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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: $68,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,998

Acura TL   
Difference: $64,572

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820122012
ModelTLTLSLSL
TrimBaseType-SSL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $33,725 $38,225 $103,650 $140,440
Base Invoice $30,991 $35,117 $96,395 $130,609
Navigation system 2,500      
Wood trim       0
Navigation system 2,292      
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 2,500 0 0 0
Options (change) 2,292 0 0 0
Destination 715 715 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $36,940 $38,940 $105,825 $143,915
Total Invoice $33,998 $35,832 $98,570 $134,084

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $54,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $51,425
Model Year2008200820122012
ModelTLTLSLSL
TrimBaseType-SSL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine258hp V6286hp V6382hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT5T5T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 8225, 8510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/45-17255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$36,940$38,940$105,825$143,915
Adjustments for Features0-175-14,115-15,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,940$38,765$91,710$128,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,825$0$37,040
Total Invoice$33,998$35,832$98,570$134,084
Adjustments for Features0-161-13,147-14,129
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,998$35,671$85,423$119,955
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,673$0$34,532

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year2008200820122012
ModelTLTLSLSL
TrimBaseType-SSL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $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
Wind blocker, small  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500$500
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Rearview camera$200$200  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo net$40$40  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100  
Residual heat  $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Cassette player$50$50  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive  $15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
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 
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150$150
No leather in second row  $-300$-300
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
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100
Total Value of Features$3,690$3,865$17,805$18,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$175$14,115$15,165
Value of Feature Adjustments0-161-13,147-14,129

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20082012
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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