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Acura MDX vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura MDX vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,315

Acura MDX Touring   
Difference: $61,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,092

Acura MDX Touring   
Difference: $58,501

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201120112011
ModelMDXSLSLSL
TrimTouringSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $39,950 $102,600 $139,050 $198,750
Base Invoice $36,002 $95,418 $129,316 $184,838
Navigation system 2,750      
Wood trim     0 0
Navigation system 2,475      
Wood trim     0 0
Options (change) 2,750 0 0 0
Options (change) 2,475 0 0 0
Destination 615 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600 2,600
Total Price $43,315 $104,775 $142,525 $202,225
Total Invoice $39,092 $97,593 $132,791 $188,313

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $52,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $49,727
Model Year2006201120112011
ModelMDXSLSLSL
TrimTouringSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine253hp V6382hp V8518hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionA5T7T7T5
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 8510, 10510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$43,315$104,775$142,525$202,225
Adjustments for Features0-9,420-10,120-11,570
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,315$95,355$132,405$190,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$37,050$95,300
Total Invoice$39,092$97,593$132,791$188,313
Adjustments for Features0-8,774-9,429-10,774
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,092$88,819$123,362$177,539
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$34,543$88,720

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year2006201120112011
ModelMDXSLSLSL
TrimTouringSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
Power trunk closer   $350
Proximity key   $250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500$500
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor$50   
Side curtain airbags$350   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Roof rack$300   
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Rear wiper$175   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential$150   
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Glass roof panel(s)   $300
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Sunroof$900   
Tow hook(s), rear$25   
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Cassette player$50   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Surround sound $250$250$250
Traffic information $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Compass$0   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Folding second row seats$300   
Folding third row seats$600   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Manual recliner, third row seats$125   
Massage, driver seat  $100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Neck-level heating, front seats   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150$150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000$4000
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,475$16,895$17,595$19,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,420$10,120$11,570
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,774-9,429-10,774

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20062011
ModelMDXSL
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase106.3 in100.8 in
Length188.7 in180.4 in
Width77.0 in71.5 in
Height68.7 in51.1 in
Curb Weight4,472 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.4 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.2 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.9 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Headroom36.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room58.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.6 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.5 ft310.2 ft3

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