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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: $48,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,078

Acura RLX   
Difference: $45,686

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201320132013
ModelRLXSLSLSL
TrimBaseSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $48,450 $105,500 $145,800 $212,240
Base Invoice $44,324 $98,115 $135,594 $197,383
Advance Package 12,000      
Driver Assistance Package   2,950 2,950  
Wood trim     0 0
Advance Package 10,859      
Driver Assistance Package   2,744 2,744  
Wood trim     0 0
Options (change) 12,000 2,950 2,950 0
Options (change) 10,859 2,744 2,744 0
Destination 895 905 905 905
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $61,345 $109,355 $149,655 $214,445
Total Invoice $56,078 $101,764 $139,243 $199,588

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RLX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $41,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,879
Model Year2014201320132013
ModelRLXSLSLSL
TrimBaseSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine310hp V6429hp V8530hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT6T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 14600, 14600, 14900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$61,345$109,355$149,655$214,445
Adjustments for Features0-6,240-10,940-16,840
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,345$103,115$138,715$197,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$35,600$94,490
Total Invoice$56,078$101,764$139,243$199,588
Adjustments for Features0-5,807-10,179-15,673
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,078$95,957$129,064$183,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$33,107$87,958

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Features Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year2014201320132013
ModelRLXSLSLSL
TrimBaseSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100
Power door closers   $300
Power rear side windows$200   
Power trunk closer   $350
Proximity key$250  $250
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Sunshade, rear, power$225   
Sunshades, second row$125   
Wind blocker, power small $300$300$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500$500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention $150$150$150
Lane keeping assist$400   
Obstacle detection, front$150  $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250  $250
Rearview camera$200  $200
Rollover sensor$50   
Tires, run-flat $150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system $0$0$0
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel   $2000
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300$300
Laminated front side windows$200   
Laminated rear side windows$100   
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
iPod integration $100$100$100
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
USB port$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Chronometer  $100$100
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights $125$125$125
Headlight washers $50$50$50
LED headlights$1000   
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Spotter mirror(s)$50   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger   $300
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Heated second row seats$200   
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather headliner   $1000
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats   $150
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Rear wheel steering$1500   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Total Value of Features$8,275$14,515$19,215$25,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,240$10,940$16,840
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,807-10,179-15,673

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20142013
ModelRLXSL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase112.2 in101.8 in
Length196.1 in181.8 in
Width74.4 in73.9 in
Height57.7 in51.8 in
Curb Weight3,934 lb.4,002 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.6 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in0.0 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 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.313.5 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 system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Krell, 500W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Laminated front side windows200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Woodgrain trim (optional)0No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Laminated rear side windows100No
245/40WR19 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested357563%
Total Not Requested212537%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

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 SL SL63 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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