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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: $36,780

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,187

Acura RL   
Difference: $35,135

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142012
ModelS-ClassS-ClassRL
TrimS550S63 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $92,900 $139,500 $48,200
Base Invoice $86,397 $129,735 $44,098
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   0  
Advance Package     7,950
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   0  
Advance Package     7,194
Options (change) 0 0 7,950
Options (change) 0 0 7,194
Destination 925 925 895
Total Price $93,825 $140,425 $57,045
Total Invoice $87,322 $130,660 $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: $33,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,175
Model Year201420142012
ModelS-ClassS-ClassRL
TrimS550S63 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine449hp V8577hp V8300hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/40-20245/45-18
Total Price$93,825$140,425$57,045
Adjustments for Features-3,180-8,0050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$90,645$132,420$57,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$41,775$0
Total Invoice$87,322$130,660$52,187
Adjustments for Features-2,960-7,4480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$84,362$123,212$52,187
Cost Above Minimum$0$38,850$0

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

Model Year201420142012
ModelS-ClassS-ClassRL
TrimS550S63 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 
Power door closers$300$300 
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app$25$25 
Semi-automated parking system $500 
Sunshades, second row  $125
Sunshades, second row, power $225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Tires, run-flat$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust $250 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Front splitter spoiler $200 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100$100 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
HD radio$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Chronometer $100 
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Total Value of Features$10,680$15,505$7,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,180$8,005$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,960-7,4480

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

Model Year20142012
ModelS-ClassRL
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase124.6 in110.2 in
Length206.5 in195.8 in
Width74.8 in72.7 in
Height58.7 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,730 lb.4,100 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom43.0 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
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
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested217577%
Total Not Requested65023%

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