2027 Mercedes-Benz SL Maybach: real cost in California

Cheapest trim, Mercedes-Maybach SL 680 Monogram Series · California · age 35–59 · 6 years · 13,500 mi a yearChange
Sticker$225,900the advertised price
Drive away$247,881with fees and tax
Loan payment$4,141/mo72-month loan at 7%, $5,000 down
True cost$4,922/moeverything, after resale
Car, fees and tax $247,881Insurance $56,963Fuel $33,390Interest and lost return $104,488Maintenance and plates $14,910

$247,881 to drive away + $209,751 to run it for 6 years − $103,267 back at resale = $354,365, or $4,922 a month.

Where the money goes

Drive away$247,881
Running it, 6 yrs+$209,751
Back at resale−$103,267
Sticker pricethe advertised MSRP
+$225,900
Feesfreight $1,450 (our estimate) · doc fee $85 (typical)
+$1,535
Sales and use tax, 8.99%California
+$20,446
Insuranceestimate, age 35–59, California
+$56,963
Loan interest7% over 72 months
+$55,262
Lost return on your money5% a year on the down payment and each payment
+$49,225
Fuel13,500 mi a year at 16 MPG
+$33,390
Title, registration and plates6 years in California, incl. 0.65% value tax a year
+$8,233
Maintenanceestimate
+$6,678
Resale after 6 years46% of MSRP, you get this back
−$103,267
True cost $354,365 ÷ 72 months$4,922 a month

The car

Size and space
BodyRoadster
Seats2
Cargo7.5 cu ftbehind row 2
Engine and fuel
Engine577 hp premium gas, AWD
0–60 mph3.5 sMercedes-Benz's figure
Fuel economy16 MPGEPA combined
TowingNot published
Safety and cover
Crash testNot rated yet
Highway assistSteers and brakeshands on the wheel · every trim
Warranty4 yrs
Resale at 6 years46% of MSRPaverage for its type

Every trim

All trims: AWD, 577 hp, 16 MPG, 2 seats.
Mercedes-Maybach SL 680 Monogram Series$225,900$247,881$354,365$4,922/mo
Mercedes-Maybach SL 680 Monogram Series
$4,922/mo
True cost
Sticker $225,900Drive-away $247,8816 yrs $354,365

Features, trim by trim

Cheapest on the left. Each bar starts at the trim that adds it.
Feature
Mercedes-Maybach SL 680 Monogram Series$225,900
Safety and driver assist
Automatic braking
✓ Every trim
Blind-spot monitor
✓ Every trim
Rear cross-traffic alert
✓ Every trim
Adaptive cruise
✓ Every trim
Lane centering
✓ Every trim
360° camera
✓ Every trim
Parking sensors
✓ Every trim
Comfort
Heated seats
✓ Every trim
Cooled seats
✓ Every trim
Heated steering wheel
✓ Every trim
Dual-zone climate
✓ Every trim
Massaging seats
✓ Every trim
Convenience
Push-button start
✓ Every trim
Remote start
✓ Every trim
Wireless phone charging
✓ Every trim
Power driver's seat
✓ Every trim
Memory seat
✓ Every trim
Tech and audio
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
✓ Every trim
Wireless CarPlay
✓ Every trim
Built-in navigation
✓ Every trim
Premium sound system
✓ Every trim
Head-up display
✓ Every trim
Capability and looks
AWD or 4WD
✓ Every trim
LED headlights
✓ Every trim
Not listed on any trimHands-free drivingHeated rear seatsPower liftgateLarge touchscreen (12 in+)Tow hitch includedSunroofPanoramic roof
Full standard equipment on the Mercedes-Maybach SL 680 Monogram Series (107 items)
  • 4.0L V8 biturbo engine
  • SPEEDSHIFT MCT 9-speed transmission
  • 4MATIC+ fully variable all-wheel drive
  • Electronic limited-slip rear differential
  • Direct Injection and multispark ignition
  • "Hot inside V" turbocharger configuration
  • NANOSLIDE cylinder wall technology
  • Racing-derived engine technology
  • Three cooling circuits
  • ECO Start/Stop system
  • 4-wheel multilink suspension
  • ACTIVE RIDE CONTROL suspension
  • Front-axle lift system
  • Dynamic engine mounts
  • High-performance Composite Braking System
  • Active rear-axle steering
  • ESP Dynamic Cornering Assist
  • Electromechanical power steering
  • Black soft top w/Anthracite Maybach pattern
  • Heated wood/leather steering wheel
  • 21-inch Maybach forged 5-hole wheels
  • Maybach Silver Chrome trim
  • MANUFAKTUR Crystal White microfiber headliner
  • High-pile floor mats
  • Composite aluminum spaceframe architecture
  • Car-to-X Communication
  • Active Brake Assist
  • Crosswind Assist
  • Mercedes-Benz Emergency Call Service
  • Active Blind Spot Assist
  • Exit Warning Assist
  • Surround View System
  • PARKTRONIC with Active Parking Assist
  • DIGITAL LIGHT LED headlamps w/projections
  • Adaptive Highbeam Assist
  • LED Daytime Running Lamps and taillamps
  • Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
  • Active Steering Assist
  • Extended Restart in Stop-and-Go Traffic
  • Evasive Steering Assist
  • Active Brake Assist with Turning and Cross-Traffic Function
  • Active Emergency Stop Assist
  • Active Speed Limit Assist
  • Traffic Sign Assist
  • Active Lane Keeping Assist
  • Active Lane Change Assist
  • PRE-SAFE Sound
  • Dual pop-up roll bars
  • Seat belt technology
  • 10 air bags
  • Adaptive braking technology
  • SmartKey with KEYLESS-START
  • Antitheft alarm system
  • GUARD 360° security system
  • Antilock Braking System (ABS)
  • Brake Assist (BAS)
  • Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
  • Advanced Tire Pressure Monitoring System
  • Rain-sensing windshield wipers
  • Power front seats with memory
  • Heated and ventilated front seats
  • Multicontour front seats with massage
  • 1 year of Mercedes-Benz Digital Extras
  • Added support and assistance from Mercedes-Benz Digital Extras
  • Remote Start via Mercedes-Benz app
  • Dual-zone automatic climate control
  • AIRSCARF neck-level heating system
  • Heated steering wheel
  • 64-color LED ambient lighting
  • Illuminated door sills
  • Maybach logo projectors
  • MANUFAKTUR Nappa leather upholstery
  • Topstitched dash, door and console trim
  • Rear shelf with “kaleidoscope” design
  • Power-folding side mirrors
  • KEYLESS-GO with seamless door handles
  • Electronic trunk closer
  • Load Compartment Package
  • Illuminated entry system
  • Garage door opener
  • Brake HOLD feature
  • 3rd Generation Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX)
  • MBUX profiles, routines and templates
  • 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
  • Adjustable 11.9-inch touchscreen central multimedia display
  • Steering wheel with Touch Control Buttons
  • Biometric authentication
  • Voice Control with Natural Language Understanding
  • "Hey, Mercedes" keyword activation
  • MB Navigation
  • MBUX Augmented Video for Navigation
  • Route-based Speed Adaptation
  • No-charge online navigation map updates for 1 year
  • 1 year of Live Traffic Information
  • Over-the-air software updates
  • Head-Up Display
  • Wireless Apple CarPlay
  • Wireless Android Auto
  • FrontBass system
  • Burmester High-End 3D Surround Sound system
  • Wireless charging with NFC pairing
  • MBUX Entertainment Package Plus
  • SiriusXM trial subscription
  • HD Radio receiver
  • Bluetooth audio streaming
  • Hands-free Bluetooth interface
  • Multiple USB-C charging ports

Recalls

We couldn't match the SL Maybach in NHTSA's recall records yet, so we can't say whether it has any. Check by VIN at NHTSA ↗

Quick answers
How much is a 2027 SL Maybach in California?
$247,881 to drive away for the Mercedes-Maybach SL 680 Monogram Series, from a $225,900 sticker.
What does it cost a month?
A $4,141 loan payment, about $5,603 a month with insurance, fuel and upkeep ($5,000 down); about $4,922 a month all in, after resale.
How much can it tow?
The brand doesn't publish a towing capacity.

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