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

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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Honda Insight Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,125

Honda Insight   
Difference: $76,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,776

Honda Insight   
Difference: $71,028

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082006
ModelSLSLSLSLInsight
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMGBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hatch
Base Price $95,300 $133,200 $129,300 $187,200 $19,330
Base Invoice $88,629 $123,876 $120,249 $174,096 $18,062
Wood trim     0 0  
Automatic climate control, front         1,200
Wood trim     0 0  
Automatic climate control, front         1,119
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 1,200
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 1,119
Destination 875 875 875 875 595
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600 0
Total Price $97,475 $136,675 $132,775 $190,675 $21,125
Total Invoice $90,804 $127,351 $123,724 $177,571 $19,776

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Insight
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $53,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50,049
Model Year20082008200820082006
ModelSLSLSLSLInsight
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMGBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hatch
Engine382hp V8510hp V12510hp V8604hp V1273hp I3 H
TransmissionT7T5T5T5M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8250, 8250, 8250, 8?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19165/65-14
Total Price$97,475$136,675$132,775$190,675$21,125
Adjustments for Features-22,520-23,570-22,720-23,6700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,955$113,105$110,055$167,005$21,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$38,150$35,100$92,050$0
Total Invoice$90,804$127,351$123,724$177,571$19,776
Adjustments for Features-20,979-21,962-21,171-22,0430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$69,825$105,389$102,553$155,528$19,776
Cost Above Minimum$0$35,564$32,728$85,703$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Honda Insight

Model Year20082008200820082006
ModelSLSLSLSLInsight
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMGBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000$1000 
5-speed manual    $0
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Power trunk closer $350 $350 
Proximity key $250 $250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
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 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Antilock brakes (ABS)$400$400$400$400 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500$500 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350$350$350 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Stability control$400$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75 
Traction control$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Intermittent wipers    $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Rear wiper    $175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750$6750 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
CD changer, remote$200$200$200$200 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Navigation system$600$600$600$600 
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 
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 
Digital instruments    $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25 
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 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver    $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75$75 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300 
Floor mats$75$75$75$75 
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150    
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
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 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 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100 
Total Value of Features$22,705$23,755$22,905$23,855$185
Value of Feature Adjustments$22,520$23,570$22,720$23,670$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-20,979-21,962-21,171-22,0430

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Honda Insight

Model Year20082006
ModelSLInsight
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hatch
Wheelbase100.8 in94.5 in
Length178.5 in155.1 in
Width71.5 in66.7 in
Height51.0 in53.3 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.1,851 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in50.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in48.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in42.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.3 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Honda Insight

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Air conditioning900Yes
Interior air filter0Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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