As a reference guide, here are the official prices of the Mercedes-Benz R107 SL as quoted back in 1989.
1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL
Price Then £32,750.00 / Equivalent Price Now £86,390.11**
1989 Mercedes-Benz 420 SL
Price Then £37,950.00 / Equivalent Price Now £100,107.01**
1989 Mercedes-Benz 500 SL
Price Then £41,700.00 / Equivalent Price Now £109,999.01**
Factory Options:
◯ Additional Cost Option ◉ Standard Fitment
| Option Detail | R107 300SL | R107 420SL | R107 500SL | Price 1989* | Price 2019** |
| Airbag | ◯ | ◯ | ◯ | £1,227.15 | £3,237.06 |
| Air Con. | ◯ | ◯ | ◯ | £1,943.93 | £5,127.83 |
| Cruise Con. | ◯ | ◯ | ◉ | £298.47 | £787.32 |
| Headlamp Wash / Wipe | ◯ | ◉ | ◉ | £309.13 | £815.44 |
| Seat Heaters | ◯ | ◯ | ◯ | £354.87 | £936.10 |
| Leather Seats | ◯ | ◯ | ◯ | £851.53 | £2,246.22 |
| Met. Paint | ◯ | ◯ | ◉ | £583.44 | £1,539.04 |
| Orthopaedic Front Seat Backrest | ◯ | ◯ | ◯ | £65.95 | £173.97 |
| Outside Air Temp Gauge | ◯ | ◯ | ◯ | £105.41 | £278.06 |
| Rear Seats (Cloth or MB Tex) | ◯ | ◯ | ◯ | £411.14 | £1,084.53 |
| Rear Seats (Leather) | ◯ | ◯ | ◯ | £655.73 | £1,729.73 |
| Sump Shield | ◯ | ◯ | ◯ | £91.00 | £240.05 |
| Theft Warning Device | ◯ | ◯ | ◯ | £496.80 | £1,310.49 |
| Tow Bar – fixed | ◯ | ◯ | ◯ | £340.24 | £897.51 |
◯ Additional Cost Option ◉ Standard Fitment
*As per 1989 Dealer Price Guide **Figure adjusted for inflation using this calculator
**Figure adjusted for inflation using this calculator
As a reference guide, here is a complete list of standard equipment and factory options for the Mercedes-Benz R107 SL range as quoted back in 1989.
For a list of original prices, click here.
STANDARD FEATURES – 300SL:
- Alloy Wheels
- Anti-Lock Braking (ABS)
- Automatic Front Seat Belt Tensioners
- Automatic Transmission
- Cloth Upholstery (MB Tex no cost option)
- Electronic Windows
- Electronic Passenger Door Mirror
- Fire Extinguisher
- First Aid Kit
- Folding Soft Top
- Front Seat Belts
- Front Seat Height Adjusters
- Heated Door Mirrors
- Leather Covered Steering Wheel and Gearshift
- Lockable Glovebox
- Multi Point Central Locking
- Power Assisted Steering
- Removable Steel Hardtop
- Tinted Glass
- Vanity Mirrors – Twin Illuminated
- Walnut Wood Fascia
STANDARD FEATURES – 420SL:
All features from the above 300SL list, plus:
- Headlamp Wash / Wipe
- Limited Slip Differential
STANDARD FEATURES – 500SL:
All features from the above 300SL and 420SL lists, plus:
- Cruise Control
- Metallic Paint
MERCEDES-BENZ R107 SL FACTORY OPTIONS:
◯ Additional Cost Option ◉ Standard Fitment
| Option Detail | R107 300SL | R107 420SL | R107 500SL |
| Airbag | ◯ | ◯ | ◯ |
| Air Con. | ◯ | ◯ | ◯ |
| Cruise Con. | ◯ | ◯ | ◉ |
| Headlamp Wash / Wipe | ◯ | ◉ | ◉ |
| Seat Heaters | ◯ | ◯ | ◯ |
| Leather Seats | ◯ | ◯ | ◯ |
| Met. Paint | ◯ | ◯ | ◉ |
| Orthopaedic Front Seat Backrest | ◯ | ◯ | ◯ |
| Outside Air Temp Gauge | ◯ | ◯ | ◯ |
| Rear Seats (Cloth or MB Tex) | ◯ | ◯ | ◯ |
| Rear Seats (Leather) | ◯ | ◯ | ◯ |
| Sump Shield | ◯ | ◯ | ◯ |
| Theft Warning Device | ◯ | ◯ | ◯ |
| Tow Bar – fixed | ◯ | ◯ | ◯ |
◯ Additional Cost Option ◉ Standard Fitment
Thanks to careful curation, we have our best ever selection of SLs in the showroom at the moment. There is a vast choice of colours, trims, engines and specifications, as well as price points, from across the Mercedes-Benz SL back catalogue. Bruce is available to discuss any of these amazing motor cars and is more than happy to host our car consultancy over the phone, using FaceTime or other digital formats. SLSHOP are offering all buyers free secure storage until we’re able to hand you over the keys for that, oh so, important first drive.
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As a reference guide, here are the official prices of the Mercedes-Benz R107 SL as quoted back in 1989.
1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL
Price Then £32,750.00 / Equivalent Price Now £86,390.11**
1989 Mercedes-Benz 420 SL
Price Then £37,950.00 / Equivalent Price Now £100,107.01**
1989 Mercedes-Benz 500 SL
Price Then £41,700.00 / Equivalent Price Now £109,999.01**
Factory Options:
◯ Additional Cost Option ◉ Standard Fitment
| Option Detail | R107 300SL | R107 420SL | R107 500SL | Price 1989* | Price 2019** |
| Airbag | ◯ | ◯ | ◯ | £1,227.15 | £3,237.06 |
| Air Con. | ◯ | ◯ | ◯ | £1,943.93 | £5,127.83 |
| Cruise Con. | ◯ | ◯ | ◉ | £298.47 | £787.32 |
| Headlamp Wash / Wipe | ◯ | ◉ | ◉ | £309.13 | £815.44 |
| Seat Heaters | ◯ | ◯ | ◯ | £354.87 | £936.10 |
| Leather Seats | ◯ | ◯ | ◯ | £851.53 | £2,246.22 |
| Met. Paint | ◯ | ◯ | ◉ | £583.44 | £1,539.04 |
| Orthopaedic Front Seat Backrest | ◯ | ◯ | ◯ | £65.95 | £173.97 |
| Outside Air Temp Gauge | ◯ | ◯ | ◯ | £105.41 | £278.06 |
| Rear Seats (Cloth or MB Tex) | ◯ | ◯ | ◯ | £411.14 | £1,084.53 |
| Rear Seats (Leather) | ◯ | ◯ | ◯ | £655.73 | £1,729.73 |
| Sump Shield | ◯ | ◯ | ◯ | £91.00 | £240.05 |
| Theft Warning Device | ◯ | ◯ | ◯ | £496.80 | £1,310.49 |
| Tow Bar – fixed | ◯ | ◯ | ◯ | £340.24 | £897.51 |
◯ Additional Cost Option ◉ Standard Fitment
*As per 1989 Dealer Price Guide **Figure adjusted for inflation using this calculator
**Figure adjusted for inflation using this calculator
As a reference guide, here is a complete list of standard equipment and factory options for the Mercedes-Benz R107 SL range as quoted back in 1989.
For a list of original prices, click here.
STANDARD FEATURES – 300SL:
- Alloy Wheels
- Anti-Lock Braking (ABS)
- Automatic Front Seat Belt Tensioners
- Automatic Transmission
- Cloth Upholstery (MB Tex no cost option)
- Electronic Windows
- Electronic Passenger Door Mirror
- Fire Extinguisher
- First Aid Kit
- Folding Soft Top
- Front Seat Belts
- Front Seat Height Adjusters
- Heated Door Mirrors
- Leather Covered Steering Wheel and Gearshift
- Lockable Glovebox
- Multi Point Central Locking
- Power Assisted Steering
- Removable Steel Hardtop
- Tinted Glass
- Vanity Mirrors – Twin Illuminated
- Walnut Wood Fascia
STANDARD FEATURES – 420SL:
All features from the above 300SL list, plus:
- Headlamp Wash / Wipe
- Limited Slip Differential
STANDARD FEATURES – 500SL:
All features from the above 300SL and 420SL lists, plus:
- Cruise Control
- Metallic Paint
MERCEDES-BENZ R107 SL FACTORY OPTIONS:
◯ Additional Cost Option ◉ Standard Fitment
| Option Detail | R107 300SL | R107 420SL | R107 500SL |
| Airbag | ◯ | ◯ | ◯ |
| Air Con. | ◯ | ◯ | ◯ |
| Cruise Con. | ◯ | ◯ | ◉ |
| Headlamp Wash / Wipe | ◯ | ◉ | ◉ |
| Seat Heaters | ◯ | ◯ | ◯ |
| Leather Seats | ◯ | ◯ | ◯ |
| Met. Paint | ◯ | ◯ | ◉ |
| Orthopaedic Front Seat Backrest | ◯ | ◯ | ◯ |
| Outside Air Temp Gauge | ◯ | ◯ | ◯ |
| Rear Seats (Cloth or MB Tex) | ◯ | ◯ | ◯ |
| Rear Seats (Leather) | ◯ | ◯ | ◯ |
| Sump Shield | ◯ | ◯ | ◯ |
| Theft Warning Device | ◯ | ◯ | ◯ |
| Tow Bar – fixed | ◯ | ◯ | ◯ |
◯ Additional Cost Option ◉ Standard Fitment
Thanks to careful curation, we have our best ever selection of SLs in the showroom at the moment. There is a vast choice of colours, trims, engines and specifications, as well as price points, from across the Mercedes-Benz SL back catalogue. Bruce is available to discuss any of these amazing motor cars and is more than happy to host our car consultancy over the phone, using FaceTime or other digital formats. SLSHOP are offering all buyers free secure storage until we’re able to hand you over the keys for that, oh so, important first drive.
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