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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: $57,045

Acura RL   
Difference: $47,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,187

Acura RL   
Difference: $44,727

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009200920092009
ModelRLSLSLSLSL
TrimBaseSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $48,200 $98,500 $139,100 $135,000 $194,700
Base Invoice $44,098 $91,605 $129,363 $125,550 $181,071
Advance Package 7,950        
Obstacle detection, rear   1,140   1,140  
Adaptive cruise control   2,230 2,230 2,230 2,230
Wood trim       0 0
Advance Package 7,194        
Obstacle detection, rear   1,060   1,060  
Adaptive cruise control   2,074 2,074 2,074 2,074
Wood trim       0 0
Options (change) 7,950 3,370 2,230 3,370 2,230
Options (change) 7,194 3,134 2,074 3,134 2,074
Destination 895 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600
Total Price $57,045 $104,045 $144,805 $141,845 $200,405
Total Invoice $52,187 $96,914 $134,912 $132,159 $186,620

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $38,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,865
Model Year20122009200920092009
ModelRLSLSLSLSL
TrimBaseSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine300hp V6382hp V8510hp V12518hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionT6T7T5T7T5
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10510, 10510, 10510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$57,045$104,045$144,805$141,845$200,405
Adjustments for Features0-8,440-10,740-9,790-10,840
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,045$95,605$134,065$132,055$189,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$38,460$36,450$93,960
Total Invoice$52,187$96,914$134,912$132,159$186,620
Adjustments for Features0-7,862-10,006-9,121-10,094
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,187$89,052$124,906$123,038$176,526
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$35,854$33,986$87,474

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20122009200920092009
ModelRLSLSLSLSL
TrimBaseSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr 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 $1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $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
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    
Glass roof panel(s)  $300 $300
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750$6750
Sunroof$900    
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0    
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
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$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors$50    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50    
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300 $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150   
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
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 
Launch control   $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,290$15,730$18,030$17,080$18,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,440$10,740$9,790$10,840
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,862-10,006-9,121-10,094

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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 Year20122009
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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See a complete comparison of Acura RL vs. Mercedes-Benz SL specs.

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 warning200No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested215076%
Total Not Requested67524%

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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