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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: $62,270

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $40,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,788

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $37,703

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920092011
ModelSLSLSLSLR-Class
TrimSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMGR350
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Base Price $98,500 $139,100 $135,000 $194,700 $50,240
Base Invoice $91,605 $129,363 $125,550 $181,071 $46,537
Obstacle detection, rear 1,140   1,140   800
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700 700 700 700 600
Wood trim     0 0  
Premium 2 Package         6,050
Xenon HID headlights         985
Metallic paint (extra cost)         720
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel         590
Telematics service, such as OnStar         660
Heated front seats         750
Obstacle detection, rear 1,060   1,060   744
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651 651 651 651 558
Wood trim     0 0  
Premium 2 Package         5,627
Xenon HID headlights         916
Metallic paint (extra cost)         670
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel         549
Telematics service, such as OnStar         614
Heated front seats         698
Options (change) 1,840 700 1,840 700 11,155
Options (change) 1,711 651 1,711 651 10,376
Destination 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600 0
Total Price $102,515 $143,275 $140,315 $198,875 $62,270
Total Invoice $95,491 $133,489 $130,736 $185,197 $57,788

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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: $32,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,205
Model Year20092009200920092011
ModelSLSLSLSLR-Class
TrimSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMGR350
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8510hp V12518hp V8604hp V12268hp V6
TransmissionT7T5T7T5T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10510, 10510, 10510, 10440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19255/50-19
Total Price$102,515$143,275$140,315$198,875$62,270
Adjustments for Features-8,050-10,350-9,400-10,4500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$94,465$132,925$130,915$188,425$62,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$38,460$36,450$93,960$0
Total Invoice$95,491$133,489$130,736$185,197$57,788
Adjustments for Features-7,498-9,643-8,758-9,7310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$87,993$123,846$121,978$175,466$57,788
Cost Above Minimum$0$35,853$33,985$87,473$0

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

Model Year20092009200920092011
ModelSLSLSLSLR-Class
TrimSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMGR350
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr 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 $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 
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 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system    $0
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
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    $100
Rear wiper    $175
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings    $75
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
Glass roof panel(s) $300 $300 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750$6750 
Rear bumper protector    $40
Rear spoiler    $200
Infotainment 
HD radio    $50
Traffic information    $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25
Compass    $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$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 door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150    
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats    $75
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75
Manual recliner, third row seats    $125
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75 
Neck-level heating, front seats $150 $150 
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$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 leather seating surfaces    $0
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650 
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150$150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000$4000$4000 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$16,115$18,415$17,465$18,515$8,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,050$10,350$9,400$10,450$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,498-9,643-8,758-9,7310

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

Model Year20092011
ModelSLR-Class
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.8 in126.6 in
Length180.4 in203.0 in
Width71.5 in77.1 in
Height51.1 in65.4 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.4,950 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.21.1 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
7.2 ft315.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
7.242.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft385.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate300No
Total Requested219067%
Total Not Requested107533%

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