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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: $55,390

Acura RLX P-AWS   
Difference: $34,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,018

Acura RLX P-AWS   
Difference: $32,864

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162017201720172017
ModelRLXRLXSLSLSLSL
TrimP-AWSSport Hybrid SH-AWDSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $50,950 $59,950 $86,950 $110,800 $151,350 $219,850
Base Invoice $46,864 $55,128 $80,864 $103,044 $140,756 $204,461
Technology Package 3,500          
Driver Assistance Package     2,250 2,250 2,250  
Wood trim         0 0
Technology Package 3,214          
Driver Assistance Package     2,093 2,093 2,093  
Wood trim         0 0
Options (change) 3,500 0 2,250 2,250 2,250 0
Options (change) 3,214 0 2,093 2,093 2,093 0
Destination 940 940 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $55,390 $60,890 $90,125 $113,975 $154,525 $222,075
Total Invoice $51,018 $56,068 $83,882 $106,062 $143,774 $206,686

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RLX P-AWS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,185
Model Year201620162017201720172017
ModelRLXRLXSLSLSLSL
TrimP-AWSSport Hybrid SH-AWDSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine310hp V6310hp V6 H362hp V6449hp V8577hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT6S7T9T9T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)588, 14588, 14600, 11600, 11600, 11900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/40-19255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$55,390$60,890$90,125$113,975$154,525$222,075
Adjustments for Features0-1,475-9,325-12,375-17,850-20,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,390$59,415$80,800$101,600$136,675$202,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,025$0$20,800$55,875$121,225
Total Invoice$51,018$56,068$83,882$106,062$143,774$206,686
Adjustments for Features0-1,358-8,679-11,516-16,608-18,661
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,018$54,710$75,203$94,546$127,166$188,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,692$0$19,343$51,963$112,822

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Features Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year201620162017201720172017
ModelRLXRLXSLSLSLSL
TrimP-AWSSport Hybrid SH-AWDSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
7-speed automated manual $1200    
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200$1200
FWD$0     
AWD $1700    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0    
Eco accelerator $100    
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100$100
Power door closers     $300
Power rear side windows$200$200    
Power trunk closer   $350$350$350
Proximity key$250$250 $250$250$250
Semi-automated parking system   $500$500$500
Wind blocker, power small  $300$300$300$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500$500$500$500
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150$150$150
Collision preparation system, rear  $100$100$100$100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250$250
Rearview camera$200$200 $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50    
Tires, run-flat  $150$150  
Wide-view rear camera$0$0    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through$100$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$100
Heated washer fluid system  $50$50$50$50
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$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
Torque-vectoring, dual-electric-motor-based, rear $500    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500$500$500$500
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$200    
Laminated rear side windows$100$100    
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Sunroof$900$900    
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100$100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$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$200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225
USB port$25$25    
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200$200
Chronometer    $100$100
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Fog lights $125    
Head-up display (HUD) $350    
Interior ambient lighting$150$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150$150
Power-folding mirrors$50$50    
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50    
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150
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$50    
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100    
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200$200
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$650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000$1000$1000
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active curve tilting    $1000$1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500  
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100    
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable    $4000$4000
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200
Rear wheel steering$1500     
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100 
Total Value of Features$5,575$7,050$14,900$17,950$23,425$25,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,475$9,325$12,375$17,850$20,050
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,358-8,679-11,516-16,608-18,661

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20162017
ModelRLXSL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase112.2 in101.7 in
Length196.1 in182.3 in
Width74.4 in73.9 in
Height57.7 in51.2 in
Curb Weight3,956 lb.3,827 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 P-AWS

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Laminated front side windows200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Wide-view rear camera0No
ELS, 588W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Laminated rear side windows100No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Total Requested285080%
Total Not Requested70020%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL450

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL AMG SL63

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%

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