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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: $46,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,306

Acura RDX   
Difference: $42,716

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152016201620162016
ModelRDXSLSLSLSL
TrimBaseSL400SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $35,095 $85,050 $108,050 $149,700 $217,550
Base Invoice $32,962 $79,097 $100,487 $139,221 $202,322
Technology Package 3,700        
Wood trim       0 0
Technology Package 3,424        
Wood trim       0 0
Options (change) 3,700 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 3,424 0 0 0 0
Destination 920 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $39,715 $85,975 $108,975 $150,625 $219,775
Total Invoice $37,306 $80,022 $101,412 $140,146 $204,547

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,069
Model Year20152016201620162016
ModelRDXSLSLSLSL
TrimBaseSL400SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine273hp V6329hp V6449hp V8577hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT6T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10600, 11600, 11600, 11900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$39,715$85,975$108,975$150,625$219,775
Adjustments for Features0-9,290-12,340-17,315-23,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,715$76,685$96,635$133,310$196,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$19,950$56,625$119,475
Total Invoice$37,306$80,022$101,412$140,146$204,547
Adjustments for Features0-8,647-11,484-16,110-21,979
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,306$71,375$89,928$124,036$182,568
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$18,553$52,661$111,193

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20152016201620162016
ModelRDXSLSLSLSL
TrimBaseSL400SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
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$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
Power door closers    $300
Power liftgate$350    
Power rear side windows$200    
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350
Proximity key$250 $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Wind blocker, power small $300$300$300$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500$500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Blind spot collision prevention    $150
Blind spot warning system    $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning    $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention    $150
Lane departure warning    $200
Night vision    $1750
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0
Rearview camera$200 $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50    
Temporary spare tire$150    
Tires, run-flat $150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
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 
Adaptive windshield washer system $0$0$0$0
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Heated washer fluid system $50$50$50$50
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear wiper$175    
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade $100$100$100$100
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter   $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350    
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel    $2000
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300$300$300
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200  $200$200
Sunroof$900    
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0    
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
USB port$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200
Chronometer   $100$100
Compass$0    
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50    
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300$300$300
Center armrest(s), second row$50    
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Folding second row seats$300    
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250
Leather headliner    $1000
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$150
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$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    
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 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$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$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Total Value of Features$5,675$14,965$18,015$22,990$29,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,290$12,340$17,315$23,615
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,647-11,484-16,110-21,979

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20152016
ModelRDXSL
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase105.7 in101.8 in
Length183.5 in181.8 in
Width73.7 in73.9 in
Height66.1 in51.8 in
Curb Weight3,718 lb.3,936 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 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 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.3 ft313.5 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 information25Yes
Total Requested181572%
Total Not Requested70028%

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