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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: $53,550

Acura MDX   
Difference: $49,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,567

Acura MDX   
Difference: $46,287

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009200920092009
ModelMDXSLSLSLSL
TrimBaseSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $43,030 $98,500 $139,100 $135,000 $194,700
Base Invoice $39,863 $91,605 $129,363 $125,550 $181,071
Advance Package 9,625        
Adaptive cruise control   2,230 2,230 2,230 2,230
Premium I Package       3,050  
Wood trim       0 0
Advance Package 8,809        
Adaptive cruise control   2,074 2,074 2,074 2,074
Premium I Package       2,836  
Wood trim       0 0
Options (change) 9,625 2,230 2,230 5,280 2,230
Options (change) 8,809 2,074 2,074 4,910 2,074
Destination 895 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600
Total Price $53,550 $102,905 $144,805 $143,755 $200,405
Total Invoice $49,567 $95,854 $134,912 $133,935 $186,620

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $43,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,614
Model Year20122009200920092009
ModelMDXSLSLSLSL
TrimBaseSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine300hp V6382hp V8510hp V12518hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionT6T7T5T7T5
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10510, 10510, 10510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$53,550$102,905$144,805$143,755$200,405
Adjustments for Features0-6,090-8,790-8,490-8,890
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,550$96,815$136,015$135,265$191,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$39,200$38,450$94,700
Total Invoice$49,567$95,854$134,912$133,935$186,620
Adjustments for Features0-5,673-8,189-7,910-8,278
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,567$90,181$126,723$126,025$178,342
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$36,542$35,844$88,161

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20122009200920092009
ModelMDXSLSLSLSL
TrimBaseSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 $1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000 $1000
AWD$1700    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350    
Power rear side windows$200    
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500$500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200    
Blind spot warning system$200    
Forward collision warning$200    
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150 $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 $250
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$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250    
Rear HVAC unit$400    
Rear wiper$175    
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500    
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Glass roof panel(s)  $300 $300
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200    
Sunroof$900    
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325
CD player$125    
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0    
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25    
USB port$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50    
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300$300$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$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150$150$150
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300$-300
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 headliner  $650$650$650
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 
Launch control   $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  $100$100
Total Value of Features$9,775$15,865$18,565$18,265$18,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,090$8,790$8,490$8,890
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,673-8,189-7,910-8,278

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20122009
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 Weight4,551 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 warning200No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested259065%
Total Not Requested140035%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%

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