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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: $36,940

Acura TL   
Difference: $61,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,998

Acura TL   
Difference: $57,280

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008200820082008
ModelTLTLSLSLSLSL
TrimBaseType-SSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $33,725 $38,225 $95,300 $133,200 $129,300 $187,200
Base Invoice $30,991 $35,117 $88,629 $123,876 $120,249 $174,096
Navigation system 2,500          
Voice control for nav and audio     510 510 510 510
Wood trim         0 0
Navigation system 2,292          
Voice control for nav and audio     474 474 474 474
Wood trim         0 0
Options (change) 2,500 0 510 510 510 510
Options (change) 2,292 0 474 474 474 474
Destination 715 715 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600
Total Price $36,940 $38,940 $97,985 $137,185 $133,285 $191,185
Total Invoice $33,998 $35,832 $91,278 $127,825 $124,198 $178,045

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $48,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,822
Model Year200820082008200820082008
ModelTLTLSLSLSLSL
TrimBaseType-SSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine258hp V6286hp V6382hp V8510hp V12510hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionT5T5T7T5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 8225, 8250, 8250, 8250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/45-17255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$36,940$38,940$97,985$137,185$133,285$191,185
Adjustments for Features0-175-12,300-14,000-13,150-14,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,940$38,765$85,685$123,185$120,135$177,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,825$0$37,500$34,450$91,400
Total Invoice$33,998$35,832$91,278$127,825$124,198$178,045
Adjustments for Features0-161-11,458-13,045-12,253-13,131
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,998$35,671$79,820$114,780$111,945$164,914
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,673$0$34,960$32,125$85,094

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year200820082008200820082008
ModelTLTLSLSLSLSL
TrimBaseType-SSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 $1000$1000$1000
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200   
FWD$0$0    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0    
Power rear side windows$200$200    
Power trunk closer   $350 $350
Proximity key   $250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
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
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Rearview camera$200$200    
Side curtain airbags$350$350    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Cargo net$40$40    
Rear seat pass-through$100$100    
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100    
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75    
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit    $0$0
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750$6750
Sunroof$900$900    
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50    
Cassette player$50$50    
CD changer, in-dash$325$325    
CD changer, remote  $200$200$200$200
CD player  $125$125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0    
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Traffic information$25$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25    
Cornering lights   $50 $50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100    
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50    
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300 $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150   
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75$75
No leather in second row  $-300$-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $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, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650$650
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$100
Total Value of Features$4,090$4,265$16,390$18,090$17,240$18,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$175$12,300$14,000$13,150$14,100
Value of Feature Adjustments0-161-11,458-13,045-12,253-13,131

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20082008
ModelTLSL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase107.9 in100.8 in
Length189.3 in178.5 in
Width72.2 in71.5 in
Height56.7 in51.0 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 ft37.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.510.2 ft3

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