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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Toyota Avalon Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Toyota Avalon Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,244

Toyota Avalon Limited   
Difference: $59,741

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,429

Toyota Avalon Limited   
Difference: $56,849

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082011
ModelSLSLSLSLAvalon
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMGLimited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $95,300 $133,200 $129,300 $187,200 $35,835
Base Invoice $88,629 $123,876 $120,249 $174,096 $32,252
Voice control for nav and audio 510 510 510 510  
Premium I Package     2,500    
Wood trim     0 0  
Navigation system         1,450
Floor mats         199
Voice control for nav and audio 474 474 474 474  
Premium I Package     2,325    
Wood trim     0 0  
Navigation system         1,291
Floor mats         126
Options (change) 510 510 3,010 510 1,649
Options (change) 474 474 2,799 474 1,417
Destination 875 875 875 875 760
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600 0
Total Price $97,985 $137,185 $135,785 $191,185 $38,244
Total Invoice $91,278 $127,825 $126,523 $178,045 $34,429

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Toyota Avalon

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Avalon Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $48,941
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,788
Model Year20082008200820082011
ModelSLSLSLSLAvalon
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMGLimited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8510hp V12510hp V8604hp V12268hp V6
TransmissionT7T5T5T5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8250, 8250, 8250, 8660, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19215/55-17
Total Price$97,985$137,185$135,785$191,185$38,244
Adjustments for Features-10,800-12,500-12,250-12,6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$87,185$124,685$123,535$178,585$38,244
Cost Above Minimum$0$37,500$36,350$91,400$0
Total Invoice$91,278$127,825$126,523$178,045$34,429
Adjustments for Features-10,061-11,647-11,414-11,7340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$81,217$116,178$115,109$166,311$34,429
Cost Above Minimum$0$34,961$33,892$85,094$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year20082008200820082011
ModelSLSLSLSLAvalon
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMGLimited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows    $200
Power trunk closer $350 $350 
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power    $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500$500 
Full-size spare tire    $225
Rearview camera    $200
Side curtain airbags    $350
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Cargo mat    $40
Cargo net    $40
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rear air vents    $100
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750$6750 
Sunroof    $900
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200$200 
CD player$125$125$125$125 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Traffic information    $25
USB port    $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Compass    $0
Cornering lights $50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row    $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   $150
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650 
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150$150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000$4000$4000 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100 
Total Value of Features$16,080$17,780$17,530$17,880$5,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,800$12,500$12,250$12,600$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-10,061-11,647-11,414-11,7340

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year20082011
ModelSLAvalon
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.8 in111.0 in
Length178.5 in197.6 in
Width71.5 in72.8 in
Height51.0 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.3,573 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in59.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in58.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in40.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.3 ft314.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft314.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL55 AMG

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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