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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: $24,705

Honda Insight EX   
Difference: $73,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,557

Honda Insight EX   
Difference: $67,721

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082014
ModelSLSLSLSLInsight
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMGEX
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Base Price $95,300 $133,200 $129,300 $187,200 $22,190
Base Invoice $88,629 $123,876 $120,249 $174,096 $21,130
Voice control for nav and audio 510 510 510 510  
Wood trim     0 0  
Navigation system         1,725
Voice control for nav and audio 474 474 474 474  
Wood trim     0 0  
Navigation system         1,637
Options (change) 510 510 510 510 1,725
Options (change) 474 474 474 474 1,637
Destination 875 875 875 875 790
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600 0
Total Price $97,985 $137,185 $133,285 $191,185 $24,705
Total Invoice $91,278 $127,825 $124,198 $178,045 $23,557

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Insight EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $56,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $51,899
Model Year20082008200820082014
ModelSLSLSLSLInsight
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMGEX
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Engine382hp V8510hp V12510hp V8604hp V1298hp I4 H
TransmissionT7T5T5T5CVT-7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8250, 8250, 8250, 8160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19185/60-15
Total Price$97,985$137,185$133,285$191,185$24,705
Adjustments for Features-16,985-18,685-17,835-18,7850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$81,000$118,500$115,450$172,400$24,705
Cost Above Minimum$0$37,500$34,450$91,400$0
Total Invoice$91,278$127,825$124,198$178,045$23,557
Adjustments for Features-15,822-17,410-16,619-17,4940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$75,456$110,415$107,579$160,551$23,557
Cost Above Minimum$0$34,959$32,123$85,095$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Honda Insight

Model Year20082008200820082014
ModelSLSLSLSLInsight
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMGEX
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000$1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows    $200
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 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500$500 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Rearview camera    $200
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 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Rear wiper    $175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750$6750 
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50
CD changer, remote$200$200$200$200 
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Traffic information    $25
USB port    $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150 
Cornering lights $50 $50 
Detailed driving style feedback    $100
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 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$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
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75 
No leather in second row$-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 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$20,305$22,005$21,155$22,105$3,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$16,985$18,685$17,835$18,785$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-15,822-17,410-16,619-17,4940

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Honda Insight

Model Year20082014
ModelSLInsight
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase100.8 in100.4 in
Length178.5 in172.3 in
Width71.5 in66.7 in
Height51.0 in56.2 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.2,748 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in52.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in48.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.3 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft331.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Honda Insight EX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Traffic information25No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%

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