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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Honda Civic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Honda Civic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,715

Honda Civic EX-L   
Difference: $76,960

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,885

Honda Civic EX-L   
Difference: $71,895

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920092010
ModelSLSLSLSLCivic
TrimSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMGEX-L
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Base Price $98,500 $139,100 $135,000 $194,700 $21,005
Base Invoice $91,605 $129,363 $125,550 $181,071 $19,341
Wood trim     0 0  
Navigation system         2,000
Wood trim     0 0  
Navigation system         1,834
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 2,000
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 1,834
Destination 875 875 875 875 710
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600 0
Total Price $100,675 $142,575 $138,475 $198,175 $23,715
Total Invoice $93,780 $132,838 $129,025 $184,546 $21,885

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Honda Civic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Civic EX-L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $59,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $55,943
Model Year20092009200920092010
ModelSLSLSLSLCivic
TrimSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMGEX-L
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Engine382hp V8510hp V12518hp V8604hp V12140hp I4
TransmissionT7T5T7T5M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10510, 10510, 10510, 10350, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19205/55-16
Total Price$100,675$142,575$138,475$198,175$23,715
Adjustments for Features-17,125-19,825-18,475-19,9250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$83,550$122,750$120,000$178,250$23,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$39,200$36,450$94,700$0
Total Invoice$93,780$132,838$129,025$184,546$21,885
Adjustments for Features-15,952-18,471-17,214-18,5550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$77,828$114,367$111,811$165,991$21,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$36,539$33,983$88,163$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Honda Civic

Model Year20092009200920092010
ModelSLSLSLSLCivic
TrimSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMGEX-L
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 $1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 $1000 
5-speed manual    $0
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer $350 $350 
Proximity key $250 $250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100 
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500$500 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150 $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 $250 
Side curtain airbags    $350
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Glass roof panel(s) $300 $300 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler    $200
Sunroof    $900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325 
CD player    $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Digital instruments    $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Trip computer$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver    $10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats    $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75 
Neck-level heating, front seats $150 $150 
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650 
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150$150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000$4000$4000 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100 
Total Value of Features$19,545$22,245$20,895$22,345$2,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$17,125$19,825$18,475$19,925$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-15,952-18,471-17,214-18,5550

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Honda Civic

Model Year20092010
ModelSLCivic
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Wheelbase100.8 in104.3 in
Length180.4 in174.8 in
Width71.5 in68.9 in
Height51.1 in53.5 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.2,594 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in35.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in49.2 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in30.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.2 ft311.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft311.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Honda Civic EX-L

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%

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