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

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Acura RL vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $50,070

Acura RL   
Difference: $55,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,686

Acura RL   
Difference: $53,884

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720122012
ModelRLSLSL
TrimBaseSL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $45,780 $103,650 $140,440
Base Invoice $40,795 $96,395 $130,609
Technology Package 3,620    
Wood trim     0
Technology Package 3,221    
Wood trim     0
Options (change) 3,620 0 0
Options (change) 3,221 0 0
Destination 670 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $50,070 $105,825 $143,915
Total Invoice $44,686 $98,570 $134,084

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $45,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,973
Model Year200720122012
ModelRLSLSL
TrimBaseSL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine290hp V6382hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT5T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$50,070$105,825$143,915
Adjustments for Features0-10,640-11,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,070$95,185$132,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$37,690
Total Invoice$44,686$98,570$134,084
Adjustments for Features0-9,911-10,286
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,686$88,659$123,798
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$35,139

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year200720122012
ModelRLSLSL
TrimBaseSL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Power rear side windows$200  
Power trunk closer $350$350
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Wind blocker, small $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera$200  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo net$40  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150
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 height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50  
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300
Wood trim, alternative type$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$6,440$17,080$17,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$10,640$11,040
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,911-10,286

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20072012
ModelRLSL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase110.2 in100.8 in
Length193.6 in180.4 in
Width72.2 in71.5 in
Height57.1 in51.1 in
Curb Weight4,013 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.110.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Wood trim, alternative type300No
Total Requested87564%
Total Not Requested50036%

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