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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: $39,507

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,078

Acura RLX   
Difference: $37,497

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420172017201720172017
ModelRLXS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimBaseS550S550eAMG S63S600AMG S65
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $48,450 $96,600 $96,600 $144,700 $170,750 $226,900
Base Invoice $44,324 $89,838 $89,838 $134,571 $158,798 $211,017
Advance Package 12,000          
Driver Assistance Package   2,250 2,250 2,250    
Premium Package   4,500 4,500      
Heated second row seats   620 620 620    
Advance Package 10,859          
Driver Assistance Package   2,093 2,093 2,093    
Premium Package   4,185 4,185      
Heated second row seats   577 577 577    
Options (change) 12,000 7,370 7,370 2,870 0 0
Options (change) 10,859 6,855 6,855 2,670 0 0
Destination 895 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,043 0 1,700 2,100
Total Price $61,345 $104,895 $100,852 $148,495 $173,375 $229,925
Total Invoice $56,078 $97,618 $93,575 $138,166 $161,423 $214,042

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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: $32,317
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,826
Model Year201420172017201720172017
ModelRLXS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimBaseS550S550eAMG S63S600AMG S65
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine310hp V6449hp V8329hp V6 PiH577hp V8523hp V12621hp V12
TransmissionT6T9T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 14590, 13590, 13590, 131940, 241940, 24
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19255/45-18245/45-19255/40-20245/45-19255/40-20
Total Price$61,345$104,895$100,852$148,495$173,375$229,925
Adjustments for Features0-7,065-7,190-9,765-20,015-20,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,345$97,830$93,662$138,730$153,360$209,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,168$0$45,068$59,698$115,798
Total Invoice$56,078$97,618$93,575$138,166$161,423$214,042
Adjustments for Features0-6,575-6,671-9,086-18,635-19,051
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,078$91,043$86,904$129,080$142,788$194,991
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,139$0$42,176$55,884$108,087

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

Model Year201420172017201720172017
ModelRLXS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimBaseS550S550eAMG S63S600AMG S65
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0     
RWD $0$0 $0$0
AWD   $1700  
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100$100
Active noise reduction$0     
Eco accelerator  $100   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel    $100$100
Power door closers $300$300$300$300$300
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350$350
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25$25
Remote start via app $75$75$75$75$75
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500$500$500
Sunshades, second row$125     
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225$225$225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0     
Animal detection, night    $50$50
Around view cameras    $500$500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200$200
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row    $50$50
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150$150$150
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system $0$0$0$0$0
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150
Inflatable rear seat belts    $200$200
Night vision    $1750$1750
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50$50$50
Pedestrian detection, night    $50$50
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300$300
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200  
Tires, run-flat $150$150 $150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50
Cargo net $40$40$40$40$40
Console with shifter$150     
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100     
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100
Fragrance atomizer $200$200$200$200$200
Heated washer fluid system $50$50$50$50$50
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50$50$50
Rear air vents $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
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade $100$100$100$100$100
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
9 kWh battery pack  $0   
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust   $250 $250
Radar-based brake regeneration  $200   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25
Carbon fiber engine cover     $0
Front splitter spoiler   $200 $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0   
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900     
Infotainment 
Aux input$50     
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325$325
CD player$125     
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0     
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens    $1200$1200
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0$0
Near-field communications (NFC) $25$25$25$25$25
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200     
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25 $25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75     
Chronometer   $100 $100
Compass $0$0$0$0$0
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Head-up display (HUD)    $350$350
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100$100$100$100
Interior ambient lighting$150     
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250$250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
Spotter mirror(s)$50     
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300$300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300$300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, second row    $450$450
Cooled or ventilated second row seats    $200$200
Door sill trim plates$100     
Heated front row armrests    $100$100
Heated second row armrests    $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim$250   $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150 $150
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Massage, second row seats    $150$150
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Memory system, second row seats    $150$150
Metal pedals   $75 $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats    $225$225
Power footrest, right rear seat    $250$250
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats    $75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats    $75$75
Power legrest, right second row seat    $500$500
Power recliner, second row seats    $150$150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25$25$25$25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats    $150$150
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats    $150$150
Rapid-heating front seats $0$0$0$0$0
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650$650
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable    $5500$5500
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500  
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100     
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350 
Camera-linked adaptive suspension    $500$500
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50$50
Polished alloy wheels     $350
Rear wheel steering$1500     
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100  
Total Value of Features$5,925$12,990$13,115$15,690$25,940$26,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,065$7,190$9,765$20,015$20,465
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,575-6,671-9,086-18,635-19,051

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

Model Year20142017
ModelRLXS-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase112.2 in124.6 in
Length196.1 in206.5 in
Width74.4 in74.8 in
Height57.7 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,934 lb.4,664 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.6 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in59.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.8 in43.1 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft316.3 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 system400Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Krell, 500W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Laminated front side windows200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Woodgrain trim (optional)0No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Laminated rear side windows100Yes
245/40WR19 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested487586%
Total Not Requested82514%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested150079%
Total Not Requested40021%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Proximity key250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested95036%
Total Not Requested172564%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550e

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested150079%
Total Not Requested40021%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Proximity key250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested95036%
Total Not Requested172564%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG S63

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested150079%
Total Not Requested40021%

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