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Acura RLX vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RLX vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $61,345

Acura RLX   
Difference: $36,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,078

Acura RLX   
Difference: $35,108

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201320132013201320132013
ModelRLXS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimBaseS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $48,450 $92,350 $93,000 $95,000 $140,000 $160,300 $212,000
Base Invoice $44,324 $85,886 $86,490 $88,350 $130,200 $149,079 $197,160
Advance Package 12,000            
Driver Assistance Package   2,900 2,950 2,950 2,950    
Sunshades, second row, power   750 750 750      
Advance Package 10,859            
Driver Assistance Package   2,697 2,744 2,744 2,744    
Sunshades, second row, power   698 698 698      
Options (change) 12,000 3,650 3,700 3,700 2,950 0 0
Options (change) 10,859 3,395 3,442 3,442 2,744 0 0
Destination 895 905 905 905 905 905 905
Gas Tax 0 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 2,600 2,100
Total Price $61,345 $97,905 $98,605 $100,605 $144,855 $163,805 $215,005
Total Invoice $56,078 $91,186 $91,837 $93,697 $134,849 $152,584 $200,165

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RLX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,599
Model Year2014201320132013201320132013
ModelRLXS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimBaseS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine310hp V6275hp V6 H240hp V6 D429hp V8536hp V8510hp V12621hp V12
TransmissionT6T7T7T7T7T5T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 141200, 151200, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19255/45-18255/45-18255/45-18255/35-20255/45-19255/35-20
Total Price$61,345$97,905$98,605$100,605$144,855$163,805$215,005
Adjustments for Features0-3,840-5,540-3,790-7,415-12,965-12,965
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,345$94,065$93,065$96,815$137,440$150,840$202,040
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,000$0$3,750$44,375$57,775$108,975
Total Invoice$56,078$91,186$91,837$93,697$134,849$152,584$200,165
Adjustments for Features0-3,576-5,160-3,530-6,903-12,077-12,070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,078$87,610$86,677$90,167$127,946$140,507$188,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$933$0$3,490$41,269$53,830$101,418

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Features Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Model Year2014201320132013201320132013
ModelRLXS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimBaseS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100      
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1000$1000
FWD$0      
RWD $0 $0$0$0$0
AWD  $1700    
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100$100$100
Active noise reduction$0      
Heated steering wheel     $100 
Parking guidance system - passive $250$250$250$250$250$250
Power door closers $300$300$300$300$300$300
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350$350$350
Remote app$25      
Sunshades, second row$125      
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225$225$225$225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0      
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150$150$150$150
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver$75      
Lane departure prevention $150$150$150$150$150$150
Lane keeping assist$400      
Night vision     $1750$1750
Pedestrian detection, night     $50$50
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300$300$300
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50$50
Cargo net $40$40$40$40$40$40
Console with shifter$150      
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100      
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15$15
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250    $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control     $125$125
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150 $150  
Exterior 
Body kit    $0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25 $25
Panoramic sunroof     $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
App support$0      
Aux input$50      
Bluetooth audio streaming$25      
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325$325$325
CD player$125      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     $1200$1200
iPod integration $100$100$100$100$100$100
Media drive$15      
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25      
Traffic + travel information$25      
Traffic information $25$25$25$25$25$25
USB port$25      
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25 $25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75      
Chronometer    $100 $100
Compass $0$0$0$0$0$0
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50$50
Digital instruments $0$0$0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights $125$125$125$125$125$125
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
LED headlights$1000      
Spotter mirror(s)$50      
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300$300$300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300$300$300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats     $200$200
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100  
Heated second row seats$200    $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates     $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   $150 $150
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Massage, second row seats     $150$150
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Memory system, second row seats     $150$150
Metal pedals    $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats     $225$225
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats     $75$75
Power recliner, second row seats     $150$150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25$25$25$25$25
Power seatback bolsters, second row seats     $150$150
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats     $150$150
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats     $150$150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50$50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner    $650$650$650
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200$200$200$200  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150 $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500   
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100      
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable    $4000$4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000   
Crosswind stabilization    $50$50$50
Rear wheel steering$1500      
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100  
Total Value of Features$6,690$10,530$12,230$10,480$14,105$19,655$19,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,840$5,540$3,790$7,415$12,965$12,965
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,576-5,160-3,530-6,903-12,077-12,070

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Model Year20142013
ModelRLXS-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase112.2 in124.6 in
Length196.1 in206.5 in
Width74.4 in73.7 in
Height57.7 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,934 lb.4,631 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.6 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in59.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in59.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.8 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft316.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RLX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Krell, 500W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Laminated rear side windows100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Laminated front side windows200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Woodgrain trim (optional)0No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
245/40WR19 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested445078%
Total Not Requested125022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S400 Hybrid

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165083%
Total Not Requested35017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S350 BlueTEC

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165083%
Total Not Requested35017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165083%
Total Not Requested35017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165083%
Total Not Requested35017%

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