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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: $54,415

Acura RL   
Difference: $56,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,927

Acura RL   
Difference: $53,973

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201420142014
ModelRLSLSLSL
TrimBaseSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $46,280 $106,700 $147,300 $214,500
Base Invoice $41,560 $99,231 $136,989 $199,485
CMBS and Pax 3,800      
Technology Package 3,620      
Driver Assistance Package   2,950 2,950  
Wood trim     0 0
CMBS and Pax 3,407      
Technology Package 3,245      
Driver Assistance Package   2,744 2,744  
Wood trim     0 0
Options (change) 7,420 2,950 2,950 0
Options (change) 6,652 2,744 2,744 0
Destination 715 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $54,415 $110,575 $151,175 $216,725
Total Invoice $48,927 $102,900 $140,658 $201,710

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $44,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,815
Model Year2008201420142014
ModelRLSLSLSL
TrimBaseSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine290hp V6429hp V8530hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT5T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10600, 14600, 14900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/680-460255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$54,415$110,575$151,175$216,725
Adjustments for Features0-11,990-16,665-21,265
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,415$98,585$134,510$195,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$35,925$96,875
Total Invoice$48,927$102,900$140,658$201,710
Adjustments for Features0-11,158-15,506-19,792
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,927$91,742$125,152$181,918
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$33,410$90,176

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year2008201420142014
ModelRLSLSLSL
TrimBaseSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0   
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Power door closers   $300
Power rear side windows$200   
Power trunk closer $350$350$350
Remote app $25$25$25
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500
Sunshade, rear, power$225   
Sunshades, second row$125   
Wind blocker, power small $300$300$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500$500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention $150$150$150
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Night vision   $1750
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo net$40   
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system $0$0$0
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500   
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel   $2000
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300$300
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Chronometer  $100$100
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300$300
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Door sill trim plates $100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather headliner   $1000
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150$150
No leather in second row $-300$-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
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50   
Synthetic suede headliner  $650 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300$300
Wood trim, alternative type$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Total Value of Features$6,415$18,405$23,080$27,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$11,990$16,665$21,265
Value of Feature Adjustments0-11,158-15,506-19,792

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20082014
ModelRLSL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase110.2 in101.8 in
Length193.6 in181.8 in
Width72.2 in73.9 in
Height57.1 in51.8 in
Curb Weight4,013 lb.4,002 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 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 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.113.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

CMBS and Pax
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Tires, run-flat150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
245/680VR460 tires400No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Wood trim, alternative type300No
Total Requested107578%
Total Not Requested30022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

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 SL SL63 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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