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Acura RL vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Acura RL vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $50,615 Acura RL | |||||
| Difference: $50,060 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $45,520 Acura RL | |||||
| Difference: $48,260 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | RL | SL | SL | SL | SL |
| Trim | Base | SL550 | SL600 | SL63 AMG | SL65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Base Price | $46,280 | $98,500 | $139,100 | $135,000 | $194,700 |
| Base Invoice | $41,560 | $91,605 | $129,363 | $125,550 | $181,071 |
| Technology Package | 3,620 | ||||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |||
| Technology Package | 3,245 | ||||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |||
| Options (change) | 3,620 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 3,245 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Destination | 715 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 1,300 | 2,600 | 2,600 | 2,600 |
| Total Price | $50,615 | $100,675 | $142,575 | $138,475 | $198,175 |
| Total Invoice | $45,520 | $93,780 | $132,838 | $129,025 | $184,546 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $40,845 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,676 | |||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | RL | SL | SL | SL | SL |
| Trim | Base | SL550 | SL600 | SL63 AMG | SL65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Engine | 290hp V6 | 382hp V8 | 510hp V12 | 518hp V8 | 604hp V12 |
| Transmission | T5 | T7 | T5 | T7 | T5 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 260, 10 | 510, 10 | 510, 10 | 510, 10 | 510, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/50-17 | 255/40-18 | 255/40-18 | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 |
| Total Price | $50,615 | $100,675 | $142,575 | $138,475 | $198,175 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -9,215 | -11,915 | -10,565 | -12,015 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $50,615 | $91,460 | $130,660 | $127,910 | $186,160 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $39,200 | $36,450 | $94,700 |
| Total Invoice | $45,520 | $93,780 | $132,838 | $129,025 | $184,546 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -8,584 | -11,101 | -9,844 | -11,189 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $45,520 | $85,196 | $121,737 | $119,181 | $173,357 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $36,541 | $33,985 | $88,161 |
Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | RL | SL | SL | SL | SL |
| Trim | Base | SL550 | SL600 | SL63 AMG | SL65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Accessories | |||||
| Active noise reduction | $0 | ||||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | ||||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | |||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | ||||
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | ||||
| Wind blocker, small | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Auto-raising roll bars / headrests | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | |||
| Rearview camera | $200 | ||||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | ||||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Cargo net | $40 | ||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | ||||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Climate Control | |||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | ||||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | ||||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Active rear differential | $500 | ||||
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | |||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | ||||
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | $300 | |||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | ||||
| Infotainment | |||||
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | $0 | ||||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | ||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | |||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | $150 | $150 | |||
| No leather in second row | $-300 | $-300 | $-300 | $-300 | |
| 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 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | ||||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | $650 | $650 | ||
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | $150 | |||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Wood trim, alternative type | $300 | ||||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | $4000 | $4000 | $4000 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |||
| Transmission | |||||
| Launch control | $100 | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $6,715 | $15,930 | $18,630 | $17,280 | $18,730 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $9,215 | $11,915 | $10,565 | $12,015 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -8,584 | -11,101 | -9,844 | -11,189 |
Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Model Year | 2008 | 2009 |
| Model | RL | SL |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 100.8 in |
| Length | 193.6 in | 180.4 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 71.5 in |
| Height | 57.1 in | 51.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,013 lb. | 4,221 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.4 gal. | 21.1 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.5 in | 37.7 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.5 in | 54.0 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.1 in | 53.9 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.4 in | 42.9 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.1 ft3 | 7.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.1 | 10.2 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Acura RL
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Wood trim, alternative type | 300 | No |
| Total Requested | 850 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 525 | 38% |
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