Mercedes-Benz SL Mercedes-Benz SL 2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) 2017

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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $71,435

Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E400   
Difference: $26,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $66,500

Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E400   
Difference: $24,778

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008200820172017
ModelSLSLSLSLE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMGE400E550
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $95,300 $133,200 $129,300 $187,200 $62,600 $69,100
Base Invoice $88,629 $123,876 $120,249 $174,096 $58,218 $64,263
Voice control for nav and audio 510 510 510 510    
Wood trim     0 0    
Sport Package         2,500 870
Premium 1 Package         4,100 4,100
Metallic paint (extra cost)         720 720
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel         590 590
Voice control for nav and audio 474 474 474 474    
Wood trim     0 0    
Sport Package         2,325 809
Premium 1 Package         3,813 3,813
Metallic paint (extra cost)         670 670
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel         549 549
Options (change) 510 510 510 510 7,910 6,280
Options (change) 474 474 474 474 7,357 5,841
Destination 875 875 875 875 925 925
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600 0 0
Total Price $97,985 $137,185 $133,285 $191,185 $71,435 $76,305
Total Invoice $91,278 $127,825 $124,198 $178,045 $66,500 $71,029

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E400
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,089
Model Year200820082008200820172017
ModelSLSLSLSLE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMGE400E550
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine382hp V8510hp V12510hp V8604hp V12329hp V6402hp V8
TransmissionT7T5T5T5T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8250, 8250, 8250, 8610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19235/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$97,985$137,185$133,285$191,185$71,435$76,305
Adjustments for Features-3,960-5,660-4,810-5,7600-400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$94,025$131,525$128,475$185,425$71,435$75,905
Cost Above Minimum$0$37,500$34,450$91,400$0$4,470
Total Invoice$91,278$127,825$124,198$178,045$66,500$71,029
Adjustments for Features-3,689-5,274-4,482-5,3640-372
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$87,589$122,551$119,716$172,681$66,500$70,657
Cost Above Minimum$0$34,962$32,127$85,092$0$4,157

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Model Year200820082008200820172017
ModelSLSLSLSLE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMGE400E550
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200   $1200$1200
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000$1000  
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
Remote app    $25$25
Wind blocker, automatic    $500$500
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row    $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor    $150$150
Forward collision warning    $200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0$0
Rearview camera    $200$200
Side curtain airbags    $350$350
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Second-row low console    $100$100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents    $100$100
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0$0
Power convertible top    $4000$4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750$6750  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support    $100$100
App support    $0$0
Apple CarPlay support    $100$100
Aux input    $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25
CD changer, remote$200$200$200$200  
DVD-compatible player    $0$0
HD radio    $50$50
In-vehicle Internet    $150$150
iPod integration    $100$100
Media drive    $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years    $0$0
SD Card slot    $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225$225
Traffic + travel information    $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25$25
Cornering lights $50 $50  
Fog lights$125$125$125$125  
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only    $750$750
Power-folding mirrors    $50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150     
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$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100     
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100     
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$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$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical    $100 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000$4000$4000  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350  
Polished alloy wheels    $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$14,600$16,300$15,450$16,400$10,640$11,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,960$5,660$4,810$5,760$0$400
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,689-5,274-4,482-5,3640-372

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Model Year20082017
ModelSLE-Class (2-door)
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase100.8 in108.7 in
Length178.5 in185.0 in
Width71.5 in70.3 in
Height51.0 in55.0 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.4,146 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in47.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in30.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.3 ft38.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft311.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E400

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
235/40ZR18 tires200No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Body kit0Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Metal pedals75Yes
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested140054%
Total Not Requested119046%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/40ZR18 tires200No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Metal pedals75Yes
Total Requested47554%
Total Not Requested40046%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested140054%
Total Not Requested119046%

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