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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: $43,750

Acura TLX V6 A-Spec   
Difference: $60,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,576

Acura TLX V6 A-Spec   
Difference: $55,747

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182008200820082008
ModelTLXTLXSLSLSLSL
TrimV6V6 A-SpecSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $36,200 $42,800 $95,300 $133,200 $129,300 $187,200
Base Invoice $34,374 $40,626 $88,629 $123,876 $120,249 $174,096
Advance Package 7,550          
Premium I Package     3,170   2,500  
Obstacle detection, rear     1,130 1,130 1,130 1,130
Adaptive cruise control     2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200
Voice control for nav and audio     510 510 510 510
Wood trim         0 0
Advance Package 7,152          
Premium I Package     2,948   2,325  
Obstacle detection, rear     1,051 1,051 1,051 1,051
Adaptive cruise control     2,046 2,046 2,046 2,046
Voice control for nav and audio     474 474 474 474
Wood trim         0 0
Options (change) 7,550 0 7,010 3,840 6,340 3,840
Options (change) 7,152 0 6,519 3,571 5,896 3,571
Destination 950 950 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600
Total Price $44,700 $43,750 $104,485 $140,515 $139,115 $194,515
Total Invoice $42,476 $41,576 $97,323 $130,922 $129,620 $181,142

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TLX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $54,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $49,580
Model Year201820182008200820082008
ModelTLXTLXSLSLSLSL
TrimV6V6 A-SpecSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine290hp V6290hp V6382hp V8510hp V12510hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionT9T9T7T5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)490, 10490, 10250, 8250, 8250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18245/40-19255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$44,700$43,750$104,485$140,515$139,115$194,515
Adjustments for Features-1,0000-6,675-7,475-7,225-7,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,700$43,750$97,810$133,040$131,890$186,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$0$35,230$34,080$89,130
Total Invoice$42,476$41,576$97,323$130,922$129,620$181,142
Adjustments for Features-9500-6,217-6,965-6,732-7,054
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,526$41,576$91,106$123,957$122,888$174,088
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$0$32,851$31,782$82,982

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year201820182008200820082008
ModelTLXTLXSLSLSLSL
TrimV6V6 A-SpecSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0    
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600$600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850    
Heated steering wheel$100     
Power rear side windows$200$200    
Power trunk closer   $350 $350
Remote start$150$150    
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Around view cameras$500     
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500$500$500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200    
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200    
Blind spot warning system$200$200    
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100    
Forward collision warning$200$200    
Lane departure warning$200$200    
Lane keeping assist$400$400    
Pedestrian detection$50$50    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0    
Rearview camera $200    
Rollover sensor$50$50    
Side curtain airbags$350$350    
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100    
Wide-view rear camera$0$0    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25    
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100
Electrically heated windshield$250     
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents$100$100    
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25$25
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0    
Body kit $0  $0$0
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200$200    
Sunroof$900$900    
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100    
App support$0$0    
Apple CarPlay support$100$100    
Aux input$50$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25    
CD changer, remote  $200$200$200$200
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0    
HD radio$50$50    
Media drive$15$15    
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25    
Traffic + travel information$25$25    
USB port$25$25    
Wireless charging station$75$75    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75     
Compass$0$0    
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50
LED headlights$1000$1000    
Power-folding mirrors$50     
Spotter mirror(s) $50    
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50    
Folding second row seats$300$300    
Heated second row seats$200     
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250
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$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, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650$650
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150$150
Upgraded floor mats$0$0    
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 dampers - mechanical$100$100    
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000$4000$4000
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200    
Machined alloy wheels$350$350    
Performance steering system (optional) $0    
Rear wheel steering$1500$1500    
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  $0$0
Wheels, dark finish $0    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  $100$100
Total Value of Features$11,915$10,915$17,590$18,390$18,140$18,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,000$0$6,675$7,475$7,225$7,575
Value of Feature Adjustments-9500-6,217-6,965-6,732-7,054

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20182008
ModelTLXSL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase109.3 in100.8 in
Length191.7 in178.5 in
Width73.0 in71.5 in
Height57.0 in51.0 in
Curb Weight3,506 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in53.9 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
14.3 ft37.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.310.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TLX V6

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Electrically heated windshield250No
Around view cameras300No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested315059%
Total Not Requested216541%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65065%
Total Not Requested35035%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL600

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL55 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL65 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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