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Acura RDX vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RDX vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $46,145

Acura RDX   
Difference: $148,530

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212012
ModelRDXRDXSLS AMG
TrimBasePMC EditionBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Base Price $38,400 $51,000 $189,600
Advance Package 6,700 6,700  
Adaptive dampers - electrical     2,500
Advance Package 6,347 6,347  
Adaptive dampers - electrical     2,325
Options (change) 6,700 6,700 2,500
Options (change) 6,347 6,347 2,325
Destination 1,045 1,045 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700
Total Price $46,145 $58,745 $194,675

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura RDX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura RDX PMC Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $151,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $174,361
Model Year202120212012
ModelRDXRDXSLS AMG
TrimBasePMC EditionBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Engine272hp I4272hp I4563hp V8
TransmissionT10T10T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10410, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19255/45-20265/35-19
Total Price$46,145$58,745$194,675
Adjustments for Features-2,470-4,1700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,675$54,575$194,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,900$0

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

Model Year202120212012
ModelRDXRDXSLS AMG
TrimBasePMC EditionBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500$1500 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
FWD$0  
AWD $1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Cruise control  $150
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote start$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Wide-view rear camera$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo net  $40
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Residual heat  $50
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bright-finished fuel door  $100
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Retractable rear spoiler  $400
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
DVD-compatible player  $0
iPod integration  $100
SD Card slot  $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Metal pedals  $75
No leather in second row  $-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$9,950$11,650$7,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,470$4,170$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-396-5250

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

Model Year20212012
ModelRDXSLS AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase108.3 in105.5 in
Length186.8 in182.6 in
Width74.8 in76.3 in
Height65.7 in49.3 in
Curb Weight3,784 lb.3,572 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.1 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in58.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in63.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.7 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 ft36.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.9 ft36.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Fog lights125No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote start150No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15Yes
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 sound250No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Lane keeping assist400No
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
Total Requested284046%
Total Not Requested332554%

Option Package Details
Acura RDX PMC Edition

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Fog lights125No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote start150No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15Yes
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 sound250No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Lane keeping assist400No
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
Total Requested284046%
Total Not Requested332554%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

Adaptive shocks - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%

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