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

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

Lowest Total Price: $49,335

Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300   
Difference: $52,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,949

Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300   
Difference: $48,966

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082016
ModelSLSLSLSLGLC
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMGGLC300
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Base Price $95,300 $133,200 $129,300 $187,200 $38,950
Base Invoice $88,629 $123,876 $120,249 $174,096 $36,224
Premium I Package 3,170   2,500    
Power trunk closer 520   520    
Tires, run-flat 220 220      
Voice control for nav and audio 510 510 510 510  
Wood trim     0 0  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable         1,900
Garmin Map Pilot         600
14-way power passenger seat         430
Blind spot warning system         550
Upholstered instrument panel         650
Interior Package         2,500
Premium Package         720
Lighting Package         1,390
Metallic paint (extra cost)         720
Premium I Package 2,948   2,325    
Power trunk closer 484   484    
Tires, run-flat 205 205      
Voice control for nav and audio 474 474 474 474  
Wood trim     0 0  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable         1,767
Garmin Map Pilot         558
14-way power passenger seat         400
Blind spot warning system         512
Upholstered instrument panel         605
Interior Package         2,325
Premium Package         670
Lighting Package         1,293
Metallic paint (extra cost)         670
Options (change) 4,420 730 3,530 510 9,460
Options (change) 4,111 679 3,283 474 8,800
Destination 875 875 875 875 925
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600 0
Total Price $101,895 $137,405 $136,305 $191,185 $49,335
Total Invoice $94,915 $128,030 $127,007 $178,045 $45,949

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $47,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,996
Model Year20082008200820082016
ModelSLSLSLSLGLC
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMGGLC300
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
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, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19235/60-18
Total Price$101,895$137,405$136,305$191,185$49,335
Adjustments for Features-5,335-5,785-5,735-5,7350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$96,560$131,620$130,570$185,450$49,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$35,060$34,010$88,890$0
Total Invoice$94,915$128,030$127,007$178,045$45,949
Adjustments for Features-4,970-5,390-5,344-5,3410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$89,945$122,640$121,663$172,704$45,949
Cost Above Minimum$0$32,695$31,718$82,759$0

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

Model Year20082008200820082016
ModelSLSLSLSLGLC
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMGGLC300
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
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 
AC power outlet    $100
Power liftgate    $350
Power rear side windows    $200
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350 
Remote app    $25
Remote climate control    $25
Remote start via app    $75
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Blind spot warning system    $200
Driver drowsiness monitor    $150
Forward collision warning    $200
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
Trailer sway control    $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Cargo cover    $75
Cargo net    $40
Cargo organizer    $100
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150 
Console without shifter    $150
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Roof rails    $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents    $100
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
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler    $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
CD changer, remote$200$200$200$200 
Handwriting recognition    $200
HD radio    $50
In-vehicle Internet    $150
SD Card slot    $25
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225
Traffic information    $25
USB port    $25
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Compass    $0
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
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row    $50
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   $150
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 
Power-folding second row seats    $700
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650 
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150$150 
Upholstered instrument panel    $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$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$4000 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000
Crosswind stabilization    $50
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
Suggestive steering    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$16,475$16,925$16,875$16,875$11,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,335$5,785$5,735$5,735$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,970-5,390-5,344-5,3410

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

Model Year20082016
ModelSLGLC
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.8 in113.1 in
Length178.5 in183.3 in
Width71.5 in74.4 in
Height51.0 in64.5 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.3,892 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in37.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.3 ft320.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft356.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested70070%
Total Not Requested30030%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL55 AMG

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300

Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical400Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
14-way power passenger seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo organizer100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested140078%
Total Not Requested39022%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000No
Total Requested504%
Total Not Requested135096%

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