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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: $39,920

Acura TL   
Difference: $58,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,161

Acura TL   
Difference: $54,117

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112008200820082008
ModelTLTLSLSLSLSL
TrimBaseSH-AWDSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $35,305 $38,855 $95,300 $133,200 $129,300 $187,200
Base Invoice $32,856 $36,112 $88,629 $123,876 $120,249 $174,096
Technology Package 3,730 3,730        
Voice control for nav and audio     510 510 510 510
Wood trim         0 0
Technology Package 3,420 3,420        
Voice control for nav and audio     474 474 474 474
Wood trim         0 0
Options (change) 3,730 3,730 510 510 510 510
Options (change) 3,420 3,420 474 474 474 474
Destination 885 885 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600
Total Price $39,920 $43,470 $97,985 $137,185 $133,285 $191,185
Total Invoice $37,161 $40,417 $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: $46,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,278
Model Year201120112008200820082008
ModelTLTLSLSLSLSL
TrimBaseSH-AWDSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine280hp V6305hp V6382hp V8510hp V12510hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionT5T5T7T5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 10440, 10250, 8250, 8250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17245/45-18255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$39,920$43,470$97,985$137,185$133,285$191,185
Adjustments for Features0-2,200-11,635-13,335-12,485-13,435
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,920$41,270$86,350$123,850$120,800$177,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,350$0$37,500$34,450$91,400
Total Invoice$37,161$40,417$91,278$127,825$124,198$178,045
Adjustments for Features0-2,045-10,839-12,425-11,634-12,512
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,161$38,372$80,439$115,400$112,564$165,533
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,211$0$34,961$32,125$85,094

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year201120112008200820082008
ModelTLTLSLSLSLSL
TrimBaseSH-AWDSL550SL600SL55 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     
AWD $1700    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200    
Power trunk closer   $350 $350
Proximity key$250$250 $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 
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    
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25    
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
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500    
Exterior 
Body kit    $0$0
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200$200    
Sunroof$900$900    
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50    
CD changer, remote  $200$200$200$200
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0    
Media drive$15$15    
Traffic + travel information$25$25    
USB port$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    
Compass$0$0    
Cornering lights   $50 $50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
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 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
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,230$6,430$15,865$17,565$16,715$17,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,200$11,635$13,335$12,485$13,435
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,045-10,839-12,425-11,634-12,512

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20112008
ModelTLSL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase109.3 in100.8 in
Length195.3 in178.5 in
Width74.0 in71.5 in
Height57.2 in51.0 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 ft37.3 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 player0No
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested140064%
Total Not Requested79036%

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 player0No
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested140064%
Total Not Requested79036%

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