Mercedes-Benz SL Mercedes-Benz SL 2011 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Mercedes-Benz R-Class 2009

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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: $60,165

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $46,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,015

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $43,317

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112009
ModelSLSLSLR-Class
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMGR350 / R320
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Base Price $102,600 $139,050 $198,750 $47,650
Base Invoice $95,418 $129,316 $184,838 $44,315
Obstacle detection, rear 1,170 1,170    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700 700 700 570
Wood trim   0 0  
Premium II Package       7,850
Metallic paint (extra cost)       720
Telematics service, such as OnStar       650
Proximity key       1,130
Heated front seats       720
Obstacle detection, rear 1,088 1,088    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651 651 651 530
Wood trim   0 0  
Premium II Package       7,300
Metallic paint (extra cost)       670
Telematics service, such as OnStar       604
Proximity key       1,051
Heated front seats       670
Options (change) 1,870 1,870 700 11,640
Options (change) 1,739 1,739 651 10,825
Destination 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 2,600 0
Total Price $106,645 $144,395 $202,925 $60,165
Total Invoice $99,332 $134,530 $188,964 $56,015

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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: $38,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,238
Model Year2011201120112009
ModelSLSLSLR-Class
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMGR350 / R320
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8518hp V8604hp V12268hp V6
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)255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19255/55-18
Total Price$106,645$144,395$202,925$60,165
Adjustments for Features-7,600-8,950-10,0000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$99,045$135,445$192,925$60,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$36,400$93,880$0
Total Invoice$99,332$134,530$188,964$56,015
Adjustments for Features-7,079-8,339-9,3120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$92,253$126,191$179,652$56,015
Cost Above Minimum$0$33,938$87,399$0

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

Model Year2011201120112009
ModelSLSLSLR-Class
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMGR350 / R320
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 flip-out rear side windows   $125
Power liftgate   $350
Power rear side windows   $200
Power trunk closer  $350 
Proximity key  $250$250
Sunshades, second row   $125
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
Knee airbag, driver$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 
Cargo cover   $75
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Console without shifter   $150
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Rear wiper   $175
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$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
Rear spoiler   $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Compass   $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Folding second row seats   $300
Folding third row seats   $600
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $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 
Massage, passenger seat $100$100 
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150 
No leather in second row$-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 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650 
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150$150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$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 
Total Value of Features$16,390$17,740$18,790$8,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,600$8,950$10,000$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,079-8,339-9,3120

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

Model Year20112009
ModelSLR-Class
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.8 in126.6 in
Length180.4 in203.0 in
Width71.5 in75.7 in
Height51.1 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
7.2 ft315.3 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 / R320

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate300No
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested271558%
Total Not Requested195042%

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