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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: $56,035

Acura RL   
Difference: $37,790

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,814

Acura RL   
Difference: $36,508

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120142014
ModelRLS-ClassS-Class
TrimBaseS550S63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $47,200 $92,900 $139,500
Base Invoice $42,801 $86,397 $129,735
Advance Package 7,950    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     0
Advance Package 7,128    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     0
Options (change) 7,950 0 0
Options (change) 7,128 0 0
Destination 885 925 925
Total Price $56,035 $93,825 $140,425
Total Invoice $50,814 $87,322 $130,660

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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: $34,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,548
Model Year201120142014
ModelRLS-ClassS-Class
TrimBaseS550S63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine300hp V6449hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18255/45-18255/40-20
Total Price$56,035$93,825$140,425
Adjustments for Features0-3,180-8,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,035$90,645$132,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$41,775
Total Invoice$50,814$87,322$130,660
Adjustments for Features0-2,960-7,448
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,814$84,362$123,212
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$38,850

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

Model Year201120142014
ModelRLS-ClassS-Class
TrimBaseS550S63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
AWD$1700 $1700
RWD $0 
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Active noise reduction$0  
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Power door closers $300$300
Power trunk closer $350$350
Proximity key$250 $250
Remote app $25$25
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Sunshades, second row$125  
Sunshades, second row, power  $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50
Tires, run-flat $150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust  $250
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Front splitter spoiler  $200
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Laminated rear side windows $100$100
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Chronometer  $100
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights $1000$1000
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250  
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals  $75
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  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50  
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization $50$50
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$7,500$10,680$15,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,180$8,005
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,960-7,448

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

Model Year20112014
ModelRLS-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase110.2 in124.6 in
Length195.8 in206.5 in
Width72.7 in74.8 in
Height57.2 in58.7 in
Curb Weight4,100 lb.4,730 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in59.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in43.0 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested217577%
Total Not Requested65023%

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