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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: $53,440

Acura MDX   
Difference: $100,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,023

Acura MDX   
Difference: $93,867

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120162016
ModelMDXSLSL
TrimBaseAMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $42,930 $149,700 $217,550
Base Invoice $39,410 $139,221 $202,322
Advance Package 9,625    
Driver Assistance Package   2,950  
Wood trim   0 0
Advance Package 8,728    
Driver Assistance Package   2,744  
Wood trim   0 0
Options (change) 9,625 2,950 0
Options (change) 8,728 2,744 0
Destination 885 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $53,440 $153,575 $219,775
Total Invoice $49,023 $142,890 $204,547

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $85,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $80,678
Model Year201120162016
ModelMDXSLSL
TrimBaseAMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine300hp V6577hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT6T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10600, 11900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$53,440$153,575$219,775
Adjustments for Features0-14,175-18,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,440$139,400$201,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$61,900
Total Invoice$49,023$142,890$204,547
Adjustments for Features0-13,189-17,195
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,023$129,701$187,352
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$57,651

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year201120162016
ModelMDXSLSL
TrimBaseAMG SL63AMG SL65
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 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Power door closers  $300
Power liftgate$350  
Power rear side windows$200  
Power trunk closer $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Wind blocker, power small $300$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention $150$150
Lane departure warning $200$200
Night vision  $1750
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system $0$0
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated washer fluid system $50$50
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat $50$50
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade $100$100
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Raised top speed limiter $0$0
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel  $2000
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration $100$100
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Chronometer $100$100
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats$300  
Folding third row seats$600  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather headliner  $1000
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Massage, driver seat $100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
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
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Total Value of Features$8,925$23,100$27,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$14,175$18,475
Value of Feature Adjustments0-13,189-17,195

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20112016
ModelMDXSL
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase108.3 in101.8 in
Length191.6 in181.8 in
Width78.5 in73.9 in
Height68.2 in51.8 in
Curb Weight4,551 lb.3,936 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in0.0 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 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.9 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.5 ft313.5 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 system0Yes
255/50HR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
USB port25No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested321581%
Total Not Requested77519%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL AMG SL63

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested60030%
Total Not Requested140070%

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