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

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Acura RLX vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $61,345

Acura RLX   
Difference: $42,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,078

Acura RLX   
Difference: $40,836

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142009200920092009
ModelRLXSLSLSLSL
TrimBaseSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $48,450 $98,500 $139,100 $135,000 $194,700
Base Invoice $44,324 $91,605 $129,363 $125,550 $181,071
Advance Package 12,000        
Obstacle detection, rear   1,140   1,140  
Adaptive cruise control   2,230 2,230 2,230 2,230
Wood trim       0 0
Advance Package 10,859        
Obstacle detection, rear   1,060   1,060  
Adaptive cruise control   2,074 2,074 2,074 2,074
Wood trim       0 0
Options (change) 12,000 3,370 2,230 3,370 2,230
Options (change) 10,859 3,134 2,074 3,134 2,074
Destination 895 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600
Total Price $61,345 $104,045 $144,805 $141,845 $200,405
Total Invoice $56,078 $96,914 $134,912 $132,159 $186,620

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RLX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,744
Model Year20142009200920092009
ModelRLXSLSLSLSL
TrimBaseSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine310hp V6382hp V8510hp V12518hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionT6T7T5T7T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 14510, 10510, 10510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$61,345$104,045$144,805$141,845$200,405
Adjustments for Features0-6,540-8,840-7,890-8,940
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,345$97,505$135,965$133,955$191,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$38,460$36,450$93,960
Total Invoice$56,078$96,914$134,912$132,159$186,620
Adjustments for Features0-6,092-8,236-7,351-8,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,078$90,822$126,676$124,808$178,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$35,854$33,986$87,473

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Features Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20142009200920092009
ModelRLXSLSLSLSL
TrimBaseSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 $1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000 $1000
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0    
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850    
Power rear side windows$200    
Power trunk closer  $350 $350
Proximity key$250 $250 $250
Remote app$25    
Sunshade, rear, power$225    
Sunshades, second row$125    
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500$500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200    
Blind spot warning system$200    
Forward collision warning$200    
Lane departure warning$200    
Lane keeping assist$400    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0    
Rearview camera$200    
Rollover sensor$50    
Side curtain airbags$350    
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through$100    
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250    
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Glass roof panel(s)  $300 $300
Laminated front side windows$200    
Laminated rear side windows$100    
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750$6750
Sunroof$900    
Infotainment 
App support$0    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25    
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325
CD player$125    
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0    
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
HD radio$50    
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25    
Traffic + travel information$25    
USB port$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75    
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
LED headlights$1000    
Power-folding mirrors$50    
Spotter mirror(s)$50    
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50    
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300 $300
Heated second row seats$200    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150   
Massage, driver seat  $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150 $150
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650$650
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150$150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100    
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000$4000$4000
Rear wheel steering$1500    
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  $100$100
Total Value of Features$10,375$16,915$19,215$18,265$19,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,540$8,840$7,890$8,940
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,092-8,236-7,351-8,325

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20142009
ModelRLXSL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase112.2 in100.8 in
Length196.1 in180.4 in
Width74.4 in71.5 in
Height57.7 in51.1 in
Curb Weight3,934 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.6 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.310.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RLX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
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 system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Krell, 500W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Laminated rear side windows100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Laminated front side windows200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Woodgrain trim (optional)0No
245/40WR19 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested245043%
Total Not Requested325057%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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