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Acura TLX vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura TLX vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,520

Acura TLX 3.5   
Difference: $67,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,829

Acura TLX 3.5   
Difference: $62,071

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201420142014
ModelTLXSLSLSL
Trim3.5SL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $35,320 $106,700 $147,300 $214,500
Base Invoice $33,171 $99,231 $136,989 $199,485
Advance Package 7,280      
Driver Assistance Package   2,950 2,950  
Wood trim     0 0
Advance Package 6,738      
Driver Assistance Package   2,744 2,744  
Wood trim     0 0
Options (change) 7,280 2,950 2,950 0
Options (change) 6,738 2,744 2,744 0
Destination 920 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $43,520 $110,575 $151,175 $216,725
Total Invoice $40,829 $102,900 $140,658 $201,710

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TLX 3.5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $57,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $53,123
Model Year2015201420142014
ModelTLXSLSLSL
Trim3.5SL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine290hp V6429hp V8530hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT9T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)490, 10600, 14600, 14900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$43,520$110,575$151,175$216,725
Adjustments for Features0-9,615-14,290-18,890
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,520$100,960$136,885$197,835
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$35,925$96,875
Total Invoice$40,829$102,900$140,658$201,710
Adjustments for Features0-8,948-13,296-17,581
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,829$93,952$127,362$184,129
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$33,410$90,177

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year2015201420142014
ModelTLXSLSLSL
Trim3.5SL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Power door closers   $300
Power rear side windows$200   
Power trunk closer $350$350$350
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start$150   
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Wind blocker, power small $300$300$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500$500
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention $150$150$150
Lane keeping assist$400   
Night vision   $1750
Pedestrian detection$50   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rollover sensor$50   
Tires, run-flat $150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system $0$0$0
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents$100   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Exterior 
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel   $2000
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300$300
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
iPod integration $100$100$100
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
USB port$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25  
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Chronometer  $100$100
Compass$0   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50
LED headlights$1000   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300$300
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding second row seats$300   
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Leather headliner   $1000
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150$150
No leather in second row $-300$-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
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650 
Upgraded floor mats$0   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Rear wheel steering$1500   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Total Value of Features$7,750$17,365$22,040$26,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,615$14,290$18,890
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,948-13,296-17,581

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20152014
ModelTLXSL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase109.3 in101.8 in
Length190.3 in181.8 in
Width73.0 in73.9 in
Height57.0 in51.8 in
Curb Weight3,484 lb.4,002 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.2 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.213.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TLX 3.5

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote start150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested484081%
Total Not Requested115019%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested185093%
Total Not Requested1507%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested185093%
Total Not Requested1507%

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