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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: $43,475

Acura RDX   
Difference: $49,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,317

Acura RDX   
Difference: $45,029

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182015201520152015
ModelRDXSLSLSLSL
TrimBaseSL400SL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $35,800 $84,000 $106,900 $148,050 $215,250
Base Invoice $33,995 $78,120 $99,417 $137,687 $200,183
Advance Package 6,700        
Premium 1 Package   4,900      
Driver Assistance Package   2,950 2,950 2,950  
Wood trim       0 0
Advance Package 6,347        
Premium 1 Package   4,557      
Driver Assistance Package   2,744 2,744 2,744  
Wood trim       0 0
Options (change) 6,700 7,850 2,950 2,950 0
Options (change) 6,347 7,301 2,744 2,744 0
Destination 975 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $43,475 $92,775 $110,775 $151,925 $217,475
Total Invoice $41,317 $86,346 $103,086 $141,356 $202,408

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $39,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,731
Model Year20182015201520152015
ModelRDXSLSLSLSL
TrimBaseSL400SL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine279hp V6329hp V6429hp 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$43,475$92,775$110,775$151,925$217,475
Adjustments for Features0-9,990-9,990-14,965-19,265
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,475$82,785$100,785$136,960$198,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$18,000$54,175$115,425
Total Invoice$41,317$86,346$103,086$141,356$202,408
Adjustments for Features0-9,298-9,297-13,924-17,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,317$77,048$93,789$127,432$184,478
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$16,741$50,384$107,430

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20182015201520152015
ModelRDXSLSLSLSL
TrimBaseSL400SL550SL63 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$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0    
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100
Power door closers    $300
Power liftgate$350    
Power rear side windows$200    
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote start$150    
Semi-automated parking system $500$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
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150$150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100    
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention $150$150$150$150
Lane keeping assist$400    
Night vision    $1750
Pedestrian detection$50    
Rollover sensor$50    
Temporary spare tire$150    
Tires, run-flat $150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
Wide-view rear camera$0    
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 windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents$100    
Rear wiper$175    
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
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
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
Siri Eyes Free support$0    
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 headlights $200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75    
Chronometer   $100$100
Compass$0    
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
LED headlights$1000    
Spotter mirror(s)$50    
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300$300$300
Center armrest(s), second row$50    
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$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$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$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 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
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
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Total Value of Features$7,225$17,215$17,215$22,190$26,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,990$9,990$14,965$19,265
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,298-9,297-13,924-17,930

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20182015
ModelRDXSL
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase105.7 in101.8 in
Length184.4 in181.8 in
Width73.7 in73.9 in
Height65.0 in51.8 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.3,936 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 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

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote start150No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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 system200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Navigation system600Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Total Requested504082%
Total Not Requested112518%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL400

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested150049%
Total Not Requested155051%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested185093%
Total Not Requested1507%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested185093%
Total Not Requested1507%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested185093%
Total Not Requested1507%

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