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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: $55,475

Acura MDX Advance   
Difference: $53,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,118

Acura MDX Advance   
Difference: $49,688

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720122012
ModelMDXMDXSLSL
TrimAdvanceSport Hybrid AdvanceSL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $54,500 $58,000 $103,650 $140,440
Base Invoice $51,143 $54,422 $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 0 3,480 3,480
Options (change) 0 0 3,236 3,236
Destination 975 975 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $55,475 $58,975 $109,305 $147,395
Total Invoice $52,118 $55,397 $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: $49,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,553
Model Year2017201720122012
ModelMDXMDXSLSL
TrimAdvanceSport Hybrid AdvanceSL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine290hp I6257hp V6 H382hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT9S7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)501, 10529, 11510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20245/50-20255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$55,475$58,975$109,305$147,395
Adjustments for Features0-2,400-4,440-5,490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,475$56,575$104,865$141,905
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,100$0$37,040
Total Invoice$52,118$55,397$101,806$137,320
Adjustments for Features0-2,254-4,135-5,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,118$53,143$97,671$132,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,025$0$34,534

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year2017201720122012
ModelMDXMDXSLSL
TrimAdvanceSport Hybrid AdvanceSL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400   
7-speed automated manual $1200  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
FWD$0   
AWD $1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0  
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Display key$50$50  
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Remote start$150$150  
Sunshades, second row$125$125  
Wind blocker, small  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Around view cameras$500$500  
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Lane keeping assist$400$400  
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Wide-view front camera$150$150  
Wide-view rear camera$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250  
Second-row high console$250$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$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat  $50$50
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Drivetrain 
Torque-vectoring, dual-electric-motor-based, rear $500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
iPod integration  $100$100
SD Card slot  $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0  
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$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$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power release, second row seats$50$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
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  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$13,000$15,400$17,440$18,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,400$4,440$5,490
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,254-4,135-5,115

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20172012
ModelMDXSL
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase111.0 in100.8 in
Length196.2 in180.4 in
Width77.2 in71.5 in
Height67.4 in51.1 in
Curb Weight4,002 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
15.0 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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