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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: $112,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,576

Acura TLX V6 A-Spec   
Difference: $103,360

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820162016
ModelTLXTLXSLSL
TrimV6V6 A-SpecAMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $36,200 $42,800 $149,700 $217,550
Base Invoice $34,374 $40,626 $139,221 $202,322
Advance Package 7,550      
Driver Assistance Package     2,950  
Wheels, dark finish     2,200 500
Wood trim     0 0
Advance Package 7,152      
Driver Assistance Package     2,744  
Wheels, dark finish     2,046 465
Wood trim     0 0
Options (change) 7,550 0 5,150 500
Options (change) 7,152 0 4,790 465
Destination 950 950 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $44,700 $43,750 $155,775 $220,275
Total Invoice $42,476 $41,576 $144,936 $205,012

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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: $98,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $90,524
Model Year2018201820162016
ModelTLXTLXSLSL
TrimV6V6 A-SpecAMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine290hp V6290hp V6577hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT9T9T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)490, 10490, 10600, 11900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18245/40-19255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$44,700$43,750$155,775$220,275
Adjustments for Features-1,0000-13,850-18,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,700$43,750$141,925$202,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$0$60,200
Total Invoice$42,476$41,576$144,936$205,012
Adjustments for Features-9500-12,886-16,892
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,526$41,576$132,050$188,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$0$56,070

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year2018201820162016
ModelTLXTLXSLSL
TrimV6V6 A-SpecAMG SL63AMG SL65
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  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Heated steering wheel$100   
Power door closers   $300
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Remote app  $25$25
Remote start$150$150  
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Wind blocker, power small  $300$300
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
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure prevention  $150$150
Lane keeping assist$400$400  
Night vision   $1750
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
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 
Adaptive windshield washer system  $0$0
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Electrically heated windshield$250   
Heated washer fluid system  $50$50
Rear air vents$100$100  
Residual heat  $50$50
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade  $100$100
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Raised top speed limiter  $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0  
Body kit $0  
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel   $2000
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
iPod integration  $100$100
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
SD Card slot  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
USB port$25$25  
Wireless charging station$75$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Chronometer  $100$100
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 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300$300
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Heated second row seats$200   
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Leather headliner   $1000
Massage, driver seat  $100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$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 thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650 
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
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$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Total Value of Features$8,875$7,875$21,725$26,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,000$0$13,850$18,150
Value of Feature Adjustments-9500-12,886-16,892

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20182016
ModelTLXSL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase109.3 in101.8 in
Length191.7 in181.8 in
Width73.0 in73.9 in
Height57.0 in51.8 in
Curb Weight3,506 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
14.3 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.313.5 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
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
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
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Upgraded floor mats0No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested364068%
Total Not Requested167532%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL AMG SL63

Wheels, dark finish
FeatureValueRequested?
Wheels, dark finish0Yes
255/35ZR19 tires200No
285/30ZR20 tires200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
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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