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

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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Toyota Prius Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,000

Toyota Prius Five   
Difference: $69,185

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,852

Toyota Prius Five   
Difference: $64,472

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008200820132013
ModelSLSLSLSLPriusPrius
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMGFivePlug-in Hybrid Advanced
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $95,300 $133,200 $129,300 $187,200 $30,005 $39,525
Base Invoice $88,629 $123,876 $120,249 $174,096 $27,930 $37,945
Voice control for nav and audio 510 510 510 510    
Adaptive cruise control 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200    
Wood trim     0 0    
Floor mats         200 200
Voice control for nav and audio 474 474 474 474    
Adaptive cruise control 2,046 2,046 2,046 2,046    
Wood trim     0 0    
Floor mats         127 127
Options (change) 2,710 2,710 2,710 2,710 200 200
Options (change) 2,520 2,520 2,520 2,520 127 127
Destination 875 875 875 875 795 795
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600 0 -2,500
Total Price $100,185 $139,385 $135,485 $193,385 $31,000 $38,020
Total Invoice $93,324 $129,871 $126,244 $180,091 $28,852 $36,367

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius Five
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $54,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $51,161
Model Year200820082008200820132013
ModelSLSLSLSLPriusPrius
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMGFivePlug-in Hybrid Advanced
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine382hp V8510hp V12510hp V8604hp V1298hp I4 H98hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT7T5T5T5CVTCVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8250, 8250, 8250, 8120, 8120, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19215/45-17195/65-15
Total Price$100,185$139,385$135,485$193,385$31,000$38,020
Adjustments for Features-14,290-15,990-15,140-16,0900-900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$85,895$123,395$120,345$177,295$31,000$37,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$37,500$34,450$91,400$0$6,120
Total Invoice$93,324$129,871$126,244$180,091$28,852$36,367
Adjustments for Features-13,311-14,899-14,107-14,9840-861
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$80,013$114,972$112,137$165,107$28,852$35,506
Cost Above Minimum$0$34,959$32,124$85,094$0$6,654

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year200820082008200820132013
ModelSLSLSLSLPriusPrius
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMGFivePlug-in Hybrid Advanced
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200     
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000$1000  
CVT    $1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0$0  
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600$600 $600
Cruise control    $150 
Power rear side windows    $200$200
Power trunk closer $350 $350  
Proximity key $250 $250$250$250
Remote app     $25
Remote climate control     $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
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 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500$500  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system     $0
Rearview camera    $200$200
Side curtain airbags    $350$350
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Cargo cover    $75$75
Cargo mat    $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175  
Rear wiper    $175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers    $75$75
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
4 kWh battery pack     $0
Automatic start / stop    $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25  
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750$6750  
Rear spoiler    $200$200
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
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 $200
Traffic + travel information    $25$25
USB port    $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Cornering lights $50 $50  
Digital instruments    $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Head-up display (HUD)     $350
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25$25
LED headlights    $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Tachometer$75$75$75$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row    $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100  
Folding second row seats    $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   $150$150
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200  
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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100     
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces    $0$0
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  
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100  
Total Value of Features$19,605$21,305$20,455$21,405$5,315$6,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$14,290$15,990$15,140$16,090$0$900
Value of Feature Adjustments-13,311-14,899-14,107-14,9840-861

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20082013
ModelSLPrius
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase100.8 in106.3 in
Length178.5 in176.4 in
Width71.5 in68.7 in
Height51.0 in58.7 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.3,043 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in52.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.3 ft321.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft339.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Five

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

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid Advanced

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

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