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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: $36,880

Acura RDX   
Difference: $63,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,374

Acura RDX   
Difference: $59,406

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112009200920092009
ModelRDXSLSLSLSL
TrimBaseSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $32,895 $98,500 $139,100 $135,000 $194,700
Base Invoice $30,646 $91,605 $129,363 $125,550 $181,071
Technology Package 3,100        
Wood trim       0 0
Technology Package 2,843        
Wood trim       0 0
Options (change) 3,100 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 2,843 0 0 0 0
Destination 885 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600
Total Price $36,880 $100,675 $142,575 $138,475 $198,175
Total Invoice $34,374 $93,780 $132,838 $129,025 $184,546

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $52,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $48,791
Model Year20112009200920092009
ModelRDXSLSLSLSL
TrimBaseSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine240hp I4382hp V8510hp V12518hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionT5T7T5T7T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10510, 10510, 10510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$36,880$100,675$142,575$138,475$198,175
Adjustments for Features0-11,395-14,095-12,745-14,195
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,880$89,280$128,480$125,730$183,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$39,200$36,450$94,700
Total Invoice$34,374$93,780$132,838$129,025$184,546
Adjustments for Features0-10,615-13,132-11,875-13,219
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,374$83,165$119,706$117,150$171,327
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$36,541$33,985$88,162

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20112009200920092009
ModelRDXSLSLSLSL
TrimBaseSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 $1000 $1000
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 $1200 
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200    
Power trunk closer  $350 $350
Proximity key  $250 $250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500$500$500
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150 $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 $250
Rearview camera$200    
Rollover sensor$50    
Side curtain airbags$350    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover$75    
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
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear wiper$175    
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Bodyside cladding$350    
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Glass roof panel(s)  $300 $300
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200    
Sunroof$900    
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25    
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0    
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15$15
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Traffic + travel information$25    
USB port$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150
Boost gauge$75    
Compass$0    
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$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$100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150 $150
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 height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100   
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
Power tilt 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 hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000$4000$4000
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,850$16,245$18,945$17,595$19,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$11,395$14,095$12,745$14,195
Value of Feature Adjustments0-10,615-13,132-11,875-13,219

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20112009
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 Weight3,744 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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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested37525%

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