Mercedes-Benz SL Mercedes-Benz SL 2009 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2012

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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: $145,595

Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG   
Difference: $68,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $135,646

Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG   
Difference: $63,466

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelSLS-Class
TrimSL63 AMGS65 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $135,000 $210,900
Base Invoice $125,550 $196,137
Obstacle detection, rear 1,140  
Premium I Package 3,050  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700  
Wood trim 0  
Adaptive cruise control 2,230  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,060  
Premium I Package 2,836  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651  
Wood trim 0  
Adaptive cruise control 2,074  
Options (change) 7,120 0
Options (change) 6,621 0
Destination 875 875
Gas Tax 2,600 2,100
Total Price $145,595 $213,875
Total Invoice $135,646 $199,112

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $64,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $60,091
Model Year20092012
ModelSLS-Class
TrimSL63 AMGS65 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine518hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT7T5
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/19 MPG12/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 101200, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-20
Total Price$145,595$213,875
Adjustments for Features0-3,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$145,595$210,250
Total Invoice$135,646$199,112
Adjustments for Features0-3,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$135,646$195,737

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

Model Year20092012
ModelSLS-Class
TrimSL63 AMGS65 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Blind spot warning system $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention $150
Lane departure warning $200
Night vision $1750
Pedestrian detection, night $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
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 with automatic controls $250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated second row seats $200
Heated second row seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Massage, second row seats $150
Memory system, second row seats $150
Metal pedals$75 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150 
No leather in second row$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats $225
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats $75
Power recliner, second row seats $150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, second row seats $150
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats $150
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats $150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Crosswind stabilization $50
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$9,815$13,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,625
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,375

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

Model Year20092012
ModelSLS-Class
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase100.8 in124.6 in
Length180.4 in206.5 in
Width71.5 in73.7 in
Height51.1 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,274 lb.5,082 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
7.2 ft316.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft316.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%

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