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Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $76,605

Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43   
Difference: $173,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $71,315

Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43   
Difference: $161,021

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018
ModelS-ClassSLC
TrimAMG S65AMG SLC43
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $234,050 $61,350
Base Invoice $217,667 $57,056
Driver Assistance Package 2,800  
Paint, matte finish 3,950 2,020
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel 2,500 2,500
Carbon fiber trim 3,700 1,750
Premium 3 Package   6,650
Illuminated door sill trim plates   350
Adaptive dampers - electrical   990
Driver Assistance Package 2,604  
Paint, matte finish 3,674 1,879
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel 2,325 2,325
Carbon fiber trim 3,441 1,628
Premium 3 Package   6,185
Illuminated door sill trim plates   326
Adaptive dampers - electrical   921
Options (change) 12,950 14,260
Options (change) 12,044 13,264
Destination 925 995
Gas Tax 1,700 0
Total Price $249,625 $76,605
Total Invoice $232,336 $71,315

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $163,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $152,058
Model Year20162018
ModelS-ClassSLC
TrimAMG S65AMG SLC43
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine621hp V12362hp V6
TransmissionT7T9
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/21 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)1940, 24500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-20235/40-18
Total Price$249,625$76,605
Adjustments for Features-9,6300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$239,995$76,605
Total Invoice$232,336$71,315
Adjustments for Features-8,9630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$223,373$71,315

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

Model Year20162018
ModelS-ClassSLC
TrimAMG S65AMG SLC43
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power door closers$300 
Power rear side windows$200 
Power trunk closer$350 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Wind blocker, small $100
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 
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Collision preparation system, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Night vision$1750 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Pedestrian detection, night$50 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera $200
Roll bar $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Second-row low console$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Fragrance atomizer$200 
Heated washer fluid system$50 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rear air vents$100 
Residual heat$50 
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade$100 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust$250 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Carbon fiber engine cover$0 
Front splitter spoiler$200 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100 
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition$200 
Near-field communications (NFC)$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Chronometer$100 
Cornering lights$50 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Headlights with Swarovski crystal accents$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Heated front row armrests$100 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather headliner$1000 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Neck-level heating, front seats $150
No leather in second row $-300
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active curve tilting$1000 
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$5500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Alloy wheels $350
Camera-linked adaptive suspension$500 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$20,565$10,935
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,630$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,9630

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

Model Year20162018
ModelS-ClassSLC
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase115.9 in95.7 in
Length197.9 in162.8 in
Width74.7 in71.5 in
Height55.8 in51.3 in
Curb Weight4,972 lb.3,541 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.7 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.6 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.5 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 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.410.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG S65

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested110058%
Total Not Requested80042%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43

Paint, matte finish
FeatureValueRequested?
Paint, matte finish1000Yes
Paint, special gray0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD player125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Smartphone integration0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested436596%
Total Not Requested2004%

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