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Scion iQ vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Scion iQ vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,014

Scion iQ   
Difference: $88,511

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,818

Scion iQ   
Difference: $82,403

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520122012
ModeliQSLSL
TrimBaseSL550SL63 AMG
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $15,665 $103,650 $140,440
Base Invoice $14,882 $96,395 $130,609
Fog lights 340    
Floor mats 90    
Alloy wheels 749    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 400 700 1,000
Wood trim     0
Fog lights 255    
Floor mats 55    
Alloy wheels 556    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 300 651 930
Wood trim     0
Options (change) 1,579 700 1,000
Options (change) 1,166 651 930
Destination 770 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $18,014 $106,525 $144,915
Total Invoice $16,818 $99,221 $135,014

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion iQ vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion iQ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $67,836
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $63,146
Model Year201520122012
ModeliQSLSL
TrimBaseSL550SL63 AMG
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine94hp I4382hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionCVTT7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 4510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)175/60-16255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$18,014$106,525$144,915
Adjustments for Features0-20,675-21,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,014$85,850$123,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$37,340
Total Invoice$16,818$99,221$135,014
Adjustments for Features0-19,257-20,241
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,818$79,964$114,773
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$34,809

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Features Comparison: Scion iQ vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year201520122012
ModeliQSLSL
TrimBaseSL550SL63 AMG
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150
Power trunk closer $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Wind blocker, small $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Rear window airbag$150  
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Intermittent wipers$0  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat $50$50
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
Navigation system $600$600
Satellite radio $200$200
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Trip computer $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals $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
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,695$23,370$24,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$20,675$21,725
Value of Feature Adjustments0-19,257-20,241

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Specifications Comparison: Scion iQ vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20152012
ModeliQSL
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase78.7 in100.8 in
Length120.1 in180.4 in
Width66.1 in71.5 in
Height59.1 in51.1 in
Curb Weight2,128 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity8.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom35.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room33.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom28.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
3.5 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.7 ft310.2 ft3

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