Mercedes-Benz SL Mercedes-Benz SL 2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) 2011

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

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

Lowest Total Price: $70,945

Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E350   
Difference: $39,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $66,042

Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E350   
Difference: $36,415

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220112011
ModelSLSLE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimSL550SL63 AMGE350E550
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $103,650 $140,440 $56,850 $64,800
Base Invoice $96,395 $130,609 $52,871 $60,264
Obstacle detection, rear 1,180 1,180    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700 1,000 750 750
Adaptive cruise control 2,300 2,300    
Wood trim   0    
Premium 2 Package     2,450 2,450
Premium 1 Package     4,000 4,000
Distronic Plus Package     2,650 2,650
Appearance Package     1,990 1,270
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720
Telematics service, such as OnStar     660 660
Obstacle detection, rear 1,097 1,097    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651 930 698 698
Adaptive cruise control 2,139 2,139    
Wood trim   0    
Premium 2 Package     2,279 2,279
Premium 1 Package     3,720 3,720
Distronic Plus Package     2,465 2,465
Appearance Package     1,851 1,181
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669 669
Telematics service, such as OnStar     614 614
Options (change) 4,180 4,480 13,220 12,500
Options (change) 3,887 4,166 12,296 11,626
Destination 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 0 0
Total Price $110,005 $148,395 $70,945 $78,175
Total Invoice $102,457 $138,250 $66,042 $72,765

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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) E350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,712
Model Year2012201220112011
ModelSLSLE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimSL550SL63 AMGE350E550
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine382hp V8518hp V8268hp V6382hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10510, 10610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19235/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$110,005$148,395$70,945$78,175
Adjustments for Features-5,050-6,1000-400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$104,955$142,295$70,945$77,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$37,340$0$6,830
Total Invoice$102,457$138,250$66,042$72,765
Adjustments for Features-4,703-5,6830-372
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$97,754$132,567$66,042$72,393
Cost Above Minimum$0$34,813$0$6,351

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

Model Year2012201220112011
ModelSLSLE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimSL550SL63 AMGE350E550
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Power trunk closer$350$350  
Wind blocker, automatic  $500$500
Wind blocker, small$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
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  
Second-row low console  $100$100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Power convertible top  $4000$4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog lights$125$125  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Massage, driver seat $100  
Massage, passenger seat $100  
No leather in second row$-300$-300  
Synthetic suede headliner $650  
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000  
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Polished alloy wheels  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$14,450$15,500$9,400$9,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,050$6,100$0$400
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,703-5,6830-372

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

Model Year20122011
ModelSLE-Class (2-door)
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase100.8 in108.7 in
Length180.4 in185.0 in
Width71.5 in70.3 in
Height51.1 in55.2 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.3,884 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
7.2 ft311.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft311.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E350

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Neck-level heating, front seats150Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested169075%
Total Not Requested55025%
Distronic Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested40023%
Total Not Requested135077%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
235/40ZR18 tires200No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Metal pedals75Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested82567%
Total Not Requested40033%

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

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Neck-level heating, front seats150Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested169075%
Total Not Requested55025%
Distronic Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested40023%
Total Not Requested135077%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/40ZR18 tires200No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Metal pedals75Yes
Total Requested47554%
Total Not Requested40046%

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