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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: $54,415 Acura RL | |||||
| Difference: $34,960 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $48,927 Acura RL | |||||
| Difference: $34,257 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | RL | SL | SL | SL | SL |
| Trim | Base | SL450 | SL550 | AMG SL63 | AMG SL65 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Base Price | $46,280 | $86,950 | $110,800 | $151,350 | $219,850 |
| Base Invoice | $41,560 | $80,864 | $103,044 | $140,756 | $204,461 |
| CMBS and Pax | 3,800 | ||||
| Technology Package | 3,620 | ||||
| Wood trim, alternative type | 1,500 | 1,500 | 1,500 | 1,500 | |
| CMBS and Pax | 3,407 | ||||
| Technology Package | 3,245 | ||||
| Wood trim, alternative type | 1,395 | 1,395 | 1,395 | 1,395 | |
| Options (change) | 7,420 | 1,500 | 1,500 | 1,500 | 1,500 |
| Options (change) | 6,652 | 1,395 | 1,395 | 1,395 | 1,395 |
| Destination | 715 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,300 |
| Total Price | $54,415 | $89,375 | $113,225 | $153,775 | $223,575 |
| Total Invoice | $48,927 | $83,184 | $105,364 | $143,076 | $208,081 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,910 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,834 | |||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | RL | SL | SL | SL | SL |
| Trim | Base | SL450 | SL550 | AMG SL63 | AMG SL65 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Engine | 290hp V6 | 362hp V6 | 449hp V8 | 577hp V8 | 621hp V12 |
| Transmission | T5 | T9 | T9 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 260, 10 | 600, 11 | 600, 11 | 600, 11 | 900, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/680-460 | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 |
| Total Price | $54,415 | $89,375 | $113,225 | $153,775 | $223,575 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -9,050 | -12,100 | -17,575 | -21,675 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $54,415 | $80,325 | $101,125 | $136,200 | $201,900 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $20,800 | $55,875 | $121,575 |
| Total Invoice | $48,927 | $83,184 | $105,364 | $143,076 | $208,081 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -8,423 | -11,260 | -16,352 | -20,173 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $48,927 | $74,761 | $94,104 | $126,724 | $187,908 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $19,343 | $51,963 | $113,147 |
Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Model Year | 2008 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | RL | SL | SL | SL | SL |
| Trim | Base | SL450 | SL550 | AMG SL63 | AMG SL65 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | ||||
| 9-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1400 | $1400 | |||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Accessories | |||||
| Active noise reduction | $0 | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | ||||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power door closers | $300 | ||||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | ||||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Remote app | $25 | $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 | $300 | |
| 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 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | ||||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | ||||
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Collision preparation system, rear | $100 | ||||
| Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system | $0 | ||||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | ||||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure warning | $200 | ||||
| Lane keeping assist | $400 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | ||||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | |||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| 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 | |||||
| Adaptive windshield washer system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated washer fluid system | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | ||||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | ||||
| Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Active rear differential | $500 | ||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | $300 | |||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Raised top speed limiter | $0 | $0 | |||
| Exterior | |||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | ||||
| Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel | $2000 | ||||
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | |||
| Sunroof | $900 | ||||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | ||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | $0 | ||||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | ||||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | |||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | ||||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | ||||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | ||||
| 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 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| 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 | $150 | ||
| No leather in second row | $-300 | $-300 | $-300 | $-300 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $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 | ||||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $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 | |||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Active curve tilting | $1000 | $1000 | |||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | |||
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | $4000 | |||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | |||||
| Launch control | $100 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $7,665 | $16,715 | $19,765 | $25,240 | $29,340 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $9,050 | $12,100 | $17,575 | $21,675 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -8,423 | -11,260 | -16,352 | -20,173 |
Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Model Year | 2008 | 2017 |
| Model | RL | SL |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 101.7 in |
| Length | 193.6 in | 182.3 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 73.9 in |
| Height | 57.1 in | 51.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,013 lb. | 3,827 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.4 gal. | 19.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.5 in | 39.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.5 in | 55.5 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.1 in | 0.0 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 | 8.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.1 | 13.5 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Acura RL
| CMBS and Pax | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Tires, run-flat | 150 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| 245/680VR460 tires | 400 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 29% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Wood trim, alternative type | 300 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1375 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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