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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: $56,035

Acura RL   
Difference: $7,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,814

Acura RL   
Difference: $8,483

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120172017
ModelRLSLCSLC
TrimBaseSLC300AMG SLC43
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $47,200 $47,950 $60,300
Base Invoice $42,801 $44,594 $56,079
Advance Package 7,950    
Premium 1 Package   2,500  
Premium 3 Package   10,500 7,100
Leather seating surfaces   770  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Wood trim   325 325
Advance Package 7,128    
Premium 1 Package   2,325  
Premium 3 Package   9,765 6,603
Leather seating surfaces   716  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670
Wood trim   302 302
Options (change) 7,950 14,815 8,145
Options (change) 7,128 13,778 7,575
Destination 885 925 925
Total Price $56,035 $63,690 $69,370
Total Invoice $50,814 $59,297 $64,579

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz SLC SLC300
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $607
Model Year201120172017
ModelRLSLCSLC
TrimBaseSLC300AMG SLC43
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine300hp V6241hp I4362hp V6
TransmissionT6T9T9
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$56,035$63,690$69,370
Adjustments for Features0-8,460-8,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,035$55,230$61,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,980
Total Invoice$50,814$59,297$64,579
Adjustments for Features0-7,876-7,596
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,814$51,421$56,983
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,562

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC

Model Year201120172017
ModelRLSLCSLC
TrimBaseSLC300AMG SLC43
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
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 
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
Roll bar $200$200
Temporary spare tire $150$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
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
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$7,740$16,200$15,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,460$8,160
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,876-7,596

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC

Model Year20112017
ModelRLSLC
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase110.2 in95.7 in
Length195.8 in162.8 in
Width72.7 in71.5 in
Height57.2 in51.3 in
Curb Weight4,100 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
13.8 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.810.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested252589%
Total Not Requested30011%

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, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD player125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Analog clock25No
LED headlights1000No
Smartphone integration0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested155028%
Total Not Requested389072%

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, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD player125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000No
Smartphone integration0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested155033%
Total Not Requested321567%

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