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

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Acura RLX vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $55,370

Acura RLX   
Difference: $139,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,674

Acura RLX   
Difference: $130,554

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModelRLXSLS AMG
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $48,450 $189,600
Base Invoice $44,324 $176,328
Technology Package 6,000  
ELS 588W 14 speakers 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical   2,500
Technology Package 5,430  
ELS 588W 14 speakers 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical   2,325
Options (change) 6,000 2,500
Options (change) 5,430 2,325
Destination 920 875
Gas Tax 0 1,700
Total Price $55,370 $194,675
Total Invoice $50,674 $181,228

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RLX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $139,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $130,778
Model Year20152012
ModelRLXSLS AMG
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine310hp V6563hp V8
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/31 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)588, 14?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19265/35-19
Total Price$55,370$194,675
Adjustments for Features-2450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,125$194,675
Total Invoice$50,674$181,228
Adjustments for Features-2240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,450$181,228

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Features Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

Model Year20152012
ModelRLXSLS AMG
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Residual heat $50
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Bright-finished fuel door $100
Laminated front side windows$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals $75
No leather in second row $-300
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Rear wheel steering$1500 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$6,750$6,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$245$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2240

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

Model Year20152012
ModelRLXSLS AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.2 in105.5 in
Length196.1 in182.6 in
Width74.4 in76.3 in
Height57.7 in49.3 in
Curb Weight3,933 lb.3,571 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.6 in58.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in63.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.7 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 Volume15.3 ft36.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RLX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Laminated front side windows200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Woodgrain trim (optional)0No
245/40WR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Laminated rear side windows100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested187571%
Total Not Requested77529%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

Adaptive shocks - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%

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