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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: $42,210

Toyota Avalon Limited   
Difference: $57,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,016

Toyota Avalon Limited   
Difference: $55,308

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008200820172017
ModelSLSLSLSLAvalonAvalon
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMGLimitedHybrid Limited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $95,300 $133,200 $129,300 $187,200 $41,100 $42,600
Base Invoice $88,629 $123,876 $120,249 $174,096 $36,991 $38,340
Adaptive cruise control 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200    
Voice control for nav and audio 510 510 510 510    
Premium I Package     2,500      
Wood trim     0 0    
Floor mats         225 225
Adaptive cruise control 2,046 2,046 2,046 2,046    
Voice control for nav and audio 474 474 474 474    
Premium I Package     2,325      
Wood trim     0 0    
Floor mats         140 140
Options (change) 2,710 2,710 5,210 2,710 225 225
Options (change) 2,520 2,520 4,845 2,520 140 140
Destination 875 875 875 875 885 885
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600 0 0
Total Price $100,185 $139,385 $137,985 $193,385 $42,210 $43,710
Total Invoice $93,324 $129,871 $128,569 $180,091 $38,016 $39,365

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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: $50,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $48,283
Model Year200820082008200820172017
ModelSLSLSLSLAvalonAvalon
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMGLimitedHybrid Limited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8510hp V12510hp V8604hp V12268hp V6156hp I4 H
TransmissionT7T5T5T5T6CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8250, 8250, 8250, 8785, 11785, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19225/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$100,185$139,385$137,985$193,385$42,210$43,710
Adjustments for Features-7,615-9,315-9,065-9,415-750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$92,570$130,070$128,920$183,970$42,135$43,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$37,500$36,350$91,400$0$1,575
Total Invoice$93,324$129,871$128,569$180,091$38,016$39,365
Adjustments for Features-7,093-8,679-8,446-8,768-680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$86,231$121,192$120,123$171,323$37,948$39,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$34,961$33,892$85,092$0$1,417

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year200820082008200820172017
ModelSLSLSLSLAvalonAvalon
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMGLimitedHybrid Limited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200     
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100 
CVT     $1000
RWD$0$0$0$0  
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows    $200$200
Power trunk closer $350 $350  
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power    $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100$100  
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$200
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200$200
Blind spot warning system    $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100$100
Forward collision warning    $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200$200
Lane departure warning    $200$200
Pedestrian detection    $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0$0
Rear side airbags    $300$300
Rearview camera    $200$200
Rollover sensor    $50$50
Side curtain airbags    $350$350
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Cargo mat    $40$40
Rear seat pass-through    $100$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 with automatic controls    $250$250
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop     $150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25 
Laminated front side windows    $200$200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750$6750  
Sunroof    $900$900
Infotainment 
App support    $0$0
Aux input    $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25
CD changer, remote$200$200$200$200  
DVD-compatible player    $0$0
HD radio    $50$50
Siri Eyes Free support    $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25
Traffic + travel information    $25$25
USB port    $25$25
Voice control for external devices    $0$0
Wireless charging station    $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75$75
Compass    $0$0
Cornering lights $50$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights$125$125$125$125  
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$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300$300$300
Folding second row seats    $300$300
Heated second row seats    $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   $150$150
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$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     
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   $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  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350  
Chrome-coated alloy wheels    $600$600
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$16,105$17,805$17,555$17,905$8,565$8,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,615$9,315$9,065$9,415$75$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,093-8,679-8,446-8,768-680

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year20082017
ModelSLAvalon
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.8 in111.0 in
Length178.5 in195.3 in
Width71.5 in72.2 in
Height51.0 in57.5 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.3,462 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in39.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.3 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft316.0 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

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon Hybrid Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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