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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: $175,235

Mercedes-Benz SL AMG SL63   
Difference: $78,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $163,035

Mercedes-Benz SL AMG SL63   
Difference: $73,030

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152016
ModelS-ClassSL
TrimS65 AMGAMG SL63
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $230,900 $149,700
Base Invoice $214,737 $139,221
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 2,950
Splitview front-seat entertainment system 710 1,000
Paint, matte finish 3,950 1,300
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel 2,500 2,500
Synthetic suede steering wheel 500 500
Painted brake calipers (optional) 700 1,000
Wheels, dark finish 0 2,200
Ceramic brake rotors 8,950 8,950
Power door closers   450
Night vision   2,260
Carbon fiber engine cover   1,500
Wood trim   0
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 2,744
Splitview front-seat entertainment system 660 930
Paint, matte finish 3,674 1,209
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel 2,325 2,325
Synthetic suede steering wheel 465 465
Painted brake calipers (optional) 651 930
Wheels, dark finish 0 2,046
Ceramic brake rotors 8,324 8,324
Power door closers   419
Night vision   2,102
Carbon fiber engine cover   1,395
Wood trim   0
Options (change) 20,110 24,610
Options (change) 18,703 22,889
Destination 925 925
Gas Tax 1,700 0
Total Price $253,635 $175,235
Total Invoice $236,065 $163,035

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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: $78,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $73,072
Model Year20152016
ModelS-ClassSL
TrimS65 AMGAMG SL63
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine621hp V12577hp V8
TransmissionT7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/20 MPG16/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)1940, 24600, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-20255/35-19
Total Price$253,635$175,235
Adjustments for Features0-45
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$253,635$175,190
Total Invoice$236,065$163,035
Adjustments for Features0-42
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$236,065$162,993

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

Model Year20152016
ModelS-ClassSL
TrimS65 AMGAMG SL63
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power rear side windows$200 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Wind blocker, power small $300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Animal detection, night$50 
Around view cameras$500 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100 
Collision preparation system, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Lane departure prevention $150
Lane keeping assist$400 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Pedestrian detection, night$50 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system $0
Fragrance atomizer$200 
Heated washer fluid system $50
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rear air vents$100 
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade $100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust$250 
Raised top speed limiter $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Front splitter spoiler$200 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100 
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition$200 
iPod integration $100
USB port$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Heated front row armrests$100 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather headliner$1000 
Neck-level heating, front seats $150
No leather in second row $-300
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active curve tilting$1000 
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$5500 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000
Camera-linked adaptive suspension$500 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$15,755$15,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$45
Value of Feature Adjustments0-42

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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 Year20152016
ModelS-ClassSL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase115.9 in101.8 in
Length197.9 in181.8 in
Width74.7 in73.9 in
Height55.8 in51.8 in
Curb Weight4,903 lb.4,068 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.7 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.6 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		10.4 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		10.413.5 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S65 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL AMG SL63

Paint, matte finish
FeatureValueRequested?
Paint, matte finish1000Yes
Paint, special gray0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Wheels, dark finish
FeatureValueRequested?
Wheels, dark finish0Yes
255/35ZR19 tires200No
285/30ZR20 tires200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
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-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested2000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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