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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Toyota RAV4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Toyota RAV4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,345

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $70,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,540

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $65,264

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082009
ModelSLSLSLSLRAV4
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMGLimited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Base Price $95,300 $133,200 $129,300 $187,200 $24,490
Base Invoice $88,629 $123,876 $120,249 $174,096 $22,896
Wood trim     0 0  
Limited Extra Value Package         870
Navigation system         1,240
Wood trim     0 0  
Limited Extra Value Package         819
Navigation system         1,080
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 2,110
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 1,899
Destination 875 875 875 875 745
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600 0
Total Price $97,475 $136,675 $132,775 $190,675 $27,345
Total Invoice $90,804 $127,351 $123,724 $177,571 $25,540

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Toyota RAV4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota RAV4 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $56,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $53,014
Model Year20082008200820082009
ModelSLSLSLSLRAV4
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMGLimited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8510hp V12510hp V8604hp V12179hp I4
TransmissionT7T5T5T5A4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8250, 8250, 8250, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19225/65-17
Total Price$97,475$136,675$132,775$190,675$27,345
Adjustments for Features-13,150-14,850-14,000-14,9500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$84,325$121,825$118,775$175,725$27,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$37,500$34,450$91,400$0
Total Invoice$90,804$127,351$123,724$177,571$25,540
Adjustments for Features-12,250-13,837-13,046-13,9230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$78,554$113,514$110,678$163,648$25,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$34,960$32,124$85,094$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20082008200820082009
ModelSLSLSLSLRAV4
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMGLimited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000$1000 
4-speed automatic    $800
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100
Power rear side windows    $200
Power trunk closer $350 $350 
Proximity key $250 $250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100 
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 
Full-size spare tire    $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Rollover sensor    $50
Side curtain airbags    $350
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Cargo cover    $75
Cargo net    $40
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Roof rack    $300
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 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Rear wiper    $175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
External spare tire shell    $100
Externally-mounted spare    $0
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750$6750 
Rear bumper protector    $40
Rear spoiler    $200
Sunroof    $900
Wheel-lip moldings    $75
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50
CD changer, remote$200$200$200$200 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Traffic information    $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150 
Cornering lights $50 $50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Trip computer$150$150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row    $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Floor mats$75$75$75$75 
Folding second row seats    $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats    $75
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75
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
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 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$18,480$20,180$19,330$20,280$5,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$13,150$14,850$14,000$14,950$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-12,250-13,837-13,046-13,9230

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20082009
ModelSLRAV4
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.8 in104.7 in
Length178.5 in181.1 in
Width71.5 in71.5 in
Height51.0 in66.3 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.3,361 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in43.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in30.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.3 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
7.337.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft373.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%
Limited Extra Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
AC power outlet100No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested165055%
Total Not Requested135045%

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