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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: $59,815

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $42,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,685

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $39,602

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008200820062006
ModelSLSLSLSLR-ClassR-Class
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMGR350R500
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $95,300 $133,200 $129,300 $187,200 $48,000 $55,500
Base Invoice $88,629 $123,876 $120,249 $174,096 $44,640 $51,645
Premium I Package 3,170          
Obstacle detection, rear 1,130 1,130 1,130 1,130 750 750
Power trunk closer 520   520      
Wood trim     0 0    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable         1,400 1,200
Multicontour front seats         780 780
Lighting Package         890 890
Entertainment Package         1,190  
Comfort Package         1,350 625
Trim Package         1,750 1,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)         690 690
Satellite radio         500 500
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel         530 530
Heated front seats         690  
Power liftgate         520 520
Proximity key           1,080
Premium I Package 2,948          
Obstacle detection, rear 1,051 1,051 1,051 1,051 698 698
Power trunk closer 484   484      
Wood trim     0 0    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable         1,302 1,116
Multicontour front seats         725 725
Lighting Package         828 828
Entertainment Package         1,107  
Comfort Package         1,256 581
Trim Package         1,628 1,116
Metallic paint (extra cost)         642 642
Satellite radio         465 465
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel         493 493
Heated front seats         642  
Power liftgate         484 484
Proximity key           1,004
Options (change) 4,820 1,130 1,650 1,130 11,040 8,765
Options (change) 4,483 1,051 1,535 1,051 10,270 8,152
Destination 875 875 875 875 775 775
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600 0 0
Total Price $102,295 $137,805 $134,425 $191,805 $59,815 $65,040
Total Invoice $95,287 $128,402 $125,259 $178,622 $55,685 $60,572

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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
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,499
Model Year200820082008200820062006
ModelSLSLSLSLR-ClassR-Class
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMGR350R500
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8510hp V12510hp V8604hp V12268hp V6302hp V8
TransmissionT7T5T5T5T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8250, 8250, 8250, 8440, 1280, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19235/65-17255/55-18
Total Price$102,295$137,805$134,425$191,805$59,815$65,040
Adjustments for Features-7,625-7,425-6,925-7,5250-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$94,670$130,380$127,500$184,280$59,815$64,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$35,710$32,830$89,610$0$5,025
Total Invoice$95,287$128,402$125,259$178,622$55,685$60,572
Adjustments for Features-7,103-6,918-6,453-7,0080-186
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$88,184$121,484$118,806$171,614$55,685$60,386
Cost Above Minimum$0$33,300$30,622$83,430$0$4,701

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

Model Year200820082008200820062006
ModelSLSLSLSLR-ClassR-Class
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMGR350R500
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200   $1200$1200
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000$1000  
RWD$0$0$0$0  
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate    $350$350
Power rear side windows    $200$200
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350  
Proximity key$250$250 $250 $250
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  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Rollover sensor    $50$50
Side curtain airbags, three rows    $500$500
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Cargo cover    $75$75
Cargo net    $40$40
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150  
Console without shifter    $150$150
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Rear air vents    $100$100
Rear wiper    $175$175
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0  
Bodyside moldings    $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275$275
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750$6750  
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100  
Navigation system$600$600$600$600  
Rear seat audio controls    $25 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25$25
Compass    $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50 $50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors    $50$50
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row    $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 $300  
Folding second row seats    $300$300
Folding third row seats    $600$600
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150     
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats    $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats    $125$125
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150$150  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500$500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000$4000$4000  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000$1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100  
Total Value of Features$16,190$15,990$15,490$16,090$8,565$8,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,625$7,425$6,925$7,525$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,103-6,918-6,453-7,0080-186

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

Model Year20082006
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.4,842 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 SL SL550

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
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 Requested70070%
Total Not Requested30030%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable650Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested72583%
Total Not Requested15017%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50057%
Total Not Requested37543%
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
Cargo net40No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested80083%
Total Not Requested16517%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R500

Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable650Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested72583%
Total Not Requested15017%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo cover75No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested35068%
Total Not Requested16532%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%

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