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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: $46,145

Acura RDX   
Difference: $61,650

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212009200920092009
ModelRDXRDXSLSLSLSL
TrimBasePMC EditionSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $38,400 $51,000 $98,500 $139,100 $135,000 $194,700
Advance Package 6,700 6,700        
Premium I Package     3,750   3,050  
Obstacle detection, rear     1,140   1,140  
Adaptive cruise control     2,230 2,230 2,230 2,230
Wood trim         0 0
Advance Package 6,347 6,347        
Premium I Package     3,488   2,836  
Obstacle detection, rear     1,060   1,060  
Adaptive cruise control     2,074 2,074 2,074 2,074
Wood trim         0 0
Options (change) 6,700 6,700 7,120 2,230 6,420 2,230
Options (change) 6,347 6,347 6,622 2,074 5,970 2,074
Destination 1,045 1,045 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600
Total Price $46,145 $58,745 $107,795 $144,805 $144,895 $200,405

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura RDX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura RDX PMC Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $53,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $85,433
Model Year202120212009200920092009
ModelRDXRDXSLSLSLSL
TrimBasePMC EditionSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine272hp I4272hp I4382hp V8510hp V12518hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionT10T10T7T5T7T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10410, 10510, 10510, 10510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19255/45-20255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$46,145$58,745$107,795$144,805$144,895$200,405
Adjustments for Features0-1,700-8,365-9,315-9,415-9,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,145$57,045$99,430$135,490$135,480$190,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,900$0$36,060$36,050$91,560

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year202120212009200920092009
ModelRDXRDXSLSLSLSL
TrimBasePMC EditionSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500$1500    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 $1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000 $1000
FWD$0     
AWD $1700    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0    
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600$600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850    
Power liftgate$350$350    
Power rear side windows$200$200    
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350$350
Remote start$150$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200    
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200    
Blind spot warning system$200$200    
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100    
Forward collision warning$200$200    
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning$200$200    
Lane keeping assist$400$400    
Pedestrian detection$50$50    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0    
Rearview camera$200$200    
Rollover sensor$50$50    
Side curtain airbags$350$350    
Wide-view rear camera$0$0    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover$75$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
Rear air vents$100$100    
Rear wiper$175$175    
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit    $0$0
Bodyside cladding$350$350    
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275    
Glass roof panel(s)   $300 $300
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200$200    
Sunroof$900$900    
Infotainment 
App support$0$0    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25    
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325$325
CD player$125$125    
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0    
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
HD radio$50$50    
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0    
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25    
Traffic + travel information$25$25    
USB port$25$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75    
Compass$0$0    
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50
LED headlights$1000$1000    
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50    
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50    
Folding second row seats$300$300    
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150   
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$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$100    
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$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
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$100    
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000$4000$4000
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  $100$100
Total Value of Features$10,075$11,775$18,440$19,390$19,490$19,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,700$8,365$9,315$9,415$9,415
Value of Feature Adjustments0-214-7,791-8,679-8,772-8,767

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20212009
ModelRDXSL
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase108.3 in100.8 in
Length186.8 in180.4 in
Width74.8 in71.5 in
Height65.7 in51.1 in
Curb Weight3,784 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.1 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.1 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.9 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
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 radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Total Requested326553%
Total Not Requested290047%

Option Package Details
Acura RDX PMC Edition

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
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 radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Total Requested326553%
Total Not Requested290047%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

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