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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: $39,445

Acura TL   
Difference: $66,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,316

Acura TL   
Difference: $62,254

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920122012
ModelTLTLSLSL
TrimBaseSH-AWDSL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $34,955 $38,505 $103,650 $140,440
Base Invoice $32,136 $35,391 $96,395 $130,609
Technology Package 3,730 3,730    
Wood trim       0
Technology Package 3,420 3,420    
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 3,730 3,730 0 0
Options (change) 3,420 3,420 0 0
Destination 760 760 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $39,445 $42,995 $105,825 $143,915
Total Invoice $36,316 $39,571 $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: $53,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $49,819
Model Year2009200920122012
ModelTLTLSLSL
TrimBaseSH-AWDSL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine280hp V6305hp V6382hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT5T5T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 10440, 10510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17245/45-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$39,445$42,995$105,825$143,915
Adjustments for Features0-2,200-13,350-14,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,445$40,795$92,475$129,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,350$0$37,040
Total Invoice$36,316$39,571$98,570$134,084
Adjustments for Features0-2,025-12,435-13,416
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,316$37,546$86,135$120,668
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,230$0$34,533

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year2009200920122012
ModelTLTLSLSL
TrimBaseSH-AWDSL550SL63 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   
AWD $1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Wind blocker, small  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
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
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration  $100$100
SD Card slot  $25$25
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass$0$0  
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
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 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
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
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$4,140$6,340$17,490$18,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,200$13,350$14,400
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,025-12,435-13,416

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20092012
ModelTLSL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase109.3 in100.8 in
Length195.3 in180.4 in
Width74.0 in71.5 in
Height57.2 in51.1 in
Curb Weight3,709 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.110.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested141565%
Total Not Requested77535%

Option Package Details
Acura TL SH-AWD

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested141565%
Total Not Requested77535%

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