Mercedes-Benz SL Mercedes-Benz SL 2008 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Mercedes-Benz M-Class 2009

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

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

Lowest Total Price: $90,975

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG   
Difference: $11,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $84,668

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG   
Difference: $11,093

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082009
ModelSLSLSLSLM-Class
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMGML63 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 $90,100
Base Invoice $88,629 $123,876 $120,249 $174,096 $83,793
Premium I Package 3,170   2,500    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,130 1,130 1,130 1,130  
Voice control for nav and audio 510 510 510 510  
Power trunk closer 520   520    
Wood trim     0 0  
Premium I Package 2,948   2,325    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,051 1,051 1,051 1,051  
Voice control for nav and audio 474 474 474 474  
Power trunk closer 484   484    
Wood trim     0 0  
Options (change) 5,330 1,640 4,660 1,640 0
Options (change) 4,957 1,525 4,334 1,525 0
Destination 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600 0
Total Price $102,805 $138,315 $137,435 $192,315 $90,975
Total Invoice $95,761 $128,876 $128,058 $179,096 $84,668

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,223
Model Year20082008200820082009
ModelSLSLSLSLM-Class
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMGML63 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8510hp V12510hp V8604hp V12503hp V8
TransmissionT7T5T5T5T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8250, 8250, 8250, 8440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19295/40-20
Total Price$102,805$138,315$137,435$192,315$90,975
Adjustments for Features-4,155-4,605-4,705-4,7050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$98,650$133,710$132,730$187,610$90,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$35,060$34,080$88,960$0
Total Invoice$95,761$128,876$128,058$179,096$84,668
Adjustments for Features-3,870-4,291-4,384-4,3820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$91,891$124,585$123,674$174,714$84,668
Cost Above Minimum$0$32,694$31,783$82,823$0

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

Model Year20082008200820082009
ModelSLSLSLSLM-Class
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMGML63 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
Power liftgate    $350
Power rear side windows    $200
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350 
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500$500 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system    $0
Hill descent control    $250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Rear side airbags    $300
Rearview camera    $200
Rollover sensor    $50
Side curtain airbags    $350
Trailer sway control    $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Cargo area partition net    $40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs    $50
Cargo cover    $75
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150 
Console without shifter    $150
Roof rails    $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250
Rear wiper    $175
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0 
Bodyside moldings    $75
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750$6750 
Rear bumper protector    $40
Running boards    $350
Sunroof    $900
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
SD Card slot    $25
Traffic information    $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer    $100
Compass    $0
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row    $50
Folding second row seats    $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   $150
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300$-300 
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150$150 
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
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$10,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,155$4,605$4,705$4,705$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,870-4,291-4,384-4,3820

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

Model Year20082009
ModelSLM-Class
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.8 in114.7 in
Length178.5 in188.5 in
Width71.5 in75.2 in
Height51.0 in70.1 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in59.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in59.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.3 ft329.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft372.4 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 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 Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%

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