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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: $43,650

Acura TLX 3.5   
Difference: $45,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,482

Acura TLX 3.5   
Difference: $41,284

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172016201620162016
ModelTLXSLSLSLSL
Trim3.5SL400SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $35,450 $85,050 $108,050 $149,700 $217,550
Base Invoice $33,664 $79,097 $100,487 $139,221 $202,322
Advance Package 7,250        
Driver Assistance Package   2,950 2,950 2,950  
Wood trim       0 0
Advance Package 6,868        
Driver Assistance Package   2,744 2,744 2,744  
Wood trim       0 0
Options (change) 7,250 2,950 2,950 2,950 0
Options (change) 6,868 2,744 2,744 2,744 0
Destination 950 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $43,650 $88,925 $111,925 $153,575 $219,775
Total Invoice $41,482 $82,766 $104,156 $142,890 $204,547

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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: $38,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,234
Model Year20172016201620162016
ModelTLXSLSLSLSL
Trim3.5SL400SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine290hp V6329hp V6449hp V8577hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT9T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)490, 10600, 11600, 11600, 11900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$43,650$88,925$111,925$153,575$219,775
Adjustments for Features0-6,500-9,550-14,525-18,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,650$82,425$102,375$139,050$200,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$19,950$56,625$118,525
Total Invoice$41,482$82,766$104,156$142,890$204,547
Adjustments for Features0-6,050-8,887-13,514-17,521
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,482$76,716$95,269$129,376$187,026
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$18,553$52,660$110,310

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20172016201620162016
ModelTLXSLSLSLSL
Trim3.5SL400SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr 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$1200
FWD$0    
RWD $0$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
Proximity key$250 $250$250$250
Remote app $25$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$350
Wind blocker, power small $300$300$300$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500$500$500
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150$150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100    
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention $150$150$150$150
Lane keeping assist$400    
Night vision    $1750
Obstacle detection, front$150 $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection$50    
Rearview camera$200 $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50    
Tires, run-flat $150$150  
Wide-view rear camera$0    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system $0$0$0$0
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Heated washer fluid system $50$50$50$50
Rear air vents$100    
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade $100$100$100$100
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter   $0$0
Exterior 
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel    $2000
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300$300$300
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Sunroof$900    
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0    
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0    
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
USB port$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75    
Chronometer   $100$100
Compass$0    
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
LED headlights$1000    
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$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    
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300$300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Folding second row seats$300    
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$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$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    
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 
Upgraded floor mats$0    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500  
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100    
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $4000$4000
Alloy wheels $350$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$8,775$15,275$18,325$23,300$27,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,500$9,550$14,525$18,825
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,050-8,887-13,514-17,521

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20172016
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.3,936 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
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
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
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested484081%
Total Not Requested115019%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL400

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested185093%
Total Not Requested1507%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested185093%
Total Not Requested1507%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL AMG SL63

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested185093%
Total Not Requested1507%

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