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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: $55,060

Acura RL   
Difference: $41,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,933

Acura RL   
Difference: $40,014

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011201120112010
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassRL
TrimS400 HYBRIDS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $91,000 $93,650 $138,000 $158,050 $209,000 $46,830
Base Invoice $84,630 $87,095 $128,340 $146,987 $194,370 $42,470
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,950 2,950      
Sunshades, second row, power 750 750        
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     0   0  
Technology Package           3,620
CMBS           3,800
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,744 2,744      
Sunshades, second row, power 698 698        
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     0   0  
Technology Package           3,245
CMBS           3,408
Options (change) 3,700 3,700 2,950 0 0 7,420
Options (change) 3,442 3,442 2,744 0 0 6,653
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 810
Gas Tax 1,000 1,000 1,000 2,600 2,100 0
Total Price $96,575 $99,225 $142,825 $161,525 $211,975 $55,060
Total Invoice $89,947 $92,412 $132,959 $150,462 $197,345 $49,933

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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: $37,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,577
Model Year201120112011201120112010
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassRL
TrimS400 HYBRIDS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine275hp V6 H382hp V8536hp V8510hp V12621hp V12300hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T5T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14600, 141200, 151200, 15260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/45-18255/35-20255/45-19255/35-20245/45-18
Total Price$96,575$99,225$142,825$161,525$211,975$55,060
Adjustments for Features-3,690-3,790-9,415-14,290-14,2900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$92,885$95,435$133,410$147,235$197,685$55,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,550$40,525$54,350$104,800$0
Total Invoice$89,947$92,412$132,959$150,462$197,345$49,933
Adjustments for Features-3,437-3,530-8,765-13,311-13,3040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$86,510$88,882$124,194$137,151$184,041$49,933
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,372$37,684$50,641$97,531$0

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

Model Year201120112011201120112010
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassRL
TrimS400 HYBRIDS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000$1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0$0$0 
AWD     $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100$100 
Active noise reduction     $0
Adaptive cruise control     $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850$850 
Heated steering wheel   $100  
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250$250 
Power door closers$300$300$300$300$300 
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350 
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250
Sunshades, second row     $125
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225$225$225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150$150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150 
Lane departure prevention$150$150$150$150$150 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200$200 
Night vision   $1750$1750 
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250 
Pedestrian detection, night   $50$50 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300 
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50 
Console with shifter     $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through     $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125$125 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers     $75
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150   
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0 
Bodyside moldings     $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 $25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200 
Sunroof$900$900$900  $900
Infotainment 
Aux input     $50
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   $1200$1200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100$100$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information     $25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25 
USB port     $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 $25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200 
Chronometer  $100 $100 
Compass$0$0$0$0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50 
Digital instruments$0$0$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50 
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   
Heated second row seats   $200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200 
Massage, driver seat  $100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$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$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats   $75$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   $100
Power recliner, second row seats   $150$150 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25$25$25 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$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$200   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500    
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000$4000 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000    
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50$50 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100   
Total Value of Features$9,790$9,890$15,515$20,390$20,390$6,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,690$3,790$9,415$14,290$14,290$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,437-3,530-8,765-13,311-13,3040

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

Model Year20112010
ModelS-ClassRL
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase124.6 in110.2 in
Length206.5 in195.8 in
Width73.7 in72.7 in
Height58.0 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,456 lb.4,084 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 Room59.9 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 Room59.4 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume16.4 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S400 HYBRID

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40022%
Total Not Requested140078%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40022%
Total Not Requested140078%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40022%
Total Not Requested140078%

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested1525100%
Total Not Requested00%
CMBS
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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