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

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

Lowest Total Price: $54,415

Acura RL   
Difference: $39,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,927

Acura RL   
Difference: $38,093

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720072008
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassRL
TrimS550S600S65 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $85,750 $139,900 $181,500 $46,280
Base Invoice $79,748 $130,107 $168,795 $41,560
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,850   2,850  
Proximity key 1,100      
Satellite radio 510      
Rearview camera 750      
Sunshades, second row, power 700      
Technology Package       3,620
CMBS and Pax       3,800
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,651   2,651  
Proximity key 1,023      
Satellite radio 474      
Rearview camera 698      
Sunshades, second row, power 651      
Technology Package       3,245
CMBS and Pax       3,407
Options (change) 5,910 0 2,850 7,420
Options (change) 5,497 0 2,651 6,652
Destination 775 775 775 715
Gas Tax 1,000 3,000 2,600 0
Total Price $93,435 $143,675 $187,725 $54,415
Total Invoice $87,020 $133,882 $174,821 $48,927

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,123
Model Year2007200720072008
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassRL
TrimS550S600S65 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8510hp V12604hp V12290hp V6
TransmissionT7T5T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14600, 14260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/45-18255/35-20245/680-460
Total Price$93,435$143,675$187,725$54,415
Adjustments for Features-2,115-10,790-9,7650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$91,320$132,885$177,960$54,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$41,565$86,640$0
Total Invoice$87,020$133,882$174,821$48,927
Adjustments for Features-1,970-10,055-9,0940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$85,050$123,827$165,727$48,927
Cost Above Minimum$0$38,777$80,677$0

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

Model Year2007200720072008
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassRL
TrimS550S600S65 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction   $0
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850 
Heated steering wheel $100  
Power door closers$300$300$300 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50   
Power trunk closer $350$350 
Sunshades, second row   $125
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 $200$200
Night vision $1750$1750 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Tires, run-flat   $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200  
Sunroof$900 $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic information   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Chronometer  $100 
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Digital instruments$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats $200  
Heated second row seats $200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Massage, driver seat $100$100 
Massage, passenger seat $100$100 
Massage, second row seats $150  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Memory system, second row seats $150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats $225  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats $75$75 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  $100
Power recliner, second row seats $150$150 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats $150$150 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats $150$150 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Wood trim, alternative type   $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$8,640$17,315$16,290$6,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,115$10,790$9,765$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,970-10,055-9,0940

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

Model Year20072008
ModelS-ClassRL
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase124.6 in110.2 in
Length205.0 in193.6 in
Width73.7 in72.2 in
Height58.0 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,466 lb.4,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Total Requested105098%
Total Not Requested252%
CMBS and Pax
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Tires, run-flat150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
245/680VR460 tires400No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested85061%
Total Not Requested55039%

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