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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: $51,060

Acura RL   
Difference: $53,715

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,940

Acura RL   
Difference: $51,653

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201120112011
ModelRLSLSLSL
TrimBaseSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $46,680 $102,600 $139,050 $198,750
Base Invoice $41,935 $95,418 $129,316 $184,838
Technology Package 3,620      
Wood trim     0 0
Technology Package 3,245      
Wood trim     0 0
Options (change) 3,620 0 0 0
Options (change) 3,245 0 0 0
Destination 760 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600 2,600
Total Price $51,060 $104,775 $142,525 $202,225
Total Invoice $45,940 $97,593 $132,791 $188,313

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $44,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,209
Model Year2009201120112011
ModelRLSLSLSL
TrimBaseSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine300hp V6382hp V8518hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionT5T7T7T5
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10510, 10510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$51,060$104,775$142,525$202,225
Adjustments for Features0-9,065-10,415-11,865
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,060$95,710$132,110$190,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$36,400$94,650
Total Invoice$45,940$97,593$132,791$188,313
Adjustments for Features0-8,444-9,704-11,049
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,940$89,149$123,087$177,264
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$33,938$88,115

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year2009201120112011
ModelRLSLSLSL
TrimBaseSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  $1000
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200 
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0   
Power rear side windows$200   
Power trunk closer   $350
Proximity key$250  $250
Sunshade, rear, power$225   
Sunshades, second row$125   
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500$500
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera$200   
Side curtain airbags$350   
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 
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   
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Glass roof panel(s)   $300
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
USB port$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Headlight washers $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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Massage, driver seat  $100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats   $150
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300
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$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50   
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150$150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000$4000
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,740$15,805$17,155$18,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,065$10,415$11,865
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,444-9,704-11,049

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See a complete comparison of Acura RL vs. Mercedes-Benz SL features.

Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20092011
ModelRLSL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase110.2 in100.8 in
Length195.8 in180.4 in
Width72.7 in71.5 in
Height57.2 in51.1 in
Curb Weight4,084 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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See a complete comparison of Acura RL vs. Mercedes-Benz SL specs.

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%

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