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Acura RL vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RL vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $53,715

Acura RL   
Difference: $9,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,908

Acura RL   
Difference: $11,040

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620182018
ModelRLSLCSLC
TrimBaseSLC300AMG SLC43
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $49,300 $48,400 $61,350
Base Invoice $43,912 $45,012 $57,056
Technology Package 3,800    
Premium 1 Package   2,500  
Premium 3 Package   9,600 6,650
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Wood trim   325 325
Leather seating surfaces   770  
Technology Package 3,381    
Premium 1 Package   2,325  
Premium 3 Package   8,928 6,185
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670
Wood trim   302 302
Leather seating surfaces   716  
Options (change) 3,800 13,915 7,695
Options (change) 3,381 12,941 7,157
Destination 615 995 995
Total Price $53,715 $63,310 $70,040
Total Invoice $47,908 $58,948 $65,208

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,790
Model Year200620182018
ModelRLSLCSLC
TrimBaseSLC300AMG SLC43
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine290hp V6241hp I4362hp V6
TransmissionT5T9T9
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/680-460225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$53,715$63,310$70,040
Adjustments for Features0-8,860-9,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,715$54,450$60,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,530
Total Invoice$47,908$58,948$65,208
Adjustments for Features0-8,250-8,435
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,908$50,698$56,773
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,075

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC

Model Year200620182018
ModelRLSLCSLC
TrimBaseSLC300AMG SLC43
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start via app $75$75
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Wind blocker, small $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Roll bar $200$200
Tires, run-flat$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500$500
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$7,365$16,225$16,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,860$9,060
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,250-8,435

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC

Model Year20062018
ModelRLSLC
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase110.2 in95.7 in
Length193.6 in162.8 in
Width72.2 in71.5 in
Height57.1 in51.3 in
Curb Weight4,013 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.5 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 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.110.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Tires, run-flat150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
245/680VR460 tires400No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested85061%
Total Not Requested55039%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC SLC300

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900106%
Total Not Requested-50-6%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested91565%
Total Not Requested50035%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Analog clock25No
LED headlights1000No
Smartphone integration0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD player125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested130026%
Total Not Requested364074%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000No
Smartphone integration0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD player125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested130028%
Total Not Requested326572%

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