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

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Toyota Solara vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,923

Toyota Solara SLE V6   
Difference: $65,752

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,211

Toyota Solara SLE V6   
Difference: $62,569

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009200920092009
ModelSolaraSLSLSLSL
TrimSLE V6SL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $30,710 $98,500 $139,100 $135,000 $194,700
Base Invoice $27,639 $91,605 $129,363 $125,550 $181,071
Stability control 650        
Xenon HID headlights 515        
Floor mats 184        
Satellite radio 449        
Navigation system 1,300        
Wind blocker 395        
Wood trim       0 0
Stability control 559        
Xenon HID headlights 412        
Floor mats 112        
Satellite radio 359        
Navigation system 1,115        
Wind blocker 295        
Wood trim       0 0
Options (change) 3,493 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 2,852 0 0 0 0
Destination 720 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600
Total Price $34,923 $100,675 $142,575 $138,475 $198,175
Total Invoice $31,211 $93,780 $132,838 $129,025 $184,546

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Solara SLE V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $54,562
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $52,145
Model Year20082009200920092009
ModelSolaraSLSLSLSL
TrimSLE V6SL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine210hp V6382hp V8510hp V12518hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionT5T7T5T7T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 7510, 10510, 10510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$34,923$100,675$142,575$138,475$198,175
Adjustments for Features0-11,190-13,890-12,540-13,990
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,923$89,485$128,685$125,935$184,185
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$39,200$36,450$94,700
Total Invoice$31,211$93,780$132,838$129,025$184,546
Adjustments for Features0-10,424-12,941-11,684-13,028
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,211$83,356$119,897$117,341$171,518
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$36,541$33,985$88,162

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Features Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20082009200920092009
ModelSolaraSLSLSLSL
TrimSLE V6SL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 $1000 $1000
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 $1200 
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200    
Power trunk closer  $350 $350
Proximity key  $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
Wind blocker$300    
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
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150 $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 $250
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Cargo mat$40    
Cargo net$40    
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 air vents$100    
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Glass roof panel(s)  $300 $300
Power convertible top$4000    
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200    
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15$15
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0    
Cornering lights $50$50$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
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150   
Massage, driver seat  $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150 $150
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 
Launch control   $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,455$17,645$20,345$18,995$20,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$11,190$13,890$12,540$13,990
Value of Feature Adjustments0-10,424-12,941-11,684-13,028

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20082009
ModelSolaraSL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase107.1 in100.8 in
Length192.5 in180.4 in
Width71.5 in71.5 in
Height56.5 in51.1 in
Curb Weight3,616 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room47.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room44.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
11.7 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.710.2 ft3

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