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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: $55,400

Acura MDX Advance   
Difference: $58,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,260

Acura MDX Advance   
Difference: $55,061

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201320132013
ModelMDXSLSLSL
TrimAdvanceSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $54,505 $105,500 $145,800 $212,240
Base Invoice $50,365 $98,115 $135,594 $197,383
Premium 1 Package   4,900 4,300  
Driver Assistance Package   2,950 2,950  
Wood trim     0 0
Premium 1 Package   4,557 3,999  
Driver Assistance Package   2,744 2,744  
Wood trim     0 0
Options (change) 0 7,850 7,250 0
Options (change) 0 7,301 6,743 0
Destination 895 905 905 905
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $55,400 $114,255 $153,955 $214,445
Total Invoice $51,260 $106,321 $143,242 $199,588

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX Advance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $52,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $48,859
Model Year2014201320132013
ModelMDXSLSLSL
TrimAdvanceSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine290hp V6429hp V8530hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT6T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)546, 12600, 14600, 14900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$55,400$114,255$153,955$214,445
Adjustments for Features0-6,665-11,365-14,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,400$107,590$142,590$200,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$35,000$92,640
Total Invoice$51,260$106,321$143,242$199,588
Adjustments for Features0-6,202-10,574-13,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,260$100,119$132,668$186,358
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$32,549$86,239

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year2014201320132013
ModelMDXSLSLSL
TrimAdvanceSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Active noise reduction$0   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Power door closers   $300
Power liftgate$350   
Power rear side windows$200   
Power trunk closer $350$350$350
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start$150   
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500
Sunshades, second row$125   
Wind blocker, power small $300$300$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500$500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention $150$150$150
Lane keeping assist$400   
Rollover sensor$50   
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Tires, run-flat $150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Roof rails$250   
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system $0$0$0
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Rear wiper$175   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel   $2000
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300$300
Laminated front side windows$200   
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000   
HDMI port$25   
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
iPod integration $100$100$100
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
USB port$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Chronometer  $100$100
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50
LED headlights$1000   
Spotter mirror(s)$50   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300$300
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0   
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding second row seats$300   
Folding third row seats$600   
Heated second row seats$200   
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather headliner   $1000
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
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
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150$150
No leather in second row $-300$-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
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power release, second row seats$50   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Total Value of Features$10,300$16,965$21,665$24,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,665$11,365$14,215
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,202-10,574-13,230

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20142013
ModelMDXSL
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase111.0 in101.8 in
Length193.6 in181.8 in
Width77.2 in73.9 in
Height66.7 in51.8 in
Curb Weight4,026 lb.4,002 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Headroom35.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom28.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.4 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.4 ft313.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested150049%
Total Not Requested155051%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165083%
Total Not Requested35017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested150049%
Total Not Requested155051%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165083%
Total Not Requested35017%

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