Mercedes-Benz SL Mercedes-Benz SL 2011 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: $91,545

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG   
Difference: $18,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $85,198

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG   
Difference: $17,714

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112009
ModelSLSLSLM-Class
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMGML63 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Base Price $102,600 $139,050 $198,750 $90,100
Base Invoice $95,418 $129,316 $184,838 $83,793
Premium 1 Package 3,850 3,150    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,170 1,170    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700 700 700 570
Wood trim   0 0  
Premium 1 Package 3,580 2,930    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,088 1,088    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651 651 651 530
Wood trim   0 0  
Options (change) 5,720 5,020 700 570
Options (change) 5,319 4,669 651 530
Destination 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 2,600 0
Total Price $110,495 $147,545 $202,925 $91,545
Total Invoice $102,912 $137,460 $188,964 $85,198

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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: $14,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,318
Model Year2011201120112009
ModelSLSLSLM-Class
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMGML63 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8518hp V8604hp V12503hp 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)255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19295/40-20
Total Price$110,495$147,545$202,925$91,545
Adjustments for Features-4,720-5,770-5,7700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$105,775$141,775$197,155$91,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$36,000$91,380$0
Total Invoice$102,912$137,460$188,964$85,198
Adjustments for Features-4,396-5,376-5,3730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$98,516$132,084$183,591$85,198
Cost Above Minimum$0$33,568$85,075$0

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

Model Year2011201120112009
ModelSLSLSLM-Class
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMGML63 AMG
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 
AC power outlet   $100
Power liftgate   $350
Power rear side windows   $200
Power trunk closer$350$350$350 
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system   $0
Hill descent control   $250
Knee airbag, driver$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 
Cargo area partition net   $40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs   $50
Cargo cover   $75
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Console without shifter   $150
Roof rails   $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear wiper   $175
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Glass roof panel(s)  $300 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Rear bumper protector   $40
Running boards   $350
Sunroof   $900
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer   $100
Compass   $0
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Folding second row seats   $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150
Massage, driver seat $100$100 
Massage, passenger seat $100$100 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150$150 
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300 
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150$150 
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
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$14,400$15,450$15,450$9,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,720$5,770$5,770$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,396-5,376-5,3730

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

Model Year20112009
ModelSLM-Class
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.8 in114.7 in
Length180.4 in188.5 in
Width71.5 in75.2 in
Height51.1 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
7.2 ft329.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft372.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
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 buckets100Yes
Total Requested130090%
Total Not Requested15010%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%

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