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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: $63,160

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2021202120122012
ModelRDXRDXSLSL
TrimBasePMC EditionSL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $38,400 $51,000 $103,650 $140,440
Advance Package 6,700 6,700    
Obstacle detection, rear     1,180 1,180
Adaptive cruise control     2,300 2,300
Wood trim       0
Advance Package 6,347 6,347    
Obstacle detection, rear     1,097 1,097
Adaptive cruise control     2,139 2,139
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 6,700 6,700 3,480 3,480
Options (change) 6,347 6,347 3,236 3,236
Destination 1,045 1,045 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $46,145 $58,745 $109,305 $147,395

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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: $54,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $86,767
Model Year2021202120122012
ModelRDXRDXSLSL
TrimBasePMC EditionSL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine272hp I4272hp I4382hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT10T10T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10410, 10510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19255/45-20255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$46,145$58,745$109,305$147,395
Adjustments for Features0-1,700-8,440-9,490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,145$57,045$100,865$137,905
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,900$0$37,040

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year2021202120122012
ModelRDXRDXSLSL
TrimBasePMC EditionSL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500$1500  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
FWD$0   
AWD $1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0  
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Remote start$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Wind blocker, small  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $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
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
Cargo cover$75$75  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat  $50$50
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Power retractable hardtop  $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
CD player$125$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
iPod integration  $100$100
SD Card slot  $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic 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
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150$150
No leather in second row  $-300$-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
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$10,025$11,725$18,465$19,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,700$8,440$9,490
Value of Feature Adjustments0-214-7,861-8,841

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20212012
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
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
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
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 Requested331554%
Total Not Requested285046%

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
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
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
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 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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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