Mercedes-Benz SL Mercedes-Benz SL 2008 Mercedes-Benz G-Class Mercedes-Benz G-Class 2012

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

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

Lowest Total Price: $102,285

Mercedes-Benz SL SL550   
Difference: $5,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $95,277

Mercedes-Benz SL SL550   
Difference: $5,201

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082012
ModelSLSLSLSLG-Class
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMGG550
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Base Price $95,300 $133,200 $129,300 $187,200 $107,100
Base Invoice $88,629 $123,876 $120,249 $174,096 $99,603
Premium I Package 3,170        
Voice control for nav and audio 510 510 510 510  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,130 1,130 1,130 1,130  
Wood trim     0 0  
Premium I Package 2,948        
Voice control for nav and audio 474 474 474 474  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,051 1,051 1,051 1,051  
Wood trim     0 0  
Options (change) 4,810 1,640 1,640 1,640 0
Options (change) 4,473 1,525 1,525 1,525 0
Destination 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600 0
Total Price $102,285 $138,315 $134,415 $192,315 $107,975
Total Invoice $95,277 $128,876 $125,249 $179,096 $100,478

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SL SL550
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,585
Model Year20082008200820082012
ModelSLSLSLSLG-Class
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMGG550
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8510hp V12510hp V8604hp V12382hp V8
TransmissionT7T5T5T5T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8250, 8250, 8250, 8610, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19265/60-18
Total Price$102,285$138,315$134,415$192,315$107,975
Adjustments for Features-5,780-6,580-5,730-6,6800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$96,505$131,735$128,685$185,635$107,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$35,230$32,180$89,130$0
Total Invoice$95,277$128,876$125,249$179,096$100,478
Adjustments for Features-5,384-6,131-5,339-6,2210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$89,893$122,745$119,910$172,875$100,478
Cost Above Minimum$0$32,852$30,017$82,982$0

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

Model Year20082008200820082012
ModelSLSLSLSLG-Class
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMGG550
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200   $1200
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000$1000 
RWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD w/low range    $2200
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel    $100
Power rear side windows    $200
Power trunk closer $350 $350 
Proximity key$250$250 $250 
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 
Front side airbags$350$350$350$350 
Full-size spare tire    $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Rearview camera    $200
Rollover sensor    $50
Side curtain airbags    $350
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Cargo cover    $75
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Electrically heated windshield    $250
Rear air vents    $100
Rear wiper    $175
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential    $150
Lockable front differential    $150
Lockable rear differential    $150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Chrome brush guard    $750
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
External spare tire shell    $100
Externally-mounted spare    $0
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750$6750 
Rear bumper protector    $40
Running boards    $350
Skid plates    $150
Sunroof    $900
Tow hook(s), front    $40
Tow hook(s), rear    $25
Wheel-lip moldings    $75
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200$200 
CD player$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player    $0
HD radio    $50
iPod integration    $100
Media drive    $15
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 
SD Card slot    $25
Traffic information    $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass    $0
Cornering lights$50$50 $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 $300$300
Folding second row seats    $300
Heated second row seats    $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150    
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300$-300 
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100 
Total Value of Features$15,650$16,450$15,600$16,550$9,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,780$6,580$5,730$6,680$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,384-6,131-5,339-6,2210

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

Model Year20082012
ModelSLG-Class
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.8 in112.2 in
Length178.5 in184.5 in
Width71.5 in71.8 in
Height51.0 in76.0 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.5,511 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.25.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in42.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in51.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in52.5 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in41.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.3 ft345.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft379.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250No
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 Requested65065%
Total Not Requested35035%

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