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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $147,175

Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG   
Difference: $45,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $137,004

Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG   
Difference: $42,092

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelSLS-Class
TrimSL65 AMGS63 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $187,200 $138,000
Base Invoice $174,096 $128,340
Obstacle detection, rear 1,130  
Voice control for nav and audio 510  
Wood trim 0  
AMG Performance Package   7,300
Obstacle detection, rear 1,051  
Voice control for nav and audio 474  
Wood trim 0  
AMG Performance Package   6,789
Options (change) 1,640 7,300
Options (change) 1,525 6,789
Destination 875 875
Gas Tax 2,600 1,000
Total Price $192,315 $147,175
Total Invoice $179,096 $137,004

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $42,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,057
Model Year20082011
ModelSLS-Class
TrimSL65 AMGS63 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine604hp V12563hp V8
TransmissionT5T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)11/18 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-20
Total Price$192,315$147,175
Adjustments for Features-2,1850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$190,130$147,175
Total Invoice$179,096$137,004
Adjustments for Features-2,0350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$177,061$137,004

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

Model Year20082011
ModelSLS-Class
TrimSL65 AMGS63 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Parking guidance system - passive $250
Power door closers $300
Power rear side windows $200
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row, power $225
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Raised top speed limiter $0
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Chronometer $100
Compass $0
Digital instruments $0
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
No leather in second row$-300 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Crosswind stabilization $50
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$9,950$7,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,185$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0350

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

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

Model Year20082011
ModelSLS-Class
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase100.8 in124.6 in
Length178.5 in206.5 in
Width71.5 in73.7 in
Height51.0 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,564 lb.4,741 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in59.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in59.4 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		7.3 ft316.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		10.2 ft316.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

AMG Performance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Raised top speed limiter0No
turbocharged
5.5L V8
DOHC-4v
563 hp@5500
664 lb-ft@2500		1000Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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