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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: $58,625

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $36,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,578

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $34,354

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620062006
ModelSLSLSLSLR-ClassR-Class
TrimSL400SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65R350R500
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $85,050 $108,050 $149,700 $217,550 $48,000 $55,500
Base Invoice $79,097 $100,487 $139,221 $202,322 $44,640 $51,645
Premium 1 Package 4,900          
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590 590 590 590 530 530
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable 4,090 4,090        
Wood trim     0 0    
Multicontour front seats         780 780
Lighting Package         890 890
Comfort Package         1,350 625
Trim Package         1,750 1,200
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable         1,400 1,200
Obstacle detection, rear         750 750
Metallic paint (extra cost)         690 690
Satellite radio         500 500
Heated front seats         690  
Power liftgate         520 520
Proximity key           1,080
Premium 1 Package 4,557          
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 549 549 549 549 493 493
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable 3,804 3,804        
Wood trim     0 0    
Multicontour front seats         725 725
Lighting Package         828 828
Comfort Package         1,256 581
Trim Package         1,628 1,116
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable         1,302 1,116
Obstacle detection, rear         698 698
Metallic paint (extra cost)         642 642
Satellite radio         465 465
Heated front seats         642  
Power liftgate         484 484
Proximity key           1,004
Options (change) 9,580 4,680 590 590 9,850 8,765
Options (change) 8,910 4,353 549 549 9,163 8,152
Destination 925 925 925 925 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $95,555 $113,655 $151,215 $220,365 $58,625 $65,040
Total Invoice $88,932 $105,765 $140,695 $205,096 $54,578 $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: $24,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,023
Model Year201620162016201620062006
ModelSLSLSLSLR-ClassR-Class
TrimSL400SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65R350R500
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine329hp V6449hp V8577hp V8621hp V12268hp V6302hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 11600, 11600, 11900, 1280, 880, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19235/65-17255/55-18
Total Price$95,555$113,655$151,215$220,365$58,625$65,040
Adjustments for Features-12,175-12,175-13,100-20,0500-725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$83,380$101,480$138,115$200,315$58,625$64,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$18,100$54,735$116,935$0$5,690
Total Invoice$88,932$105,765$140,695$205,096$54,578$60,572
Adjustments for Features-11,331-11,330-12,189-18,6610-675
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$77,601$94,435$128,506$186,435$54,578$59,897
Cost Above Minimum$0$16,834$50,905$108,834$0$5,319

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

Model Year201620162016201620062006
ModelSLSLSLSLR-ClassR-Class
TrimSL400SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65R350R500
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$1200$1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0  
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850  
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100  
Power door closers   $300  
Power liftgate    $350$350
Power rear side windows    $200$200
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350  
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 $250
Remote app$25$25$25$25  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500$500  
Wind blocker, power small$300$300$300$300  
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  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200  
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200  
Blind spot collision prevention   $150  
Blind spot warning system   $200  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning   $200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention   $150  
Lane departure warning   $200  
Night vision   $1750  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0  
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor    $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows    $500$500
Tires, run-flat$150$150    
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100  
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 
Adaptive windshield washer system$0$0$0$0  
Heated washer fluid system$50$50$50$50  
Rear air vents    $100$100
Rear wiper    $175$175
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade$100$100$100$100  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150  
Raised top speed limiter  $0$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings    $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275$275
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel   $2000  
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300$300$300  
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750$6750  
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100  
CD changer, remote     $200
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150  
iPod integration$100$100$100$100  
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 $50
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0  
Navigation system$600$600$600$600  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200  
Chronometer  $100$100  
Compass    $0$0
Power-folding mirrors    $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300$300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300$300  
Center armrest(s), second row    $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300  
Folding second row seats    $300$300
Folding third row seats    $600$600
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200  
Leather headliner   $1000  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats    $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats    $125$125
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150$150$150  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000$1000  
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
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$20,415$20,415$21,340$28,290$8,240$8,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$12,175$12,175$13,100$20,050$0$725
Value of Feature Adjustments-11,331-11,330-12,189-18,6610-675

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

Model Year20162006
ModelSLR-Class
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.8 in126.6 in
Length181.8 in203.0 in
Width73.9 in75.7 in
Height51.8 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,936 lb.4,842 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in60.3 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
8.5 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
8.542.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.5 ft385.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL400

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested100033%
Total Not Requested205067%

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 headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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