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

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Acura TSX vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,005

Acura TSX   
Difference: $66,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,020

Acura TSX   
Difference: $61,760

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009200920092009
ModelTSXSLSLSLSL
TrimBaseSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $30,010 $98,500 $139,100 $135,000 $194,700
Base Invoice $28,256 $91,605 $129,363 $125,550 $181,071
Technology Package 3,100        
Wood trim       0 0
Technology Package 2,869        
Wood trim       0 0
Options (change) 3,100 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 2,869 0 0 0 0
Destination 895 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600
Total Price $34,005 $100,675 $142,575 $138,475 $198,175
Total Invoice $32,020 $93,780 $132,838 $129,025 $184,546

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TSX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $54,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $49,962
Model Year20122009200920092009
ModelTSXSLSLSLSL
TrimBaseSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine201hp I4382hp V8510hp V12518hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionT5T7T5T7T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)415, 10510, 10510, 10510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$34,005$100,675$142,575$138,475$198,175
Adjustments for Features0-12,665-15,365-14,015-15,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,005$88,010$127,210$124,460$182,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$39,200$36,450$94,700
Total Invoice$32,020$93,780$132,838$129,025$184,546
Adjustments for Features0-11,798-14,316-13,059-14,401
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,020$81,982$118,522$115,966$170,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$36,540$33,984$88,163

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Features Comparison: Acura TSX vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20122009200920092009
ModelTSXSLSLSLSL
TrimBaseSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 $1000 $1000
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 $1200 
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200    
Power trunk closer  $350 $350
Proximity key  $250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500$500$500
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150 $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 $250
Rearview camera$200    
Side curtain airbags$350    
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 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents$100    
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Glass roof panel(s)  $300 $300
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750$6750
Sunroof$900    
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325
CD player$125    
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0    
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25    
USB port$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Compass$0    
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50    
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 $300
Folding second row seats$300    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
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
No leather in second row $-300$-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$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650$650
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150$150
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 hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000$4000$4000
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,925$16,590$19,290$17,940$19,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$12,665$15,365$14,015$15,465
Value of Feature Adjustments0-11,798-14,316-13,059-14,401

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See a complete comparison of Acura TSX vs. Mercedes-Benz SL features.

Specifications Comparison: Acura TSX vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20122009
ModelTSXSL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase106.4 in100.8 in
Length185.6 in180.4 in
Width72.4 in71.5 in
Height56.7 in51.1 in
Curb Weight3,471 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		14.0 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		14.010.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Acura TSX vs. Mercedes-Benz SL specs.

Option Package Details
Acura TSX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
ELS, 415W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested96563%
Total Not Requested57537%

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