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

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Acura TL vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,795

Acura TL   
Difference: $67,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,623

Acura TL   
Difference: $63,970

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072007201120112011
ModelTLTLSLSLSL
TrimBaseType-SSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $33,625 $38,125 $102,600 $139,050 $198,750
Base Invoice $30,677 $34,774 $95,418 $129,316 $184,838
Navigation system 2,500        
Wood trim       0 0
Navigation system 2,276        
Wood trim       0 0
Options (change) 2,500 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 2,276 0 0 0 0
Destination 670 670 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 2,600 2,600
Total Price $36,795 $38,795 $104,775 $142,525 $202,225
Total Invoice $33,623 $35,444 $97,593 $132,791 $188,313

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $55,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $51,987
Model Year20072007201120112011
ModelTLTLSLSLSL
TrimBaseType-SSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine258hp V6286hp V6382hp V8518hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionT5T5T7T7T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 8225, 8510, 10510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/45-17255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$36,795$38,795$104,775$142,525$202,225
Adjustments for Features0-100-12,865-13,565-15,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,795$38,695$91,910$128,960$187,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,900$0$37,050$95,300
Total Invoice$33,623$35,444$97,593$132,791$188,313
Adjustments for Features0-91-11,983-12,639-13,982
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,623$35,353$85,610$120,152$174,331
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,730$0$34,542$88,721

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20072007201120112011
ModelTLTLSLSLSL
TrimBaseType-SSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  $1000
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200 
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0   
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Power trunk closer    $350
Proximity key    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Wind blocker, small  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500$500$500
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Rearview camera$200$200   
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Cargo net$40$40   
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100   
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Glass roof panel(s)    $300
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750
Sunroof$900$900   
Infotainment 
Cassette player$50$50   
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100   
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50   
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150  
Massage, driver seat   $100$100
Massage, passenger seat   $100$100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Neck-level heating, front seats    $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150$150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000$1000
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000$4000
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,690$3,790$16,555$17,255$18,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100$12,865$13,565$15,015
Value of Feature Adjustments0-91-11,983-12,639-13,982

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20072011
ModelTLSL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase107.9 in100.8 in
Length189.3 in180.4 in
Width72.2 in71.5 in
Height56.7 in51.1 in
Curb Weight3,484 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.1 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.5 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.510.2 ft3

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