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

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

Lowest Total Price: $63,025

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $38,810

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,672

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $36,187

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelSLSLSLSLR-Class
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMGR350 / R320
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Base Price $95,300 $133,200 $129,300 $187,200 $42,100
Base Invoice $88,629 $123,876 $120,249 $174,096 $39,153
Obstacle detection, rear 1,130 1,130 1,130 1,130  
Voice control for nav and audio 510 510 510 510 510
Adaptive cruise control 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200
Power trunk closer 520   520    
Wood trim     0 0  
Premium III Package         11,250
Lighting Package         910
Full Leather Seating Package         2,200
CD changer, remote         450
Metallic paint (extra cost)         710
Proximity key         1,110
Heated front seats         710
Obstacle detection, rear 1,051 1,051 1,051 1,051  
Voice control for nav and audio 474 474 474 474 474
Adaptive cruise control 2,046 2,046 2,046 2,046 2,046
Power trunk closer 484   484    
Wood trim     0 0  
Premium III Package         10,462
Lighting Package         846
Full Leather Seating Package         2,046
CD changer, remote         418
Metallic paint (extra cost)         660
Proximity key         1,032
Heated front seats         660
Options (change) 4,360 3,840 4,360 3,840 20,050
Options (change) 4,055 3,571 4,055 3,571 18,644
Destination 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600 0
Total Price $101,835 $140,515 $137,135 $194,515 $63,025
Total Invoice $94,859 $130,922 $127,779 $181,142 $58,672

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,380
Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelSLSLSLSLR-Class
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMGR350 / R320
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8510hp V12510hp V8604hp V12268hp V6
TransmissionT7T5T5T5T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
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)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19255/55-18
Total Price$101,835$140,515$137,135$194,515$63,025
Adjustments for Features-5,160-6,510-6,010-6,6100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$96,675$134,005$131,125$187,905$63,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$37,330$34,450$91,230$0
Total Invoice$94,859$130,922$127,779$181,142$58,672
Adjustments for Features-4,807-6,066-5,600-6,1560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$90,052$124,856$122,179$174,986$58,672
Cost Above Minimum$0$34,804$32,127$84,934$0

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

Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelSLSLSLSLR-Class
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMGR350 / R320
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$0
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows    $125
Power liftgate    $350
Power rear side windows    $200
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350 
Proximity key $250 $250$250
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500$500 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Rear side airbags    $300
Rearview camera    $200
Rollover sensor    $50
Side curtain airbags, three rows    $500
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Cargo cover    $75
Cargo net    $40
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150 
Console without shifter    $150
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250
Rear HVAC unit    $400
Rear wiper    $175
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings    $75
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750$6750 
Rear bumper protector    $40
Rear spoiler    $200
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50
Rear seat audio controls    $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25
Compass    $0
Cornering lights $50 $50$50
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row    $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300 
Folding second row seats    $300
Folding third row seats    $600
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats    $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150    
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats    $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75
Manual recliner, third row seats    $125
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650 
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150$150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Wood trim, alternative type    $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  $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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100 
Total Value of Features$14,990$16,340$15,840$16,440$9,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,160$6,510$6,010$6,610$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,807-6,066-5,600-6,1560

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

Model Year20082008
ModelSLR-Class
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.8 in126.6 in
Length178.5 in203.0 in
Width71.5 in75.7 in
Height51.0 in65.4 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.4,830 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in60.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in39.8 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in40.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in59.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.2 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.3 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
7.342.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft385.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320

CD changer, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable650Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Cargo net40No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Navigation system600Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate300No
Surround sound250Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested410059%
Total Not Requested284041%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested60080%
Total Not Requested15020%
Full Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wood trim, alternative type300No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested145074%
Total Not Requested50026%

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