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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: $46,265

Acura MDX   
Difference: $51,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,773

Acura MDX   
Difference: $49,505

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072008200820082008
ModelMDXSLSLSLSL
TrimBaseSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $39,995 $95,300 $133,200 $129,300 $187,200
Base Invoice $36,063 $88,629 $123,876 $120,249 $174,096
Sport Package 5,600        
Voice control for nav and audio   510 510 510 510
Wood trim       0 0
Sport Package 5,040        
Voice control for nav and audio   474 474 474 474
Wood trim       0 0
Options (change) 5,600 510 510 510 510
Options (change) 5,040 474 474 474 474
Destination 670 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600
Total Price $46,265 $97,985 $137,185 $133,285 $191,185
Total Invoice $41,773 $91,278 $127,825 $124,198 $178,045

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $44,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,644
Model Year20072008200820082008
ModelMDXSLSLSLSL
TrimBaseSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine300hp V6382hp V8510hp V12510hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionT5T7T5T5T5
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10250, 8250, 8250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$46,265$97,985$137,185$133,285$191,185
Adjustments for Features0-7,365-8,415-7,565-8,515
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,265$90,620$128,770$125,720$182,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$38,150$35,100$92,050
Total Invoice$41,773$91,278$127,825$124,198$178,045
Adjustments for Features0-6,861-7,841-7,049-7,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,773$84,417$119,984$117,149$170,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$35,567$32,732$85,698

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20072008200820082008
ModelMDXSLSLSLSL
TrimBaseSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 $1000$1000$1000
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200   
AWD$1700    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200    
Power trunk closer  $350 $350
Proximity key  $250 $250
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500$500$500
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Rearview camera$200    
Rollover sensor$50    
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250    
Rear HVAC unit$400    
Rear wiper$175    
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500    
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200    
Sunroof$900    
Infotainment 
Aux input$50    
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD changer, remote $200$200$200$200
CD player $125$125$125$125
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Traffic information$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150
Cornering lights  $50 $50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50    
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 $300
Folding second row seats$300    
Folding third row seats$600    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75    
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $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
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 dampers - electrical$500    
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000$4000$4000
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,625$15,990$17,040$16,190$17,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,365$8,415$7,565$8,515
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,861-7,841-7,049-7,930

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20072008
ModelMDXSL
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase108.3 in100.8 in
Length190.7 in178.5 in
Width78.5 in71.5 in
Height68.2 in51.0 in
Curb Weight4,540 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Headroom35.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft37.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.9 ft37.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.5 ft310.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested170075%
Total Not Requested57525%

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