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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: $172,745

Mercedes-Benz SL AMG SL63   
Difference: $94,880

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172018
ModelS-ClassSL
TrimAMG S65AMG SL63
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $247,900 $152,850
Driver Assistance Package 2,250 2,250
Paint, matte finish 3,950 1,300
Synthetic suede steering wheel 500 500
Black exterior trim (optional) 750 750
Painted brake calipers (optional) 700 1,000
Wheels, dark finish 0 2,200
Ceramic brake rotors 8,950 8,950
Power door closers   450
Carbon fiber engine cover   1,500
Wood trim   0
Driver Assistance Package 2,093 2,093
Paint, matte finish 3,674 1,209
Synthetic suede steering wheel 465 465
Black exterior trim (optional) 698 698
Painted brake calipers (optional) 651 930
Wheels, dark finish 0 2,046
Ceramic brake rotors 8,324 8,324
Power door closers   419
Carbon fiber engine cover   1,395
Wood trim   0
Options (change) 17,100 18,900
Options (change) 15,905 17,579
Destination 925 995
Gas Tax 1,700 0
Total Price $267,625 $172,745

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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: $91,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $227,162
Model Year20172018
ModelS-ClassSL
TrimAMG S65AMG SL63
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine621hp V12577hp V8
TransmissionT7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/22 MPG16/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)1940, 24600, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-20255/35-19
Total Price$267,625$172,745
Adjustments for Features-3,5900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$264,035$172,745

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

Model Year20172018
ModelS-ClassSL
TrimAMG S65AMG SL63
Body2dr Convertible2dr 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 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start via app$75 
Wind blocker, automatic$500 
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 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100 
Night vision$1750 
Pedestrian detection, night$50 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera $200
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 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rear air vents$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust$250 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Raised top speed limiter $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Front splitter spoiler$200 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Laminated front side windows$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100 
Power convertible top$4000 
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition$200 
iPod integration $100
Near-field communications (NFC)$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Headlights with Swarovski crystal accents$0 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Heated front row armrests$100 
Heated second row seats$200 
No leather in second row $-300
Rapid-heating front seats$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
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$17,990$14,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,590$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,3410

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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 Year20172018
ModelS-ClassSL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase115.9 in101.7 in
Length197.9 in182.3 in
Width74.7 in73.9 in
Height56.2 in51.2 in
Curb Weight5,125 lb.4,112 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.7 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		8.8 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		12.4 ft313.5 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 AMG S65

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
255/35ZR19 tires200No
285/30ZR20 tires200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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