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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: $143,255

Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG   
Difference: $2,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $133,361

Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG   
Difference: $2,750

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelS-ClassSL
TrimS63 AMGSL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $140,000 $140,440
Base Invoice $130,200 $130,609
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,350 1,000
Obstacle detection, rear   1,180
Wood trim   0
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,256 930
Obstacle detection, rear   1,097
Wood trim   0
Options (change) 1,350 2,180
Options (change) 1,256 2,027
Destination 905 875
Gas Tax 1,000 2,600
Total Price $143,255 $146,095
Total Invoice $133,361 $136,111

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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: $310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $185
Model Year20132012
ModelS-ClassSL
TrimS63 AMGSL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine536hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/23 MPG12/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-20255/35-19
Total Price$143,255$146,095
Adjustments for Features0-3,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$143,255$142,945
Total Invoice$133,361$136,111
Adjustments for Features0-2,935
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$133,361$133,176

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

Model Year20132012
ModelS-ClassSL
TrimS63 AMGSL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
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
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Knee airbag, driver $75
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$100 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100 
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
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 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Neck-level heating, front seats $150
No leather in second row $-300
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Total Value of Features$6,890$10,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,150
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,935

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz SL features.

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

Model Year20132012
ModelS-ClassSL
Body4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase124.6 in100.8 in
Length206.5 in180.4 in
Width73.7 in71.5 in
Height58.0 in51.1 in
Curb Weight4,916 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 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 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		16.410.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz SL specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

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

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