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Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $144,895

Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG   
Difference: $53,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $134,995

Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG   
Difference: $49,695

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelS-ClassSL
TrimS65 AMGSL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $194,000 $135,000
Base Invoice $180,420 $125,550
iPod integration 425  
Premium I Package   3,050
Obstacle detection, rear   1,140
Wood trim   0
Adaptive cruise control   2,230
iPod integration 395  
Premium I Package   2,836
Obstacle detection, rear   1,060
Wood trim   0
Adaptive cruise control   2,074
Options (change) 425 6,420
Options (change) 395 5,970
Destination 875 875
Gas Tax 3,000 2,600
Total Price $198,300 $144,895
Total Invoice $184,690 $134,995

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $52,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $49,299
Model Year20082009
ModelS-ClassSL
TrimS65 AMGSL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine604hp V12518hp V8
TransmissionT5T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)11/17 MPG12/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-20255/35-19
Total Price$198,300$144,895
Adjustments for Features-4250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$197,875$144,895
Total Invoice$184,690$134,995
Adjustments for Features-3960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$184,294$134,995

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20082009
ModelS-ClassSL
TrimS65 AMGSL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
Power door closers$300 
Power rear side windows$200 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row, power$225 
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Night vision$1750 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer$100 
Digital instruments$0 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats$200 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Memory system, second row seats$150 
Metal pedals $75
Neck-level heating, front seats $150
No leather in second row $-300
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats$75 
Power recliner, second row seats$150 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats$150 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$10,340$9,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$425$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3960

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20082009
ModelS-ClassSL
Body4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase124.6 in100.8 in
Length205.0 in180.4 in
Width73.7 in71.5 in
Height58.0 in51.1 in
Curb Weight5,035 lb.4,274 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.310.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%

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