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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: $54,415

Acura RL   
Difference: $9,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,927

Acura RL   
Difference: $10,951

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820172017
ModelRLSLCSLC
TrimBaseSLC300AMG SLC43
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $46,280 $47,950 $60,300
Base Invoice $41,560 $44,594 $56,079
CMBS and Pax 3,800    
Technology Package 3,620    
Premium 1 Package   2,500  
Leather seating surfaces   770  
Premium 3 Package   10,500 7,100
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Wood trim, alternative type   950 950
CMBS and Pax 3,407    
Technology Package 3,245    
Premium 1 Package   2,325  
Leather seating surfaces   716  
Premium 3 Package   9,765 6,603
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670
Wood trim, alternative type   883 883
Options (change) 7,420 15,440 8,770
Options (change) 6,652 14,359 8,156
Destination 715 925 925
Total Price $54,415 $64,315 $69,995
Total Invoice $48,927 $59,878 $65,160

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,353
Model Year200820172017
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$54,415$64,315$69,995
Adjustments for Features0-9,235-8,935
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,415$55,080$61,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,980
Total Invoice$48,927$59,878$65,160
Adjustments for Features0-8,598-8,318
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,927$51,280$56,842
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,562

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC

Model Year200820172017
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
Roll bar $200$200
Temporary spare tire $150$150
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
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
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
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$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$150  
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  
Door sill trim plates $100$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 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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$7,365$16,600$16,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,235$8,935
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,598-8,318

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC

Model Year20082017
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

CMBS and Pax
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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Wood trim, alternative type300Yes
Total Requested1375100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC SLC300

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested1150135%
Total Not Requested-300-35%
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?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Lane departure warning system200No
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 Requested130024%
Total Not Requested414076%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
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
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 Requested130027%
Total Not Requested346573%

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