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

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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $69,285

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300   
Difference: $33,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $64,502

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300   
Difference: $31,464

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082017
ModelSLSLSLSLE-Class
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMGE300
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $95,300 $133,200 $129,300 $187,200 $52,150
Base Invoice $88,629 $123,876 $120,249 $174,096 $48,500
Premium I Package 3,170   2,500    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,130 1,130 1,130 1,130  
Tires, run-flat 220 220      
Voice control for nav and audio 510 510 510 510  
Power trunk closer 520   520    
Wood trim     0 0  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable         1,900
designo Edition         4,900
Premium 2 Package         7,650
Metallic paint (extra cost)         720
Cooled or ventilated front seats         450
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel         590
Premium I Package 2,948   2,325    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,051 1,051 1,051 1,051  
Tires, run-flat 205 205      
Voice control for nav and audio 474 474 474 474  
Power trunk closer 484   484    
Wood trim     0 0  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable         1,767
designo Edition         4,557
Premium 2 Package         7,115
Metallic paint (extra cost)         670
Cooled or ventilated front seats         419
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel         549
Options (change) 5,550 1,860 4,660 1,640 16,210
Options (change) 5,162 1,730 4,334 1,525 15,077
Destination 875 875 875 875 925
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600 0
Total Price $103,025 $138,535 $137,435 $192,315 $69,285
Total Invoice $95,966 $129,081 $128,058 $179,096 $64,502

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,289
Model Year20082008200820082017
ModelSLSLSLSLE-Class
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMGE300
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8510hp V12510hp V8604hp V12241hp I4
TransmissionT7T5T5T5T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8250, 8250, 8250, 8590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19x-
Total Price$103,025$138,535$137,435$192,315$69,285
Adjustments for Features-2,335-2,785-2,735-2,7350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$100,690$135,750$134,700$189,580$69,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$35,060$34,010$88,890$0
Total Invoice$95,966$129,081$128,058$179,096$64,502
Adjustments for Features-2,175-2,595-2,548-2,5470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$93,791$126,486$125,510$176,549$64,502
Cost Above Minimum$0$32,695$31,719$82,758$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Model Year20082008200820082017
ModelSLSLSLSLE-Class
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMGE300
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 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1400
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100
Power rear side windows    $200
Remote app    $25
Remote climate control    $25
Remote start via app    $75
Semi-automated parking system    $500
Sunshade, rear, power    $225
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Blind spot warning system    $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Driver drowsiness monitor    $150
Forward collision warning    $200
Pedestrian detection    $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0
Rearview camera    $200
Rollover sensor    $50
Side curtain airbags    $350
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Tires, run-flat$150$150  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication    $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150 
Console without shifter    $150
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer    $200
Ionizing air filtration    $50
Rear air vents    $100
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750$6750 
Sunroof    $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity    $0
Android Auto support    $100
App support    $0
Apple CarPlay support    $100
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
CD changer, remote$200$200$200$200 
CD player$125$125$125$125 
HD radio    $50
In-vehicle Internet    $150
Media drive    $15
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years    $0
Near-field communications (NFC)    $25
SD Card slot    $25
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225
Traffic + travel information    $25
USB port    $25
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50
Wireless charging station    $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights    $200
Analog clock    $25
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable    $150
LED headlights    $1000
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver    $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger    $300
Center armrest(s), second row    $50
Folding second row seats    $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150    
Massage, driver seat    $100
Massage, passenger seat    $100
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300$-300 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Rapid-heating front seats    $0
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650$650
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150$150 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000$4000$4000 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000
Crosswind stabilization    $50
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$14,750$15,200$15,150$15,150$12,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,335$2,785$2,735$2,735$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,175-2,595-2,548-2,5470

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Model Year20082017
ModelSLE-Class
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.8 in115.7 in
Length178.5 in193.8 in
Width71.5 in73.7 in
Height51.0 in57.8 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.3,793 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.3 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested85085%
Total Not Requested15015%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL55 AMG

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300

Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical400Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%
designo Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Total Requested2500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350Yes
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Adaptive headlights200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Near-field communications (NFC)25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested165032%
Total Not Requested347568%

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