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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Hyundai Genesis Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Hyundai Genesis Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,850

Hyundai Genesis 3.8   
Difference: $59,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,084

Hyundai Genesis 3.8   
Difference: $55,291

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008200820112011
ModelSLSLSLSLGenesisGenesis
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG3.84.6
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $95,300 $133,200 $129,300 $187,200 $33,000 $43,000
Base Invoice $88,629 $123,876 $120,249 $174,096 $30,954 $39,824
Obstacle detection, rear 1,130 1,130 1,130 1,130    
Voice control for nav and audio 510 510 510 510    
Adaptive cruise control 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200    
Premium I Package     2,500      
Wood trim     0 0    
Technology Package         8,000  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,051 1,051 1,051 1,051    
Voice control for nav and audio 474 474 474 474    
Adaptive cruise control 2,046 2,046 2,046 2,046    
Premium I Package     2,325      
Wood trim     0 0    
Technology Package         7,280  
Options (change) 3,840 3,840 6,340 3,840 8,000 0
Options (change) 3,571 3,571 5,896 3,571 7,280 0
Destination 875 875 875 875 850 850
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600 0 0
Total Price $101,315 $140,515 $139,115 $194,515 $41,850 $43,850
Total Invoice $94,375 $130,922 $129,620 $181,142 $39,084 $40,674

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Hyundai Genesis

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Genesis 3.8
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $48,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,520
Model Year200820082008200820112011
ModelSLSLSLSLGenesisGenesis
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG3.84.6
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8510hp V12510hp V8604hp V12290hp V6385hp V8
TransmissionT7T5T5T5T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8250, 8250, 8250, 8528, 17528, 17
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$101,315$140,515$139,115$194,515$41,850$43,850
Adjustments for Features-10,490-12,190-11,940-12,2900-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$90,825$128,325$127,175$182,225$41,850$43,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$37,500$36,350$91,400$0$1,800
Total Invoice$94,375$130,922$129,620$181,142$39,084$40,674
Adjustments for Features-9,771-11,358-11,125-11,4450-186
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$84,604$119,564$118,495$169,697$39,084$40,488
Cost Above Minimum$0$34,960$33,891$85,093$0$1,404

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Hyundai Genesis

Model Year200820082008200820112011
ModelSLSLSLSLGenesisGenesis
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG3.84.6
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200     
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows    $200$200
Power trunk closer $350 $350  
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power    $225$225
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  
Rear side airbags    $300$300
Rearview camera    $200$200
Side curtain airbags    $350$350
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Rear air vents with manual controls    $150$150
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0  
Laminated front side windows    $200$200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750$6750  
Sunroof    $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50$50
CD changer, in-dash    $325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200$200  
CD player$125$125$125$125  
DVD-compatible player    $0$0
HD radio    $50$50
Media drive    $15$15
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200  
Traffic information    $25$25
USB port    $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Compass    $0$0
Cornering lights $50$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row    $50$50
Cooled or ventilated driver seat    $150$150
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates     $200
Leather accent trim    $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   $150$150
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$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100     
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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, 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 dampers - mechanical    $100$100
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$16,030$17,730$17,480$17,830$5,540$5,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,490$12,190$11,940$12,290$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,771-11,358-11,125-11,4450-186

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Hyundai Genesis

Model Year20082011
ModelSLGenesis
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.8 in115.6 in
Length178.5 in195.9 in
Width71.5 in73.4 in
Height51.0 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.3,749 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.19.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in44.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.3 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL55 AMG

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Genesis 3.8

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Lexicon, 528W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
235/50VR18 tires400No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
HD radio50No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather accent trim300No
Total Requested340057%
Total Not Requested261543%

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