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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: $61,815

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $45,890

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,550

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $42,768

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122010
ModelSLSLR-Class
TrimSL550SL63 AMGR350
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Base Price $103,650 $140,440 $49,300
Base Invoice $96,395 $130,609 $45,849
Obstacle detection, rear 1,180 1,180 790
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700 1,000 600
Wood trim   0  
Premium 2 Package     5,950
Adaptive dampers - electrical     760
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     870
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720
Telematics service, such as OnStar     650
Cooled or ventilated front seats     560
Heated front seats     740
Obstacle detection, rear 1,097 1,097 735
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651 930 558
Wood trim   0  
Premium 2 Package     5,534
Adaptive dampers - electrical     707
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     809
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670
Telematics service, such as OnStar     604
Cooled or ventilated front seats     521
Heated front seats     688
Options (change) 1,880 2,180 11,640
Options (change) 1,748 2,027 10,826
Destination 875 875 875
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 0
Total Price $107,705 $146,095 $61,815
Total Invoice $100,318 $136,111 $57,550

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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: $37,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,804
Model Year201220122010
ModelSLSLR-Class
TrimSL550SL63 AMGR350
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8518hp V8268hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10510, 10440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19255/50-19
Total Price$107,705$146,095$61,815
Adjustments for Features-8,550-9,6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$99,155$136,495$61,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$37,340$0
Total Invoice$100,318$136,111$57,550
Adjustments for Features-7,964-8,9440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$92,354$127,167$57,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$34,813$0

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

Model Year201220122010
ModelSLSLR-Class
TrimSL550SL63 AMGR350
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Power liftgate  $350
Power rear side windows  $200
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Wind blocker, small$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0
Knee airbag, driver$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 
Cargo cover  $75
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper  $175
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding second row seats  $300
Folding third row seats  $600
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$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 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150 
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$17,190$18,240$8,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,550$9,600$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,964-8,9440

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class features.

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

Model Year20122010
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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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

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
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
HD radio50Yes
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested226569%
Total Not Requested100031%

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