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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: $80,285

Mercedes-Benz GL GL550   
Difference: $32,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $74,727

Mercedes-Benz GL GL550   
Difference: $30,045

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112008
ModelSLSLSLGL
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMGGL550
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Base Price $102,600 $139,050 $198,750 $77,375
Base Invoice $95,418 $129,316 $184,838 $71,959
Premium 1 Package 3,850      
Obstacle detection, rear 1,170 1,170    
Glass roof panel(s) 2,000 2,000    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700 700 700 550
Wood trim   0 0  
iPod integration       375
Proximity key       1,110
Premium 1 Package 3,580      
Obstacle detection, rear 1,088 1,088    
Glass roof panel(s) 1,860 1,860    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651 651 651 512
Wood trim   0 0  
iPod integration       349
Proximity key       1,032
Options (change) 7,720 3,870 700 2,035
Options (change) 7,179 3,599 651 1,893
Destination 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 2,600 0
Total Price $112,495 $146,395 $202,925 $80,285
Total Invoice $104,772 $136,390 $188,964 $74,727

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GL GL550
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,474
Model Year2011201120112008
ModelSLSLSLGL
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMGGL550
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8518hp V8604hp V12382hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T5T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10510, 10510, 10440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19295/40-21
Total Price$112,495$146,395$202,925$80,285
Adjustments for Features-2,760-2,760-3,5100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$109,735$143,635$199,415$80,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$33,900$89,680$0
Total Invoice$104,772$136,390$188,964$74,727
Adjustments for Features-2,571-2,571-3,2690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$102,201$133,819$185,695$74,727
Cost Above Minimum$0$31,618$83,494$0

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

Model Year2011201120112008
ModelSLSLSLGL
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMGGL550
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 $1200
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000 
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows   $125
Power liftgate   $350
Power rear side windows   $200
Power trunk closer$350 $350 
Proximity key$250 $250$250
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500 
Hill descent control   $250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Rear side airbags   $300
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor   $50
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Trailer sway control   $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo area partition net   $40
Cargo cover   $75
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Console without shifter   $150
Roof rack   $300
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Rear wiper   $175
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Rear bumper protector   $40
Running boards   $350
Skid plates   $150
Sunroof   $900
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD changer, remote   $200
CD player   $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Rear seat audio controls   $25
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Compass   $0
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300 
Folding second row seats   $300
Heated second row seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Massage, driver seat $100$100 
Massage, passenger seat $100$100 
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150 $150 
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300 
Power-folding third row seats   $1000
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650 
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150$150 
Upholstered instrument panel   $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000$4000 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$15,465$15,465$16,215$12,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,760$2,760$3,510$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,571-2,571-3,2690

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

Model Year20112008
ModelSLGL
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.8 in121.1 in
Length180.4 in200.6 in
Width71.5 in76.0 in
Height51.1 in72.4 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.5,281 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in58.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.2 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
7.243.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft383.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
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 Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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