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Acura RL vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RL vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $53,770

Acura RL   
Difference: $44,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,067

Acura RL   
Difference: $43,421

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007201320132013201320132013
ModelRLS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimBaseS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $45,780 $92,350 $93,000 $95,000 $140,000 $160,300 $212,000
Base Invoice $40,795 $85,886 $86,490 $88,350 $130,200 $149,079 $197,160
Technology Package 3,620            
CMBS and Pax 3,700            
Driver Assistance Package   2,900 2,950 2,950 2,950    
Wood trim, alternative type   325 325        
Sunshades, second row, power   750 750 750      
Technology Package 3,221            
CMBS and Pax 3,381            
Driver Assistance Package   2,697 2,744 2,744 2,744    
Wood trim, alternative type   302 302        
Sunshades, second row, power   698 698 698      
Options (change) 7,320 3,975 4,025 3,700 2,950 0 0
Options (change) 6,602 3,697 3,744 3,442 2,744 0 0
Destination 670 905 905 905 905 905 905
Gas Tax 0 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 2,600 2,100
Total Price $53,770 $98,230 $98,930 $100,605 $144,855 $163,805 $215,005
Total Invoice $48,067 $91,488 $92,139 $93,697 $134,849 $152,584 $200,165

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $37,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,770
Model Year2007201320132013201320132013
ModelRLS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimBaseS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine290hp V6275hp V6 H240hp V6 D429hp V8536hp V8510hp V12621hp V12
TransmissionT5T7T7T7T7T5T5
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 141200, 151200, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/680-460255/45-18255/45-18255/45-18255/35-20255/45-19255/35-20
Total Price$53,770$98,230$98,930$100,605$144,855$163,805$215,005
Adjustments for Features0-6,140-7,840-6,090-8,990-14,715-14,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,770$92,090$91,090$94,515$135,865$149,090$200,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,000$0$3,425$44,775$58,000$109,200
Total Invoice$48,067$91,488$92,139$93,697$134,849$152,584$200,165
Adjustments for Features0-5,719-7,302-5,672-8,369-13,707-13,699
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,067$85,769$84,837$88,025$126,480$138,877$186,466
Cost Above Minimum$0$932$0$3,188$41,643$54,040$101,629

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Model Year2007201320132013201320132013
ModelRLS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimBaseS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000    $1000$1000
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200  
AWD$1700 $1700    
RWD $0 $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100$100$100
Active noise reduction$0      
Adaptive cruise control$600      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850$850$850$850
Heated steering wheel     $100 
Parking guidance system - passive $250$250$250$250$250$250
Power door closers $300$300$300$300$300$300
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350$350$350
Sunshades, second row$125      
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225$225$225$225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150$150$150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150$150
Lane departure prevention $150$150$150$150$150$150
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200$200$200
Night vision     $1750$1750
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250$250$250
Pedestrian detection, night     $50$50
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300$300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50$50
Tires, run-flat$150      
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50$50
Console with shifter$150      
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100      
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls     $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control     $125$125
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75      
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500      
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150 $150  
Exterior 
Body kit    $0 $0
Bodyside moldings$75      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   $25 $25
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200$200$200
Laminated rear side windows $100$100$100$100$100$100
Panoramic sunroof     $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     $1200$1200
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100$100$100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25 $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200$200$200
Chronometer    $100 $100
Compass $0$0$0$0$0$0
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50$50
Digital instruments $0$0$0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300$300$300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300$300$300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300$300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats     $200$200
Heated second row seats     $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates     $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   $150 $150
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Massage, second row seats     $150$150
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Memory system, second row seats     $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats     $225$225
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats     $75$75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100      
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100      
Power recliner, second row seats     $150$150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25$25$25$25$25
Power seatback bolsters, second row seats     $150$150
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats     $150$150
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats     $150$150
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200$200$200$200  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000$1000
Wood trim   $300$300$300$300
Wood trim, alternative type$300$300$300    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150 $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable    $4000$4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000   
Crosswind stabilization    $50$50$50
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100  
Total Value of Features$6,200$12,340$14,040$12,290$15,190$20,915$20,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,140$7,840$6,090$8,990$14,715$14,715
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,719-7,302-5,672-8,369-13,707-13,699

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Model Year20072013
ModelRLS-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase110.2 in124.6 in
Length193.6 in206.5 in
Width72.2 in73.7 in
Height57.1 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,013 lb.4,631 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in59.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in59.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft316.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Wood trim, alternative type300Yes
Total Requested1375100%
Total Not Requested00%
CMBS and Pax
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Tires, run-flat150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
245/680VR460 tires400No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested85061%
Total Not Requested55039%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S400 Hybrid

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S350 BlueTEC

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%

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