Mercedes-Benz SL Mercedes-Benz SL 2012 Mini Convertible Mini Convertible 2012

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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Mini Convertible Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Mini Convertible Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,200

Mini Convertible Cooper   
Difference: $71,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,832

Mini Convertible Cooper   
Difference: $67,835

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelSLSLConvertibleConvertible
TrimSL550SL63 AMGCooperCooper S
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $103,650 $140,440 $24,950 $27,950
Base Invoice $96,395 $130,609 $22,537 $25,237
Obstacle detection, rear 1,180 1,180 500 500
Wood trim   0 0 0
Automatic climate control, front     500 500
Automatic headlights     250 250
MINI Connected with navigation     1,750 1,750
Center armrest(s), front row     250 250
Leather seating surfaces     1,500 1,500
Front sport buckets     250  
Wind blocker     500 500
Xenon HID headlights     500 500
Sport suspension (upgrade)     500 500
Proximity key     500 500
Universal garage door opener     250 250
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     250 250
Fog lights     250  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     250 250
Headlight washers     0 0
Steering-linked headlights     100 100
White turn signals (optional)     100 100
Fog light, rear     100 100
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
Cold Weather Package     750 750
Obstacle detection, rear 1,097 1,097 450 450
Wood trim   0 0 0
Automatic climate control, front     450 450
Automatic headlights     225 225
MINI Connected with navigation     1,575 1,575
Center armrest(s), front row     225 225
Leather seating surfaces     1,350 1,350
Front sport buckets     225  
Wind blocker     450 450
Xenon HID headlights     450 450
Sport suspension (upgrade)     450 450
Proximity key     450 450
Universal garage door opener     225 225
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     225 225
Fog lights     225  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     225 225
Headlight washers     0 0
Steering-linked headlights     90 90
White turn signals (optional)     90 90
Fog light, rear     90 90
Metallic paint (extra cost)     450 450
Cold Weather Package     675 675
Options (change) 1,180 1,180 9,550 9,050
Options (change) 1,097 1,097 8,595 8,145
Destination 875 875 700 700
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 0 0
Total Price $107,005 $145,095 $35,200 $37,700
Total Invoice $99,667 $135,181 $31,832 $34,082

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Mini Convertible

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mini Convertible Cooper
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $60,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $57,110
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelSLSLConvertibleConvertible
TrimSL550SL63 AMGCooperCooper S
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine382hp V8518hp V8121hp I4181hp I4
TransmissionT7T7M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10510, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19195/55-16195/55-16
Total Price$107,005$145,095$35,200$37,700
Adjustments for Features-11,515-12,5650-175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$95,490$132,530$35,200$37,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$37,040$0$2,325
Total Invoice$99,667$135,181$31,832$34,082
Adjustments for Features-10,725-11,7060-158
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$88,942$123,475$31,832$33,924
Cost Above Minimum$0$34,533$0$2,092

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Mini Convertible

Model Year2012201220122012
ModelSLSLConvertibleConvertible
TrimSL550SL63 AMGCooperCooper S
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
6-speed manual  $150$150
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Power trunk closer$350$350  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Wind blocker  $300$300
Wind blocker, small$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Residual heat$50$50  
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Hood scoop   $100
Power convertible top  $4000$4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Media drive$15$15  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Cornering lights$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Massage, driver seat $100  
Massage, passenger seat $100  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Metal pedals$75$75 $75
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150  
No leather in second row$-300$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
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  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner $650  
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$18,015$19,065$6,500$6,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$11,515$12,565$0$175
Value of Feature Adjustments-10,725-11,7060-158

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Mini Convertible

Model Year20122012
ModelSLConvertible
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase100.8 in97.1 in
Length180.4 in145.6 in
Width71.5 in66.3 in
Height51.1 in55.7 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.2,746 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in50.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in39.2 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in28.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.2 ft36.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft36.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mini Convertible Cooper

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Automatic headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested7550%
Total Not Requested7550%
MINI Connected with navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested92597%
Total Not Requested253%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%

Option Package Details
Mini Convertible Cooper S

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Automatic headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested7550%
Total Not Requested7550%
MINI Connected with navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested92597%
Total Not Requested253%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%

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