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Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Acura RL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Acura RL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $53,245

Acura RL   
Difference: $9,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,749

Acura RL   
Difference: $9,811

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelR-ClassRL
TrimR350Base
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,690 $48,200
Base Invoice $49,002 $44,098
Premium 2 Package 4,400  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Xenon HID headlights 985  
Heated front seats 750  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590  
Obstacle detection, rear 800  
Panoramic sunroof 1,090  
Technology Package   4,150
Premium 2 Package 4,092  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Xenon HID headlights 916  
Heated front seats 698  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 549  
Obstacle detection, rear 744  
Panoramic sunroof 1,014  
Technology Package   3,756
Options (change) 9,335 4,150
Options (change) 8,683 3,756
Destination 875 895
Total Price $62,900 $53,245
Total Invoice $58,560 $48,749

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,958
Model Year20122012
ModelR-ClassRL
TrimR350Base
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19245/45-18
Total Price$62,900$53,245
Adjustments for Features-1,9900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,910$53,245
Total Invoice$58,560$48,749
Adjustments for Features-1,8530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,707$48,749

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Acura RL

Model Year20122012
ModelR-ClassRL
TrimR350Base
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction $0
Power liftgate$350 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Total Value of Features$9,430$7,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,990$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8530

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Acura RL features.

Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Acura RL

Model Year20122012
ModelR-ClassRL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase126.6 in110.2 in
Length203.1 in195.8 in
Width77.1 in72.7 in
Height65.4 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,960 lb.4,099 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom39.8 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in36.3 in
Row 3 Headroom37.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.2 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		42.2 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		85.0 ft313.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Acura RL specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested127557%
Total Not Requested97543%

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested117572%
Total Not Requested45028%

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