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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: $54,860

Acura RL   
Difference: $38,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,347

Acura RL   
Difference: $37,379

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920102010201020102010
ModelRLS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimBaseS400 HybridS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $46,680 $87,950 $91,600 $133,550 $149,700 $201,150
Base Invoice $41,935 $81,794 $85,188 $124,202 $139,221 $187,070
CMBS 3,800          
Technology Package 3,620          
Driver Assistance Package   2,900 2,900 2,900    
Premium 1 Package   1,380        
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   580        
Sunshades, second row, power   740 740      
Heated steering wheel       0   0
CMBS 3,407          
Technology Package 3,245          
Driver Assistance Package   2,697 2,697 2,697    
Premium 1 Package   1,283        
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   539        
Sunshades, second row, power   688 688      
Heated steering wheel       0   0
Options (change) 7,420 5,600 3,640 2,900 0 0
Options (change) 6,652 5,207 3,385 2,697 0 0
Destination 760 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 -1,150 1,000 3,000 3,000 3,000
Total Price $54,860 $93,275 $97,115 $140,325 $153,575 $205,025
Total Invoice $49,347 $86,726 $90,448 $130,774 $143,096 $190,945

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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: $35,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,227
Model Year200920102010201020102010
ModelRLS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimBaseS400 HybridS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine300hp V6275hp V6 H382hp V8518hp V8510hp V12604hp V12
TransmissionT5T7T7T7T5T5
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18255/45-18255/45-18255/35-20255/45-18255/35-20
Total Price$54,860$93,275$97,115$140,325$153,575$205,025
Adjustments for Features0-3,390-3,490-8,965-13,965-13,990
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,860$89,885$93,625$131,360$139,610$191,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,740$41,475$49,725$101,150
Total Invoice$49,347$86,726$90,448$130,774$143,096$190,945
Adjustments for Features0-3,152-3,250-8,355-13,012-13,029
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,347$83,574$87,198$122,419$130,084$177,916
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,624$38,845$46,510$94,342

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

Model Year200920102010201020102010
ModelRLS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimBaseS400 HybridS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr 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  
AWD$1700     
RWD $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100$100
Active noise reduction$0     
Adaptive cruise control$600     
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850$850$850
Heated steering wheel   $100$100$100
Parking guidance system - passive   $250$250$250
Power door closers $300$300$300$300$300
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350$350
Proximity key$250  $250$250$250
Sunshades, second row$125     
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225$225$225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0     
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200$200
Night vision    $1750$1750
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection, night    $50$50
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300$300
Rearview camera$200  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50
Console with shifter$150     
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100     
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents$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
Variable intermittent wipers$75     
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500     
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
Panoramic sunroof    $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50     
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens    $1200$1200
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100$100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25     
Traffic information $25$25$25$25$25
USB port$25     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200$200
Chronometer   $100$100$100
Compass $0$0$0$0$0
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50
Digital instruments $0$0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger   $300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats    $200$200
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$100
Heated second row seats    $200$200
Massage, driver seat   $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Memory system, second row seats    $150$150
Metal pedals   $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats    $75$75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power recliner, second row seats    $150$150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25$25$25$25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats    $150$150
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650$650
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200$200$200  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $4000$4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000   
Crosswind stabilization   $50$50$50
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 $0
Total Value of Features$6,100$9,490$9,590$15,065$20,065$20,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,390$3,490$8,965$13,965$13,990
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,152-3,250-8,355-13,012-13,029

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

Model Year20092010
ModelRLS-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase110.2 in124.6 in
Length195.8 in206.5 in
Width72.7 in73.7 in
Height57.2 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,084 lb.4,456 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

CMBS
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested1525100%
Total Not Requested00%

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
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested40027%
Total Not Requested110073%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Power decklid300No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested45045%
Total Not Requested55055%

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
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested40027%
Total Not Requested110073%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested40027%
Total Not Requested110073%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S65 AMG

Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

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