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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: $58,510

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,773

Acura MDX   
Difference: $55,820

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007201120112011
ModelMDXSLSLSL
TrimBaseSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $39,995 $102,600 $139,050 $198,750
Base Invoice $36,063 $95,418 $129,316 $184,838
Sport Package 5,600      
Wood trim     0 0
Sport Package 5,040      
Wood trim     0 0
Options (change) 5,600 0 0 0
Options (change) 5,040 0 0 0
Destination 670 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600 2,600
Total Price $46,265 $104,775 $142,525 $202,225
Total Invoice $41,773 $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
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $50,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $48,550
Model Year2007201120112011
ModelMDXSLSLSL
TrimBaseSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine300hp V6382hp V8518hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionT5T7T7T5
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10510, 10510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$46,265$104,775$142,525$202,225
Adjustments for Features0-7,805-8,505-9,955
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,265$96,970$134,020$192,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$37,050$95,300
Total Invoice$41,773$97,593$132,791$188,313
Adjustments for Features0-7,270-7,924-9,270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,773$90,323$124,867$179,043
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$34,544$88,720

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year2007201120112011
ModelMDXSLSLSL
TrimBaseSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  $1000
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200 
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
Power trunk closer   $350
Proximity key   $250
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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, three rows$500   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Rear wiper$175   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500   
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Glass roof panel(s)   $300
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200   
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
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 recliner, second row seats$75   
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$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 dampers - electrical$500   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000$4000
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,225$16,030$16,730$18,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,805$8,505$9,955
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,270-7,924-9,270

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20072011
ModelMDXSL
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase108.3 in100.8 in
Length190.7 in180.4 in
Width78.5 in71.5 in
Height68.2 in51.1 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 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.9 ft37.2 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
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested172576%
Total Not Requested55024%

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