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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: $61,370

Acura RLX   
Difference: $27,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,103

Acura RLX   
Difference: $26,663

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152016201620162016
ModelRLXSLSLSLSL
TrimBaseSL400SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $48,450 $85,050 $108,050 $149,700 $217,550
Base Invoice $44,324 $79,097 $100,487 $139,221 $202,322
Advance Package 12,000        
Driver Assistance Package   2,950 2,950 2,950  
Wood trim       0 0
Advance Package 10,859        
Driver Assistance Package   2,744 2,744 2,744  
Wood trim       0 0
Options (change) 12,000 2,950 2,950 2,950 0
Options (change) 10,859 2,744 2,744 2,744 0
Destination 920 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $61,370 $88,925 $111,925 $153,575 $219,775
Total Invoice $56,103 $82,766 $104,156 $142,890 $204,547

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RLX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,985
Model Year20152016201620162016
ModelRLXSLSLSLSL
TrimBaseSL400SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine310hp V6329hp V6449hp V8577hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT6T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 14600, 11600, 11600, 11900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$61,370$88,925$111,925$153,575$219,775
Adjustments for Features0-6,100-9,150-14,125-18,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,370$82,825$102,775$139,450$201,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$19,950$56,625$118,525
Total Invoice$56,103$82,766$104,156$142,890$204,547
Adjustments for Features0-5,678-8,515-13,142-17,148
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,103$77,088$95,641$129,748$187,399
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$18,553$52,660$110,311

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Features Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20152016201620162016
ModelRLXSLSLSLSL
TrimBaseSL400SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
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$1200$1200
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0    
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel$100    
Power door closers    $300
Power rear side windows$200    
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350
Proximity key$250 $250$250$250
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500$500
Sunshade, rear, power$225    
Sunshades, second row$125    
Wind blocker, power small $300$300$300$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500$500$500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150$150
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention $150$150$150$150
Lane keeping assist$400    
Night vision    $1750
Obstacle detection, front$150 $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250$250$250
Rearview camera$200 $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50    
Tires, run-flat $150$150  
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 
Adaptive windshield washer system $0$0$0$0
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Heated washer fluid system $50$50$50$50
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250    
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade $100$100$100$100
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter   $0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel    $2000
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300$300$300
Laminated front side windows$200    
Laminated rear side windows$100    
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Sunroof$900    
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0    
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
USB port$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75    
Chronometer   $100$100
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 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300$300$300
Center armrest(s), second row$50    
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300$300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Heated second row seats$200    
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Leather headliner    $1000
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$150
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300$-300
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
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 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$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$8,250$14,350$17,400$22,375$26,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,100$9,150$14,125$18,425
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,678-8,515-13,142-17,148

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20152016
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.3,936 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
Heated steering wheel100No
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
Laminated front side windows200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Woodgrain trim (optional)0No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Laminated rear side windows100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
245/40WR19 tires400No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested357562%
Total Not Requested222538%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL400

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-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165083%
Total Not Requested35017%

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-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165083%
Total Not Requested35017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL AMG SL63

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-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165083%
Total Not Requested35017%

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