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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: $115,460

Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550   
Difference: $40,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $107,444

Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550   
Difference: $37,912

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420152015
ModelS-ClassSLSL
TrimS550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $92,900 $148,050 $215,250
Base Invoice $86,397 $137,687 $200,183
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 4,450    
Wood trim, expanded coverage 950    
Power rear seats 1,515    
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 2,950  
Premium 1 Package 4,500    
Splitview front-seat entertainment system 710 1,000 1,000
Night vision 2,260 2,260  
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable 4,450    
Power door closers   450  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   590 590
Wood trim   0 0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 4,139    
Wood trim, expanded coverage 884    
Power rear seats 1,409    
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 2,744  
Premium 1 Package 4,185    
Splitview front-seat entertainment system 660 930 930
Night vision 2,102 2,102  
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable 4,139    
Power door closers   419  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   549 549
Wood trim   0 0
Options (change) 21,635 7,250 1,590
Options (change) 20,122 6,744 1,479
Destination 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $115,460 $156,225 $219,065
Total Invoice $107,444 $145,356 $203,887

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $39,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,507
Model Year201420152015
ModelS-ClassSLSL
TrimS550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine449hp V8577hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13600, 11900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$115,460$156,225$219,065
Adjustments for Features0-1,510-3,760
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$115,460$154,715$215,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$60,590
Total Invoice$107,444$145,356$203,887
Adjustments for Features0-1,405-3,499
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$107,444$143,951$200,388
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$56,437

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

Model Year201420152015
ModelS-ClassSLSL
TrimS550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Power rear side windows$200  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Sunshades, second row, power$225  
Wind blocker, power small $300$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Animal detection, night$50  
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500
Collision preparation system, rear$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention $150$150
Lane keeping assist$400  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Pedestrian detection, night$50  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rollover sensor$50  
Tires, run-flat$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system $0$0
Rear air vents$100  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter $0$0
Exterior 
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel  $2000
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Laminated front side windows$200  
Laminated rear side windows$100  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Handwriting recognition$200  
iPod integration $100$100
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
USB port$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Chronometer $100$100
Compass$0  
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers $50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
LED headlights$1000  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Leather headliner  $1000
Memory system, second row seats$150  
Metal pedals $75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150
No leather in second row $-300$-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  
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$5500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000
Camera-linked adaptive suspension$500  
Crosswind stabilization$50  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Total Value of Features$14,340$15,850$18,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,510$3,760
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,405-3,499

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

Model Year20142015
ModelS-ClassSL
Body4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase124.6 in101.8 in
Length206.5 in181.8 in
Width74.8 in73.9 in
Height58.7 in51.8 in
Curb Weight4,730 lb.3,936 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom43.0 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 S-Class S550

Power rear seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested675100%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested205089%
Total Not Requested25011%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested245092%
Total Not Requested2258%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested2000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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