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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: $57,045 Acura RL | |||||
| Difference: $44,270 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $52,187 Acura RL | |||||
| Difference: $42,188 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | RL | SL | SL | SL | SL |
| Trim | Base | SL550 | SL600 | SL55 AMG | SL65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Base Price | $48,200 | $95,300 | $133,200 | $129,300 | $187,200 |
| Base Invoice | $44,098 | $88,629 | $123,876 | $120,249 | $174,096 |
| Advance Package | 7,950 | ||||
| Voice control for nav and audio | 510 | 510 | 510 | 510 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 1,130 | 1,130 | 1,130 | 1,130 | |
| Adaptive cruise control | 2,200 | 2,200 | 2,200 | 2,200 | |
| Premium I Package | 2,500 | ||||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |||
| Advance Package | 7,194 | ||||
| Voice control for nav and audio | 474 | 474 | 474 | 474 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 1,051 | 1,051 | 1,051 | 1,051 | |
| Adaptive cruise control | 2,046 | 2,046 | 2,046 | 2,046 | |
| Premium I Package | 2,325 | ||||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |||
| Options (change) | 7,950 | 3,840 | 3,840 | 6,340 | 3,840 |
| Options (change) | 7,194 | 3,571 | 3,571 | 5,896 | 3,571 |
| Destination | 895 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 1,300 | 2,600 | 2,600 | 2,600 |
| Total Price | $57,045 | $101,315 | $140,515 | $139,115 | $194,515 |
| Total Invoice | $52,187 | $94,375 | $130,922 | $129,620 | $181,142 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,220 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,689 | |||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | RL | SL | SL | SL | SL |
| Trim | Base | SL550 | SL600 | SL55 AMG | SL65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Engine | 300hp V6 | 382hp V8 | 510hp V12 | 510hp V8 | 604hp V12 |
| Transmission | T6 | T7 | T5 | T5 | T5 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 260, 10 | 250, 8 | 250, 8 | 250, 8 | 250, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/45-18 | 255/40-18 | 255/40-18 | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 |
| Total Price | $57,045 | $101,315 | $140,515 | $139,115 | $194,515 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -8,050 | -9,750 | -9,500 | -9,850 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $57,045 | $93,265 | $130,765 | $129,615 | $184,665 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $37,500 | $36,350 | $91,400 |
| Total Invoice | $52,187 | $94,375 | $130,922 | $129,620 | $181,142 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -7,499 | -9,084 | -8,852 | -9,173 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $52,187 | $86,876 | $121,838 | $120,768 | $171,969 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $34,962 | $33,892 | $85,093 |
Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Model Year | 2012 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | RL | SL | SL | SL | SL |
| Trim | Base | SL550 | SL600 | SL55 AMG | SL65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | ||||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| 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 | $250 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | ||||
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | ||||
| Wind blocker, small | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Auto-raising roll bars / headrests | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | ||||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | ||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | ||||
| Rearview camera | $200 | ||||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | ||||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| 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 | ||||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | ||||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Aux input | $50 | ||||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | ||||
| CD changer, remote | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | $0 | ||||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | ||||
| USB port | $25 | ||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | ||||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| 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 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-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/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | $4000 | $4000 | $4000 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $7,815 | $15,865 | $17,565 | $17,315 | $17,665 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $8,050 | $9,750 | $9,500 | $9,850 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -7,499 | -9,084 | -8,852 | -9,173 |
Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Model Year | 2012 | 2008 |
| Model | RL | SL |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 100.8 in |
| Length | 195.8 in | 178.5 in |
| Width | 72.7 in | 71.5 in |
| Height | 57.2 in | 51.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,100 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 | 13.8 ft3 | 7.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.8 | 10.2 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Acura RL
| Advance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wood trim | 300 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 0 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2000 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 825 | 29% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 37% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL600
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 37% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL55 AMG
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 37% |
| Premium I Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 550 | 92% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 8% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL65 AMG
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 37% |
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