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Acura RDX vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RDX vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,165

Acura RDX   
Difference: $68,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,106

Acura RDX   
Difference: $64,464

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720122012
ModelRDXSLSL
TrimBaseSL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $32,995 $103,650 $140,440
Base Invoice $30,159 $96,395 $130,609
Technology Package 3,500    
Wood trim     0
Technology Package 3,277    
Wood trim     0
Options (change) 3,500 0 0
Options (change) 3,277 0 0
Destination 670 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $37,165 $105,825 $143,915
Total Invoice $34,106 $98,570 $134,084

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $57,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $53,780
Model Year200720122012
ModelRDXSLSL
TrimBaseSL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine240hp I4382hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT5T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$37,165$105,825$143,915
Adjustments for Features0-11,470-11,870
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,165$94,355$132,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$37,690
Total Invoice$34,106$98,570$134,084
Adjustments for Features0-10,684-11,059
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,106$87,886$123,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$35,139

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year200720122012
ModelRDXSLSL
TrimBaseSL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Power trunk closer $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Wind blocker, small $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover$75  
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Boost gauge$75  
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$7,000$18,470$18,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$11,470$11,870
Value of Feature Adjustments0-10,684-11,059

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See a complete comparison of Acura RDX vs. Mercedes-Benz SL features.

Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20072012
ModelRDXSL
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase104.3 in100.8 in
Length180.7 in180.4 in
Width73.6 in71.5 in
Height65.2 in51.1 in
Curb Weight3,969 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		27.8 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		60.6 ft310.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Acura RDX vs. Mercedes-Benz SL specs.

Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested107566%
Total Not Requested55034%

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