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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: $52,665

Acura MDX   
Difference: $55,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,314

Acura MDX   
Difference: $52,395

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020122012
ModelMDXSLSL
TrimBaseSL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $42,230 $103,650 $140,440
Base Invoice $38,776 $96,395 $130,609
Advance Package 9,625    
Adaptive cruise control   2,300 2,300
Wood trim     0
Advance Package 8,728    
Adaptive cruise control   2,139 2,139
Wood trim     0
Options (change) 9,625 2,300 2,300
Options (change) 8,728 2,139 2,139
Destination 810 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $52,665 $108,125 $146,215
Total Invoice $48,314 $100,709 $136,223

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $47,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,395
Model Year201020122012
ModelMDXSLSL
TrimBaseSL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine300hp V6382hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$52,665$108,125$146,215
Adjustments for Features0-7,515-8,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,665$100,610$137,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$37,040
Total Invoice$48,314$100,709$136,223
Adjustments for Features0-7,000-7,980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,314$93,709$128,243
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$34,534

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year201020122012
ModelMDXSLSL
TrimBaseSL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350  
Power rear side windows$200  
Power trunk closer $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Wind blocker, small $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat $50$50
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration $100$100
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
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
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals $75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150
No leather in second row $-300$-300
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
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver 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
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$9,475$16,990$18,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,515$8,565
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,000-7,980

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20102012
ModelMDXSL
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase108.3 in100.8 in
Length191.6 in180.4 in
Width78.5 in71.5 in
Height68.2 in51.1 in
Curb Weight4,595 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 Headroom37.5 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

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
255/50HR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested259065%
Total Not Requested140035%

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