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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: $56,035

Acura RL   
Difference: $53,270

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,814

Acura RL   
Difference: $50,992

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120122012
ModelRLSLSL
TrimBaseSL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $47,200 $103,650 $140,440
Base Invoice $42,801 $96,395 $130,609
Advance Package 7,950    
Obstacle detection, rear   1,180 1,180
Adaptive cruise control   2,300 2,300
Wood trim     0
Advance Package 7,128    
Obstacle detection, rear   1,097 1,097
Adaptive cruise control   2,139 2,139
Wood trim     0
Options (change) 7,950 3,480 3,480
Options (change) 7,128 3,236 3,236
Destination 885 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $56,035 $109,305 $147,395
Total Invoice $50,814 $101,806 $137,320

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $43,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,804
Model Year201120122012
ModelRLSLSL
TrimBaseSL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine300hp V6382hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$56,035$109,305$147,395
Adjustments for Features0-9,865-10,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,035$99,440$136,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$37,040
Total Invoice$50,814$101,806$137,320
Adjustments for Features0-9,188-10,169
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,814$92,618$127,151
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$34,533

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year201120122012
ModelRLSLSL
TrimBaseSL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
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 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rearview camera$200  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
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 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
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-Audio-compatible player$0  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals $75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150
No leather in second row $-300$-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
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
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-folding headrests, second row seats$50  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
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$6,740$16,605$17,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,865$10,915
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,188-10,169

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20112012
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 Weight4,100 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
13.8 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.810.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested217577%
Total Not Requested65023%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

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