Mercedes-Benz S-Class Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2008 Acura RL Acura RL 2012

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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: $57,045

Acura RL   
Difference: $39,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,187

Acura RL   
Difference: $37,894

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082012
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassRL
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $86,700 $127,000 $144,200 $194,000 $48,200
Base Invoice $80,631 $118,110 $134,106 $180,420 $44,098
Premium II Package 2,860        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,850 2,850      
iPod integration 425 425 425 425  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 560        
Rearview camera 750        
Sunshades, second row, power 710        
Advance Package         7,950
Premium II Package 2,660        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,650 2,650      
iPod integration 395 395 395 395  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 512        
Rearview camera 698        
Sunshades, second row, power 660        
Advance Package         7,194
Options (change) 8,155 3,275 425 425 7,950
Options (change) 7,575 3,045 395 395 7,194
Destination 875 875 875 875 895
Gas Tax 1,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 0
Total Price $96,730 $134,150 $148,500 $198,300 $57,045
Total Invoice $90,081 $125,030 $138,376 $184,690 $52,187

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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: $36,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,853
Model Year20082008200820082012
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassRL
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8518hp V8510hp V12604hp V12300hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T5T5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/35-20255/45-18255/35-20245/45-18
Total Price$96,730$134,150$148,500$198,300$57,045
Adjustments for Features-3,265-7,290-11,340-11,2650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$93,465$126,860$137,160$187,035$57,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$33,395$43,695$93,570$0
Total Invoice$90,081$125,030$138,376$184,690$52,187
Adjustments for Features-3,041-6,794-10,567-10,4920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$87,040$118,236$127,809$174,198$52,187
Cost Above Minimum$0$31,196$40,769$87,158$0

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

Model Year20082008200820082012
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassRL
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction    $0
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850 
Heated steering wheel  $100  
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250$250 
Power door closers$300$300$300$300 
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350 
Sunshades, second row    $125
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225$225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200 
Night vision  $1750$1750 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200 $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Console with shifter    $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through    $100
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$100  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0 
Bodyside moldings    $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200 
Sunroof$900$900  $900
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
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 
Analog clock$25    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Chronometer $100$100$100 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Digital instruments$0$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300$300 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats  $200$200 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Heated second row seats  $200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150 
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, second row seats  $150$150 
Metal pedals $75   
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 headrest height adjuster, second row seats  $75$75 
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$25 
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, second row seats  $150$150 
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200$200   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150 $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500    
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000$4000 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000    
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0 
Total Value of Features$9,465$13,490$17,540$17,465$6,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,265$7,290$11,340$11,265$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,041-6,794-10,567-10,4920

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

Model Year20082012
ModelS-ClassRL
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase124.6 in110.2 in
Length205.0 in195.8 in
Width73.7 in72.7 in
Height58.0 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,466 lb.4,100 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 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid300No
Total Requested80064%
Total Not Requested45036%

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested280099%
Total Not Requested251%

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