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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: $61,370

Acura RLX   
Difference: $40,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,103

Acura RLX   
Difference: $39,041

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520142014
ModelRLXS-ClassS-Class
TrimBaseS550S63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $48,450 $92,900 $139,500
Base Invoice $44,324 $86,397 $129,735
Advance Package 12,000    
Heated steering wheel   490  
Driver Assistance Package   2,800 2,800
Premium 1 Package   4,500  
Heated second row seats   620 620
Advance Package 10,859    
Heated steering wheel   456  
Driver Assistance Package   2,604 2,604
Premium 1 Package   4,185  
Heated second row seats   577 577
Options (change) 12,000 8,410 3,420
Options (change) 10,859 7,822 3,181
Destination 920 925 925
Total Price $61,370 $102,235 $143,845
Total Invoice $56,103 $95,144 $133,841

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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: $34,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,127
Model Year201520142014
ModelRLXS-ClassS-Class
TrimBaseS550S63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine310hp V6449hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 14590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19255/45-18255/40-20
Total Price$61,370$102,235$143,845
Adjustments for Features0-6,355-8,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,370$95,880$135,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$39,460
Total Invoice$56,103$95,144$133,841
Adjustments for Features0-5,914-7,914
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,103$89,230$125,927
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$36,697

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

Model Year201520142014
ModelRLXS-ClassS-Class
TrimBaseS550S63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
FWD$0  
RWD $0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Active noise reduction$0  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power door closers $300$300
Power trunk closer $350$350
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Sunshades, second row$125  
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Rear side airbags $300$300
Tires, run-flat $150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo net $40$40
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Residual heat $50$50
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust  $250
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Front splitter spoiler  $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Chronometer  $100
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Massage, driver seat $100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals  $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Wood trim $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization $50$50
Rear wheel steering$1500  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$5,325$11,680$13,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,355$8,505
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,914-7,914

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

Model Year20152014
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.4,730 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 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in59.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.8 in43.0 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
Heated steering wheel100Yes
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
Laminated front side windows200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Woodgrain trim (optional)0No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Laminated rear side windows100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
245/40WR19 tires400No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested497586%
Total Not Requested82514%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested170074%
Total Not Requested60026%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested95036%
Total Not Requested172564%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested170074%
Total Not Requested60026%

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