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Acura TL vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Acura TL vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $42,530 Acura TL | ||||||
| Difference: $61,895 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $39,910 Acura TL | ||||||
| Difference: $57,358 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | TL | TL | SL | SL | SL | SL |
| Trim | Base | SH-AWD | SL550 | SL600 | SL63 AMG | SL65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Base Price | $35,705 | $39,255 | $98,500 | $139,100 | $135,000 | $194,700 |
| Base Invoice | $33,527 | $36,812 | $91,605 | $129,363 | $125,550 | $181,071 |
| Advance Package | 5,930 | 5,930 | ||||
| Premium I Package | 3,750 | |||||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Advance Package | 5,488 | 5,488 | ||||
| Premium I Package | 3,488 | |||||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Options (change) | 5,930 | 5,930 | 3,750 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 5,488 | 5,488 | 3,488 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Destination | 895 | 895 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 1,300 | 2,600 | 2,600 | 2,600 |
| Total Price | $42,530 | $46,080 | $104,425 | $142,575 | $138,475 | $198,175 |
| Total Invoice | $39,910 | $43,195 | $97,268 | $132,838 | $129,025 | $184,546 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TL vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TL | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $49,145 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,482 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | TL | TL | SL | SL | SL | SL |
| Trim | Base | SH-AWD | SL550 | SL600 | SL63 AMG | SL65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Engine | 280hp V6 | 305hp V6 | 382hp V8 | 510hp V12 | 518hp V8 | 604hp V12 |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 | T7 | T5 | T7 | T5 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 440, 10 | 440, 10 | 510, 10 | 510, 10 | 510, 10 | 510, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/45-18 | 245/40-19 | 255/40-18 | 255/40-18 | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 |
| Total Price | $42,530 | $46,080 | $104,425 | $142,575 | $138,475 | $198,175 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,200 | -12,750 | -14,100 | -12,750 | -14,200 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $42,530 | $43,880 | $91,675 | $128,475 | $125,725 | $183,975 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,350 | $0 | $36,800 | $34,050 | $92,300 |
| Total Invoice | $39,910 | $43,195 | $97,268 | $132,838 | $129,025 | $184,546 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,062 | -11,876 | -13,137 | -11,880 | -13,223 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $39,910 | $41,133 | $85,392 | $119,701 | $117,145 | $171,323 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,223 | $0 | $34,309 | $31,753 | $85,931 |
Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | TL | TL | SL | SL | SL | SL |
| Trim | Base | SH-AWD | SL550 | SL600 | SL63 AMG | SL65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | ||||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | $1000 | ||||
| FWD | $0 | |||||
| AWD | $1700 | |||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Accessories | ||||||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | |||
| Proximity key | $250 | $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 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | ||||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | ||||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | ||||
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | $0 | $0 | ||||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| 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 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Neck-level heating, front seats | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| No leather in second row | $-300 | $-300 | $-300 | $-300 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $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 | ||||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $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 | $0 | |||
| Transmission | ||||||
| Launch control | $100 | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $4,915 | $7,115 | $17,665 | $19,015 | $17,665 | $19,115 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $2,200 | $12,750 | $14,100 | $12,750 | $14,200 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -2,062 | -11,876 | -13,137 | -11,880 | -13,223 |
Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Model Year | 2012 | 2009 |
| Model | TL | SL |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 100.8 in |
| Length | 194.0 in | 180.4 in |
| Width | 74.0 in | 71.5 in |
| Height | 57.2 in | 51.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,727 lb. | 4,221 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 21.1 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.4 in | 37.7 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.2 in | 54.0 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.7 in | 53.9 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.5 in | 42.9 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.1 ft3 | 7.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.1 | 10.2 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Acura TL
| Advance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| 245/45VR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Rear spoiler | 200 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1715 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 1375 | 44% |
Option Package Details
Acura TL SH-AWD
| Advance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| 245/40VR19 tires | 400 | No |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Rear spoiler | 200 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1715 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 1375 | 44% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550
| Premium I Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Power decklid | 350 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 45% |
| Total Not Requested | 800 | 55% |
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