2027 Mercedes-Benz SL: real cost in California
See the SL on Mercedes-Benz's US site ↗US prices read 2026-11-09
Cheapest trim, AMG SL 43 · California · age 35–59 · 6 years · 13,500 mi a yearChange
Sticker$114,900the advertised price
Drive away$126,903with fees and tax
Loan payment$2,078/mo72-month loan at 7%, $5,000 down
True cost$2,735/moeverything, after resale
$126,903 to drive away + $122,526 to run it for 6 years − $52,525 back at resale = $196,904, or $2,735 a month.
Where the money goes
Drive away$126,903
Running it, 6 yrs+$122,526
Back at resale−$52,525
Sticker pricethe advertised MSRP
+$114,900Feesfreight $1,450 (our estimate) · doc fee $85 (typical)
+$1,535Sales and use tax, 8.99%California
+$10,468Insuranceestimate, age 35–59, California
+$34,178Loan interest7% over 72 months
+$27,736Lost return on your money5% a year on the down payment and each payment
+$25,553Fuel13,500 mi a year at 23 MPG
+$23,237Maintenanceestimate
+$6,678Title, registration and plates6 years in California, incl. 0.65% value tax a year
+$5,145Resale after 6 years46% of MSRP, you get this back
−$52,525True cost $196,904 ÷ 72 months$2,735 a month
The car
Size and space
BodyRoadster
Seats4
Cargo7.5 cu ftbehind row 2
Engine and fuel
Engine416–577 hp premium gas, AWD
0–60 mph3.5–4.6 sMercedes-Benz's figure
Fuel economy16–23 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: 4 seats.| AMG SL 43 | $114,900 | $126,903 | $196,904 | ✓ $2,735/mo | 23 MPG | — No |
| AMG SL 55 | $147,750 | $162,706 | $250,671 | $3,482/mo | 16 MPG | ✓ Yes |
| AMG SL 63 | $190,500 | $209,299 | $307,376 | $4,269/mo | 16 MPG | ✓ Yes |
AMG SL 43
✓ $2,735/mo
True cost
AMG SL 55
$3,482/mo
True cost
AMG SL 63
$4,269/mo
True cost
Features, trim by trim
Cheapest on the left. Each bar starts at the trim that adds it. + $ is the cheapest factory option or package that adds it (hover for its name).Feature
AMG SL 43$114,900
AMG SL 55$147,750
AMG SL 63$190,500
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
+ $1,100
✓ from AMG SL 63
Capability and looks
AWD or 4WD
✓ from AMG SL 55
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 AMG SL 43 (100 items)
- Handcrafted AMG 2.0L inline-4 turbo with hybrid assist
- AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 9-speed transmission
- Two-stage direct injection
- Electric exhaust-gas turbocharger
- NANOSLIDE cylinder wall technology
- Hybrid Starter-Generator
- ECO Start/Stop system
- 4-wheel multilink suspension
- AMG Performance Exhaust System
- AMG High-performance Composite Braking System
- Silver brake calipers
- ESP Dynamic Cornering Assist
- Electromechanical power steering
- AMG Performance steering wheel in Nappa leather
- 19-inch AMG 10-spoke wheels
- Black Piano Lacquer trim
- Brushed stainless steel pedals
- Composite aluminum spaceframe architecture
- Car-to-X Communication
- Active Brake Assist
- Crosswind Assist
- Mercedes-Benz Emergency Call (10 years)
- 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
- Congestion Emergency Braking
- Active Speed Limit Assist
- Traffic Sign Assist
- Active Lane Keeping Assist
- Active Blind Spot Assist
- Exit Warning Function
- 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
- Heated windshield washer system
- Power front seats with memory
- Heated and ventilated front seats
- Multicontour front seats with massage
- 2+2 seating
- 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
- Removable wind deflector
- Heated steering wheel
- 64-color LED ambient lighting
- Illuminated door sills
- AMG Light Display
- Nappa leather upholstery
- Topstitched dash, door and console trim
- 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)
- 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
- MBUX 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
- Wireless Apple CarPlay
- Wireless Android Auto
- FrontBass system
- Burmester Surround Sound system
- Wireless charging with NFC pairing
- MBUX Entertainment Package Plus (1 year)
- 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 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 in California?
- $126,903 to drive away for the AMG SL 43, from a $114,900 sticker.
- What does it cost a month?
- A $2,078 loan payment, about $3,040 a month with insurance, fuel and upkeep ($5,000 down); about $2,735 a month all in, after resale.
- How much can it tow?
- The brand doesn't publish a towing capacity.
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US prices in US dollars from Mercedes-Benz's US website, read 2026-11-09; destination as the brand lists it (our estimate where it doesn't). Taxes, registration and the dealer doc fee follow your state. Insurance and maintenance are estimates. How we count.