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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: $65,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,576

Acura TLX V6 A-Spec   
Difference: $60,230

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820122012
ModelTLXTLXSLSL
TrimV6V6 A-SpecSL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $36,200 $42,800 $103,650 $140,440
Base Invoice $34,374 $40,626 $96,395 $130,609
Advance Package 7,550      
Obstacle detection, rear     1,180 1,180
Adaptive cruise control     2,300 2,300
Wood trim       0
Advance Package 7,152      
Obstacle detection, rear     1,097 1,097
Adaptive cruise control     2,139 2,139
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 7,550 0 3,480 3,480
Options (change) 7,152 0 3,236 3,236
Destination 950 950 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $44,700 $43,750 $109,305 $147,395
Total Invoice $42,476 $41,576 $101,806 $137,320

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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: $58,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $53,211
Model Year2018201820122012
ModelTLXTLXSLSL
TrimV6V6 A-SpecSL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine290hp V6290hp V6382hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT9T9T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)490, 10490, 10510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18245/40-19255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$44,700$43,750$109,305$147,395
Adjustments for Features-1,0000-7,590-8,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,700$43,750$101,715$138,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$0$37,040
Total Invoice$42,476$41,576$101,806$137,320
Adjustments for Features-9500-7,069-8,049
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,526$41,576$94,737$129,271
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$0$34,534

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year2018201820122012
ModelTLXTLXSLSL
TrimV6V6 A-SpecSL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0  
Adaptive cruise control  $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
Wind blocker, small  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Around view cameras$500   
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $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
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Wide-view rear camera$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Electrically heated windshield$250   
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear air vents$100$100  
Residual heat  $50$50
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0  
Body kit $0 $0
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
iPod integration  $100$100
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port$25$25  
Wireless charging station$75$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Spotter mirror(s) $50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150$150
No leather in second row  $-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Upgraded floor mats$0$0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000
Alloy wheels  $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
Wheels, dark finish $0  
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$11,925$10,925$18,515$19,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,000$0$7,590$8,640
Value of Feature Adjustments-9500-7,069-8,049

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20182012
ModelTLXSL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase109.3 in100.8 in
Length191.7 in180.4 in
Width73.0 in71.5 in
Height57.0 in51.1 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 ft37.2 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
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15Yes
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 player0Yes
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested321560%
Total Not Requested210040%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

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

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

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

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