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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: $53,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,720

Acura MDX Advance   
Difference: $50,086

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520122012
ModelMDXSLSL
TrimAdvanceSL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $54,980 $103,650 $140,440
Base Invoice $50,800 $96,395 $130,609
Obstacle detection, rear   1,180 1,180
Adaptive cruise control   2,300 2,300
Wood trim     0
Obstacle detection, rear   1,097 1,097
Adaptive cruise control   2,139 2,139
Wood trim     0
Options (change) 0 3,480 3,480
Options (change) 0 3,236 3,236
Destination 920 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $55,900 $109,305 $147,395
Total Invoice $51,720 $101,806 $137,320

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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: $48,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,112
Model Year201520122012
ModelMDXSLSL
TrimAdvanceSL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine290hp V6382hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)546, 12510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$55,900$109,305$147,395
Adjustments for Features0-5,340-6,390
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,900$103,965$141,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$37,040
Total Invoice$51,720$101,806$137,320
Adjustments for Features0-4,974-5,953
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,720$96,832$131,367
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$34,535

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year201520122012
ModelMDXSLSL
TrimAdvanceSL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Active noise reduction$0  
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Power liftgate$350  
Power rear side windows$200  
Power trunk closer $350$350
Remote start$150  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Wind blocker, small $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $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
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rails$250  
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
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200  
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000  
HDMI port$25  
iPod integration $100$100
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50
LED headlights$1000  
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
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  
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power release, second row seats$50  
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 - mechanical$100  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$12,275$17,615$18,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,340$6,390
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,974-5,953

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20152012
ModelMDXSL
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase111.0 in100.8 in
Length193.6 in180.4 in
Width77.2 in71.5 in
Height66.7 in51.1 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 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.4 ft37.2 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 SL63 AMG

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

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