Mercedes-Benz SL Mercedes-Benz SL 2008 Lincoln Town Car Lincoln Town Car 2011

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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lincoln Town Car Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lincoln Town Car Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $48,665

Lincoln Town Car Signature Limited   
Difference: $50,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,741

Lincoln Town Car Signature Limited   
Difference: $46,598

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082011
ModelSLSLSLSLTown Car
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMGSignature Limited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $95,300 $133,200 $129,300 $187,200 $47,225
Base Invoice $88,629 $123,876 $120,249 $174,096 $44,355
Power trunk closer 520   520    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,130 1,130 1,130 1,130  
Wood trim     0 0  
Xenon HID headlights         495
Power trunk closer 484   484    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,051 1,051 1,051 1,051  
Wood trim     0 0  
Xenon HID headlights         441
Options (change) 1,650 1,130 1,650 1,130 495
Options (change) 1,535 1,051 1,535 1,051 441
Destination 875 875 875 875 945
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600 0
Total Price $99,125 $137,805 $134,425 $191,805 $48,665
Total Invoice $92,339 $128,402 $125,259 $178,622 $45,741

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lincoln Town Car

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln Town Car Signature Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,982
Model Year20082008200820082011
ModelSLSLSLSLTown Car
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMGSignature Limited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8510hp V12510hp V8604hp V12239hp V8
TransmissionT7T5T5T5A4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8250, 8250, 8250, 8150, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19225/60-17
Total Price$99,125$137,805$134,425$191,805$48,665
Adjustments for Features-15,690-17,040-16,540-17,1400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$83,435$120,765$117,885$174,665$48,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$37,330$34,450$91,230$0
Total Invoice$92,339$128,402$125,259$178,622$45,741
Adjustments for Features-14,616-15,877-15,412-15,9620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$77,723$112,525$109,847$162,660$45,741
Cost Above Minimum$0$34,802$32,124$84,937$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lincoln Town Car

Model Year20082008200820082011
ModelSLSLSLSLTown Car
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMGSignature Limited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000$1000 
4-speed automatic    $800
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad    $50
Power rear side windows    $200
Power-adjustable pedals    $125
Proximity key $250 $250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500$500 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Stability control$400$400$400$400 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Cargo net    $40
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150 
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 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents    $100
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0 
Bodyside cladding    $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750$6750 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200$200 
CD player$125$125$125$125 
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 
Analog clock    $25
Compass    $0
Cornering lights $50 $50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row    $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$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 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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 
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650 
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150$150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000$4000$4000 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100 
Total Value of Features$18,730$20,080$19,580$20,180$3,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$15,690$17,040$16,540$17,140$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-14,616-15,877-15,412-15,9620

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lincoln Town Car

Model Year20082011
ModelSLTown Car
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.8 in117.7 in
Length178.5 in215.4 in
Width71.5 in78.5 in
Height51.0 in59.0 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.4,346 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.21.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in60.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in57.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in59.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in58.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in39.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.3 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft321.0 ft3

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