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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: $55,890

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $51,115

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,035

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $47,632

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220062006
ModelSLSLM-ClassM-Class
TrimSL550SL63 AMGML350ML500
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $103,650 $140,440 $39,750 $48,500
Base Invoice $96,395 $130,609 $36,968 $45,105
Obstacle detection, rear 1,180 1,180 750 750
Wood trim   0    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     1,775 1,575
Lighting Package     890 890
Entertainment Package     1,080 1,080
Comfort Package     1,450 1,450
Premium Package     6,150 3,750
Sunroof     1,390 1,290
Metallic paint (extra cost)     690 690
Satellite radio     500 500
Heated front seats     690  
Proximity key       1,080
Obstacle detection, rear 1,097 1,097 698 698
Wood trim   0    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     1,651 1,465
Lighting Package     828 828
Entertainment Package     1,004 1,004
Comfort Package     1,349 1,349
Premium Package     5,720 3,488
Sunroof     1,293 1,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)     642 642
Satellite radio     465 465
Heated front seats     642  
Proximity key       1,004
Options (change) 1,180 1,180 15,365 13,055
Options (change) 1,097 1,097 14,292 12,143
Destination 875 875 775 775
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 0 0
Total Price $107,005 $145,095 $55,890 $62,330
Total Invoice $99,667 $135,181 $52,035 $58,023

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $43,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,958
Model Year2012201220062006
ModelSLSLM-ClassM-Class
TrimSL550SL63 AMGML350ML500
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8518hp V8268hp V6302hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10510, 10440, 12440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19235/65-17255/55-18
Total Price$107,005$145,095$55,890$62,330
Adjustments for Features-7,165-7,5650-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$99,840$137,530$55,890$62,055
Cost Above Minimum$0$37,690$0$6,165
Total Invoice$99,667$135,181$52,035$58,023
Adjustments for Features-6,674-7,0480-256
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$92,993$128,133$52,035$57,767
Cost Above Minimum$0$35,140$0$5,732

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

Model Year2012201220062006
ModelSLSLM-ClassM-Class
TrimSL550SL63 AMGML350ML500
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Power trunk closer$350$350  
Proximity key$250$250 $250
Wind blocker, small$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500  
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo area partition net  $40$40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Roof rails  $250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper  $175$175
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD changer, remote  $200$200
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50  
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive$15$15  
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Massage, driver seat $100  
Massage, passenger seat $100  
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150  
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$15,855$16,255$8,690$8,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,165$7,565$0$275
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,674-7,0480-256

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

Model Year20122006
ModelSLM-Class
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.8 in114.7 in
Length180.4 in188.5 in
Width71.5 in75.2 in
Height51.1 in69.8 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.4,624 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 in55.0 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 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 M-Class ML350

Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested10010%
Total Not Requested90090%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested80079%
Total Not Requested21521%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Power liftgate300No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Wood trim300Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Roof rails250No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Total Requested275074%
Total Not Requested97526%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500

Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested80079%
Total Not Requested21521%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Power liftgate300No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested180080%
Total Not Requested45020%

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