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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: $65,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,306

Acura RDX   
Difference: $60,287

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201120112011
ModelRDXSLSLSL
TrimBaseSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $35,095 $102,600 $139,050 $198,750
Base Invoice $32,962 $95,418 $129,316 $184,838
Technology Package 3,700      
Wood trim     0 0
Technology Package 3,424      
Wood trim     0 0
Options (change) 3,700 0 0 0
Options (change) 3,424 0 0 0
Destination 920 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600 2,600
Total Price $39,715 $104,775 $142,525 $202,225
Total Invoice $37,306 $97,593 $132,791 $188,313

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $54,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50,176
Model Year2015201120112011
ModelRDXSLSLSL
TrimBaseSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine273hp V6382hp V8518hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionT6T7T7T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10510, 10510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$39,715$104,775$142,525$202,225
Adjustments for Features0-10,855-12,205-13,655
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,715$93,920$130,320$188,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$36,400$94,650
Total Invoice$37,306$97,593$132,791$188,313
Adjustments for Features0-10,111-11,371-12,716
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,306$87,482$121,420$175,597
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$33,938$88,115

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year2015201120112011
ModelRDXSLSLSL
TrimBaseSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0   
Power liftgate$350   
Power rear side windows$200   
Power trunk closer   $350
Proximity key$250  $250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500$500
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor$50   
Side curtain airbags$350   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo cover$75   
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear wiper$175   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bodyside cladding$350   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Glass roof panel(s)   $300
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200   
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
App support$0   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
USB port$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Compass$0   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Folding second row seats$300   
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Massage, driver seat  $100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats   $150
No leather in second row $-300$-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$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150$150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000$4000
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,875$16,730$18,080$19,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$10,855$12,205$13,655
Value of Feature Adjustments0-10,111-11,371-12,716

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20152011
ModelRDXSL
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase105.7 in100.8 in
Length183.5 in180.4 in
Width73.7 in71.5 in
Height66.1 in51.1 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 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.3 ft310.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Power liftgate350No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested179071%
Total Not Requested72529%

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