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

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Acura RSX vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,460

Acura RSX Type-S   
Difference: $73,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,369

Acura RSX Type-S   
Difference: $68,435

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062008200820082008
ModelRSXSLSLSLSL
TrimType-SSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $23,845 $95,300 $133,200 $129,300 $187,200
Base Invoice $21,754 $88,629 $123,876 $120,249 $174,096
Wood trim       0 0
Wood trim       0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 615 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600
Total Price $24,460 $97,475 $136,675 $132,775 $190,675
Total Invoice $22,369 $90,804 $127,351 $123,724 $177,571

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RSX Type-S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $54,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $51,471
Model Year20062008200820082008
ModelRSXSLSLSLSL
TrimType-SSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine201hp I4382hp V8510hp V12510hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionM6T7T5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)170, 7250, 8250, 8250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$24,460$97,475$136,675$132,775$190,675
Adjustments for Features0-18,210-19,260-18,410-19,360
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,460$79,265$117,415$114,365$171,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$38,150$35,100$92,050
Total Invoice$22,369$90,804$127,351$123,724$177,571
Adjustments for Features0-16,964-17,946-17,155-18,029
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,369$73,840$109,405$106,569$159,542
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$35,565$32,729$85,702

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Features Comparison: Acura RSX vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20062008200820082008
ModelRSXSLSLSLSL
TrimType-SSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer  $350 $350
Proximity key  $250 $250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500$500$500
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Stability control $400$400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75
Traction control $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover$75    
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear wiper$175    
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit$0  $0$0
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200    
Sunroof$900    
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
Cassette player$50    
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD changer, remote $200$200$200$200
CD player $125$125$125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Navigation system $600$600$600$600
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25    
Cornering lights  $50 $50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75$75
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 $300
Folding second row seats$300    
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100   
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$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
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
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 hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000$4000$4000
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,695$20,905$21,955$21,105$22,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$18,210$19,260$18,410$19,360
Value of Feature Adjustments0-16,964-17,946-17,155-18,029

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RSX vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20062008
ModelRSXSL
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase101.2 in100.8 in
Length172.4 in178.5 in
Width67.9 in71.5 in
Height54.9 in51.0 in
Curb Weight2,735 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.6 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.1 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom34.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom29.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft37.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.010.2 ft3

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