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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: $85,925

Mercedes-Benz GL GL550   
Difference: $30,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $79,972

Mercedes-Benz GL GL550   
Difference: $28,517

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132011
ModelSLSLSLGL
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMGGL550
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Base Price $105,500 $145,800 $212,240 $84,450
Base Invoice $98,115 $135,594 $197,383 $78,539
Premium 1 Package 4,900 4,300    
Analog clock 250      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590 590 590  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350     600
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable 4,090      
Wood trim   0 0  
Premium 1 Package 4,557 3,999    
Analog clock 233      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 549 549 549  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 326     558
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable 3,804      
Wood trim   0 0  
Options (change) 10,180 4,890 590 600
Options (change) 9,469 4,548 549 558
Destination 905 905 905 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $116,585 $151,595 $215,035 $85,925
Total Invoice $108,489 $141,047 $200,137 $79,972

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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: $25,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,869
Model Year2013201320132011
ModelSLSLSLGL
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMGGL550
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Engine429hp V8530hp V8621hp V12382hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14900, 12610, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19295/40-21
Total Price$116,585$151,595$215,035$85,925
Adjustments for Features-4,995-6,070-10,9200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$111,590$145,525$204,115$85,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$33,935$92,525$0
Total Invoice$108,489$141,047$200,137$79,972
Adjustments for Features-4,648-5,648-10,1630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$103,841$135,399$189,974$79,972
Cost Above Minimum$0$31,558$86,133$0

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

Model Year2013201320132011
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$1200
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100 
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 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500 
Wind blocker, power small$300$300$300 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$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$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0 $0
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning  $200 
Hill descent control   $250
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
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$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Temporary spare tire   $150
Tires, run-flat$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Trailer sway control   $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo net   $40
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Console without shifter   $150
Roof rails   $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system$0$0$0 
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 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel  $2000 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Rear bumper protector   $40
Rear spoiler $200$200 
Running boards   $350
Skid plates   $150
Sunroof   $900
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  $25
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Chronometer $100$100 
Compass   $0
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Folding second row seats   $300
Heated second row seats   $200
Leather headliner  $1000 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats   $200
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150$150 
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power-folding third row seats   $1000
Synthetic suede headliner $650  
Upholstered instrument panel   $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000 
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
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Total Value of Features$17,625$18,700$23,550$12,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,995$6,070$10,920$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,648-5,648-10,1630

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

Model Year20132011
ModelSLGL
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.8 in121.1 in
Length181.8 in200.6 in
Width73.9 in76.0 in
Height51.8 in72.4 in
Curb Weight4,002 lb.5,347 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in58.3 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
8.5 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
8.543.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.5 ft383.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested150049%
Total Not Requested155051%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested150049%
Total Not Requested155051%

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