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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: $206,675

Mercedes-Benz S-Class S65 AMG   
Difference: $11,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $192,480

Mercedes-Benz S-Class S65 AMG   
Difference: $10,858

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102015
ModelS-ClassSL
TrimS65 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $201,150 $215,250
Base Invoice $187,070 $200,183
Splitview front-seat entertainment system 700 1,000
Illuminated door sill trim plates 950  
Wood trim   0
Splitview front-seat entertainment system 651 930
Illuminated door sill trim plates 884  
Wood trim   0
Options (change) 1,650 1,000
Options (change) 1,535 930
Destination 875 925
Gas Tax 3,000 1,300
Total Price $206,675 $218,475
Total Invoice $192,480 $203,338

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz S-Class S65 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,622
Model Year20102015
ModelS-ClassSL
TrimS65 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine604hp V12621hp V12
TransmissionT5T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)11/17 MPG16/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-20255/35-19
Total Price$206,675$218,475
Adjustments for Features0-6,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$206,675$211,775
Total Invoice$192,480$203,338
Adjustments for Features0-6,236
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$192,480$197,102

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

Model Year20102015
ModelS-ClassSL
TrimS65 AMGSL65 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 
AC power outlet$100 
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
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention $150
Pedestrian detection, night$50 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system $0
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Raised top speed limiter $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel $2000
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
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
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
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
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 
Leather headliner $1000
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 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$8,190$14,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,700
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,236

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

Model Year20102015
ModelS-ClassSL
Body4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase124.6 in101.8 in
Length206.5 in181.8 in
Width73.7 in73.9 in
Height58.0 in51.8 in
Curb Weight5,025 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 Hip Room59.9 in0.0 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 Hip Room59.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.4 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.413.5 ft3

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