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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: $156,285

Mercedes-Benz SL AMG SL63   
Difference: $47,915

Lowest Total Invoice: $145,411

Mercedes-Benz SL AMG SL63   
Difference: $44,767

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092016
ModelS-ClassSL
TrimS65 AMGAMG SL63
Body4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $198,950 $149,700
Base Invoice $185,024 $139,221
Illuminated door sill trim plates 950  
iPod integration 425  
Driver Assistance Package   2,950
Wood trim   0
Power door closers   450
Night vision   2,260
Illuminated door sill trim plates 884  
iPod integration 395  
Driver Assistance Package   2,744
Wood trim   0
Power door closers   419
Night vision   2,102
Options (change) 1,375 5,660
Options (change) 1,279 5,265
Destination 875 925
Gas Tax 3,000 0
Total Price $204,200 $156,285
Total Invoice $190,178 $145,411

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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: $54,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $51,103
Model Year20092016
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$204,200$156,285
Adjustments for Features0-6,810
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$204,200$149,475
Total Invoice$190,178$145,411
Adjustments for Features0-6,336
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$190,178$139,075

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

Model Year20092016
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 
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 collision prevention $150
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention $150
Lane departure warning $200
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
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 
App support $0
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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Digital instruments$0 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats$200 
Heated second row seats$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 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$6,130$12,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,810
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,336

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

Model Year20092016
ModelS-ClassSL
Body4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase124.6 in101.8 in
Length205.0 in181.8 in
Width73.7 in73.9 in
Height58.0 in51.8 in
Curb Weight5,035 lb.4,068 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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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL AMG SL63

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested130065%
Total Not Requested70035%

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