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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $106,935

Mercedes-Benz SL SL550   
Difference: $13,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $99,602

Mercedes-Benz SL SL550   
Difference: $12,877

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082015
ModelSLSLSLSLGL
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMGGL63 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Base Price $95,300 $133,200 $129,300 $187,200 $119,450
Base Invoice $88,629 $123,876 $120,249 $174,096 $111,089
Premium I Package 3,170   2,500    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,130 1,130 1,130 1,130  
Power trunk closer 520   520    
Voice control for nav and audio 510 510 510 510  
Glass roof panel(s) 1,930 1,930 1,930 1,930  
Adaptive cruise control 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200  
Wood trim     0 0  
Synthetic suede steering wheel         500
Premium I Package 2,948   2,325    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,051 1,051 1,051 1,051  
Power trunk closer 484   484    
Voice control for nav and audio 474 474 474 474  
Glass roof panel(s) 1,795 1,795 1,795 1,795  
Adaptive cruise control 2,046 2,046 2,046 2,046  
Wood trim     0 0  
Synthetic suede steering wheel         465
Options (change) 9,460 5,770 8,790 5,770 500
Options (change) 8,798 5,366 8,175 5,366 465
Destination 875 875 875 875 925
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600 0
Total Price $106,935 $142,445 $141,565 $196,445 $120,875
Total Invoice $99,602 $132,717 $131,899 $182,937 $112,479

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SL SL550
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,741
Model Year20082008200820082015
ModelSLSLSLSLGL
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMGGL63 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8510hp V12510hp V8604hp V12550hp V8
TransmissionT7T5T5T5T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8250, 8250, 8250, 8830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19295/40-21
Total Price$106,935$142,445$141,565$196,445$120,875
Adjustments for Features0-450-550-550-4,445
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$106,935$141,995$141,015$195,895$116,430
Cost Above Minimum$0$35,060$34,080$88,960$0
Total Invoice$99,602$132,717$131,899$182,937$112,479
Adjustments for Features0-419-512-512-4,136
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$99,602$132,298$131,387$182,425$108,343
Cost Above Minimum$0$32,696$31,785$82,823$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20082008200820082015
ModelSLSLSLSLGL
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMGGL63 AMG
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    $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row    $75
Power door closers    $300
Power flip-out rear side windows    $125
Power liftgate    $350
Power rear side windows    $200
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350 
Remote app    $25
Semi-automated parking system    $500
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras    $500
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Blind spot collision prevention    $150
Blind spot warning system    $200
Driver drowsiness monitor    $150
Forward collision warning    $200
Hill descent control    $250
Lane departure prevention    $150
Lane departure warning    $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0
Rear side airbags    $300
Rollover sensor    $50
Side curtain airbags, three rows    $500
Trailer sway control    $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Aluminum roof rails    $250
Cargo cover    $75
Cargo net    $40
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150 
Console without shifter    $150
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250
Rear HVAC unit    $400
Rear wiper    $175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
Laminated front side windows    $200
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750$6750 
Rear bumper protector    $40
Rear spoiler    $200
Running boards    $350
Wheel-lip moldings    $75
Infotainment 
App support    $0
Aux input    $50
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
CD changer, remote$200$200$200$200 
DVD-compatible player    $0
HD radio    $50
In-vehicle Internet    $150
iPod integration    $100
Media drive    $15
Navigation map updates, three years    $0
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
Voice control for external devices    $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Compass    $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable    $150
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row    $50
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats    $300
Heated second row seats    $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats    $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150    
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75
Massage, driver seat    $100
Massage, passenger seat    $100
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300$-300 
Power release, second row seats    $50
Power-folding third row seats    $1000
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650$650
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150$150$150
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500
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$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$14,575$15,025$15,125$15,125$19,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$450$550$550$4,445
Value of Feature Adjustments0-419-512-512-4,136

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20082015
ModelSLGL
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.8 in121.0 in
Length178.5 in201.6 in
Width71.5 in76.4 in
Height51.0 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.5,372 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in58.3 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.3 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
7.349.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft393.8 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 buckets100Yes
Total Requested95095%
Total Not Requested505%

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%

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