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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: $154,295

Mercedes-Benz SL AMG SL63   
Difference: $44,005

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082018
ModelS-ClassSL
TrimS65 AMGAMG SL63
Body4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $194,000 $152,850
iPod integration 425  
Wood trim   0
Power door closers   450
iPod integration 395  
Wood trim   0
Power door closers   419
Options (change) 425 450
Options (change) 395 419
Destination 875 995
Gas Tax 3,000 0
Total Price $198,300 $154,295

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SL AMG SL63
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $49,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $183,329
Model Year20082018
ModelS-ClassSL
TrimS65 AMGAMG SL63
Body4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine604hp V12577hp V8
TransmissionT5T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)11/17 MPG16/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-20255/35-19
Total Price$198,300$154,295
Adjustments for Features0-5,835
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$198,300$148,460

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

Model Year20082018
ModelS-ClassSL
TrimS65 AMGAMG SL63
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, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app $25
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row, power$225 
Wind blocker, power small $300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Night vision$1750 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system $0
Heated washer fluid system $50
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade $100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Raised top speed limiter $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Digital instruments$0 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats$200 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
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 tilt adjuster, second row seats$150 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active curve tilting $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$9,855$15,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,835
Value of Feature Adjustments0-53

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

Model Year20082018
ModelS-ClassSL
Body4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase124.6 in101.7 in
Length205.0 in182.3 in
Width73.7 in73.9 in
Height58.0 in51.2 in
Curb Weight5,035 lb.4,112 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in55.5 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 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.313.5 ft3

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