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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: $194,515

Mercedes-Benz SL SL65 AMG   
Difference: $19,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $181,142

Mercedes-Benz SL SL65 AMG   
Difference: $17,970

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelS-ClassSL
TrimS65 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $210,900 $187,200
Base Invoice $196,137 $174,096
Obstacle detection, rear   1,130
Voice control for nav and audio   510
Adaptive cruise control   2,200
Wood trim   0
Obstacle detection, rear   1,051
Voice control for nav and audio   474
Adaptive cruise control   2,046
Wood trim   0
Options (change) 0 3,840
Options (change) 0 3,571
Destination 875 875
Gas Tax 2,100 2,600
Total Price $213,875 $194,515
Total Invoice $199,112 $181,142

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SL SL65 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,580
Model Year20122008
ModelS-ClassSL
TrimS65 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine621hp V12604hp V12
TransmissionT5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/19 MPG11/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)1200, 15250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-20255/35-19
Total Price$213,875$194,515
Adjustments for Features-4,7150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$209,160$194,515
Total Invoice$199,112$181,142
Adjustments for Features-4,3900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$194,722$181,142

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

Model Year20122008
ModelS-ClassSL
TrimS65 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
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 collision prevention$150 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention$150 
Lane departure warning$200 
Night vision$1750 
Pedestrian detection, night$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
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 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Chronometer$100 
Compass$0 
Digital instruments$0 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
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 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Massage, second row seats$150 
Memory system, second row seats$150 
Metal pedals $75
No leather in second row $-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats$225 
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 seatback bolsters, second row seats$150 
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats$150 
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats$150 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Total Value of Features$14,440$9,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,715$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,3900

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

Model Year20122008
ModelS-ClassSL
Body4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase124.6 in100.8 in
Length206.5 in178.5 in
Width73.7 in71.5 in
Height58.0 in51.0 in
Curb Weight5,082 lb.4,564 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 Room59.9 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 Hip Room59.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.4 ft37.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.410.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL65 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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