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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: $42,960

Acura RDX   
Difference: $69,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,470

Acura RDX   
Difference: $63,930

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201120112011
ModelRDXSLSLSL
TrimBaseSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $35,370 $102,600 $139,050 $198,750
Base Invoice $33,287 $95,418 $129,316 $184,838
Advance Package 6,650      
Premium 1 Package   3,850 3,150  
Obstacle detection, rear   1,170 1,170  
Adaptive cruise control   2,300 2,300 2,300
Wood trim     0 0
Advance Package 6,243      
Premium 1 Package   3,580 2,930  
Obstacle detection, rear   1,088 1,088  
Adaptive cruise control   2,139 2,139 2,139
Wood trim     0 0
Options (change) 6,650 7,320 6,620 2,300
Options (change) 6,243 6,807 6,157 2,139
Destination 940 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600 2,600
Total Price $42,960 $112,095 $149,145 $204,525
Total Invoice $40,470 $104,400 $138,948 $190,452

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $60,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $55,697
Model Year2016201120112011
ModelRDXSLSLSL
TrimBaseSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine279hp 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$42,960$112,095$149,145$204,525
Adjustments for Features0-8,840-9,890-9,890
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,960$103,255$139,255$194,635
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$36,000$91,380
Total Invoice$40,470$104,400$138,948$190,452
Adjustments for Features0-8,233-9,214-9,209
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,470$96,167$129,734$181,243
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$33,567$85,076

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year2016201120112011
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   
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850   
Power liftgate$350   
Power rear side windows$200   
Power trunk closer $350$350$350
Remote start$150   
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200   
Blind spot warning system$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Forward collision warning$200   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure warning$200   
Lane keeping assist$400   
Pedestrian detection$50   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0   
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor$50   
Side curtain airbags$350   
Wide-view rear camera$0   
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
Rear air vents$100   
Rear wiper$175   
Residual heat $50$50$50
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
iPod integration $100$100$100
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
USB port$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Compass$0   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50
LED headlights$1000   
Spotter mirror(s)$50   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
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$150$150
No leather in second row $-300$-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
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver 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
Power thigh support length 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
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100$100
Total Value of Features$9,625$18,465$19,515$19,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,840$9,890$9,890
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,233-9,214-9,209

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20162011
ModelRDXSL
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase105.7 in100.8 in
Length184.4 in180.4 in
Width73.7 in71.5 in
Height65.0 in51.1 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 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

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
Remote start150No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Total Requested331554%
Total Not Requested285046%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%

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