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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: $39,715

Acura RDX   
Difference: $58,790

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,306

Acura RDX   
Difference: $54,456

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152008200820082008
ModelRDXSLSLSLSL
TrimBaseSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $35,095 $95,300 $133,200 $129,300 $187,200
Base Invoice $32,962 $88,629 $123,876 $120,249 $174,096
Technology Package 3,700        
Voice control for nav and audio   510 510 510 510
Power trunk closer   520   520  
Wood trim       0 0
Technology Package 3,424        
Voice control for nav and audio   474 474 474 474
Power trunk closer   484   484  
Wood trim       0 0
Options (change) 3,700 1,030 510 1,030 510
Options (change) 3,424 958 474 958 474
Destination 920 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600
Total Price $39,715 $98,505 $137,185 $133,805 $191,185
Total Invoice $37,306 $91,762 $127,825 $124,682 $178,045

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $48,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,451
Model Year20152008200820082008
ModelRDXSLSLSLSL
TrimBaseSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine273hp V6382hp V8510hp V12510hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionT6T7T5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10250, 8250, 8250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$39,715$98,505$137,185$133,805$191,185
Adjustments for Features0-10,740-12,090-11,590-12,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,715$87,765$125,095$122,215$178,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$37,330$34,450$91,230
Total Invoice$37,306$91,762$127,825$124,682$178,045
Adjustments for Features0-10,005-11,265-10,800-11,352
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,306$81,757$116,560$113,882$166,693
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$34,803$32,125$84,936

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20152008200820082008
ModelRDXSLSLSLSL
TrimBaseSL550SL600SL55 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 
Active noise reduction$0    
Power liftgate$350    
Power rear side windows$200    
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350
Proximity key$250 $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
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    
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200    
Sunroof$900    
Infotainment 
App support$0    
Aux input$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25    
CD changer, remote $200$200$200$200
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0    
Media drive$15    
SMS text-to-speech reader$25    
Traffic + travel information$25    
USB port$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Compass$0    
Cornering lights  $50 $50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50    
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 $300
Folding second row seats$300    
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150   
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 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 dampers - mechanical$100    
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000$4000$4000
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,815$16,555$17,905$17,405$18,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$10,740$12,090$11,590$12,190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-10,005-11,265-10,800-11,352

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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 Year20152008
ModelRDXSL
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase105.7 in100.8 in
Length183.5 in178.5 in
Width73.7 in71.5 in
Height66.1 in51.0 in
Curb Weight3,718 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		26.1 ft37.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		61.3 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
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Power liftgate350No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested177571%
Total Not Requested74029%

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