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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: $55,900

Acura MDX Advance   
Difference: $45,935

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,720

Acura MDX Advance   
Difference: $43,139

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152008200820082008
ModelMDXSLSLSLSL
TrimAdvanceSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $54,980 $95,300 $133,200 $129,300 $187,200
Base Invoice $50,800 $88,629 $123,876 $120,249 $174,096
Obstacle detection, rear   1,130 1,130 1,130 1,130
Power trunk closer   520   520  
Voice control for nav and audio   510 510 510 510
Adaptive cruise control   2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200
Premium I Package       2,500  
Wood trim       0 0
Obstacle detection, rear   1,051 1,051 1,051 1,051
Power trunk closer   484   484  
Voice control for nav and audio   474 474 474 474
Adaptive cruise control   2,046 2,046 2,046 2,046
Premium I Package       2,325  
Wood trim       0 0
Options (change) 0 4,360 3,840 6,860 3,840
Options (change) 0 4,055 3,571 6,380 3,571
Destination 920 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600
Total Price $55,900 $101,835 $140,515 $139,635 $194,515
Total Invoice $51,720 $94,859 $130,922 $130,104 $181,142

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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: $42,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,529
Model Year20152008200820082008
ModelMDXSLSLSLSL
TrimAdvanceSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine290hp V6382hp V8510hp V12510hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionT6T7T5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)546, 12250, 8250, 8250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$55,900$101,835$140,515$139,635$194,515
Adjustments for Features0-3,875-5,225-5,325-5,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,900$97,960$135,290$134,310$189,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$37,330$36,350$91,230
Total Invoice$51,720$94,859$130,922$130,104$181,142
Adjustments for Features0-3,610-4,868-4,962-4,959
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,720$91,249$126,054$125,142$176,183
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$34,805$33,893$84,934

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20152008200820082008
ModelMDXSLSLSLSL
TrimAdvanceSL550SL600SL55 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   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100    
Active noise reduction$0    
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850    
Power liftgate$350    
Power rear side windows$200    
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350
Proximity key$250 $250$250$250
Remote start$150    
Sunshades, second row$125    
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
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    
Lane departure warning$200    
Lane keeping assist$400    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0    
Rearview camera$200    
Rollover sensor$50    
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500    
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Roof rails$250    
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
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Laminated front side windows$200    
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200    
Sunroof$900    
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200    
App support$0    
Aux input$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25    
CD changer, remote $200$200$200$200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000    
HD radio$50    
HDMI port$25    
Media drive$15    
SMS text-to-speech reader$25    
Traffic + travel information$25    
USB port$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75    
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
LED headlights$1000    
Spotter mirror(s)$50    
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50    
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300$300$300
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0    
Folding second row seats$300    
Folding third row seats$600    
Heated second row seats$200    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150   
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75    
Manual recliner, second row seats$75    
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75
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$100   
Power release, second row seats$50    
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 - mechanical$100    
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000$4000$4000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200    
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  $100$100
Total Value of Features$12,815$16,690$18,040$18,140$18,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,875$5,225$5,325$5,325
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,610-4,868-4,962-4,959

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20152008
ModelMDXSL
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase111.0 in100.8 in
Length193.6 in178.5 in
Width77.2 in71.5 in
Height66.7 in51.0 in
Curb Weight4,026 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.5 in53.9 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 ft37.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.4 ft37.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.4 ft310.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL600

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL55 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL65 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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