Mercedes-Benz S-Class Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2008 Acura RLX Acura RLX 2017

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

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

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

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

Lowest Total Price: $61,400

Acura RLX P-AWS   
Difference: $35,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,039

Acura RLX P-AWS   
Difference: $32,958

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008200820172017
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassRLXRLX
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGP-AWSSport Hybrid SH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $86,700 $127,000 $144,200 $194,000 $54,450 $59,950
Base Invoice $80,631 $118,110 $134,106 $180,420 $50,530 $55,626
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,850 2,850        
Premium II Package 2,860          
Rearview camera 750          
iPod integration 425 425 425 425    
Heated steering wheel 460          
Sunshades, second row, power 710          
Advance Package         6,000 6,000
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,650 2,650        
Premium II Package 2,660          
Rearview camera 698          
iPod integration 395 395 395 395    
Heated steering wheel 428          
Sunshades, second row, power 660          
Advance Package         5,559 5,559
Options (change) 8,055 3,275 425 425 6,000 6,000
Options (change) 7,491 3,045 395 395 5,559 5,559
Destination 875 875 875 875 950 950
Gas Tax 1,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 0 0
Total Price $96,630 $134,150 $148,500 $198,300 $61,400 $66,900
Total Invoice $89,997 $125,030 $138,376 $184,690 $57,039 $62,135

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Mercedes-Benz S-Class dealer quotes or Acura RLX dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RLX P-AWS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,432
Model Year200820082008200820172017
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassRLXRLX
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGP-AWSSport Hybrid SH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8518hp V8510hp V12604hp V12310hp V6310hp V6 H
TransmissionT7T7T5T5T6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14500, 14500, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/35-20255/45-18255/35-20245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$96,630$134,150$148,500$198,300$61,400$66,900
Adjustments for Features-565-4,490-8,540-8,4650-1,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$96,065$129,660$139,960$189,835$61,400$65,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$33,595$43,895$93,770$0$4,025
Total Invoice$89,997$125,030$138,376$184,690$57,039$62,135
Adjustments for Features-526-4,185-7,958-7,8840-1,370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$89,471$120,845$130,418$176,806$57,039$60,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$31,374$40,947$87,335$0$3,726

Return to top

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

Model Year200820082008200820172017
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassRLXRLX
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGP-AWSSport Hybrid SH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100 
7-speed automated manual     $1200
RWD$0$0$0$0  
FWD    $0 
AWD     $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction    $0$0
Eco accelerator     $100
Heated steering wheel$100 $100 $100$100
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250$250  
Power door closers$300$300$300$300  
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350  
Remote app    $25$25
Remote start    $150$150
Sunshades, second row    $125$125
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225$225$225  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$0
Around view cameras    $500$500
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100$100
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75
Lane departure warning    $200$200
Lane keeping assist    $400$400
Night vision  $1750$1750  
Pedestrian detection    $50$50
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300  
Rearview camera$200 $200$200  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100$100
Wide-view rear camera    $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Cargo net$40$40$40$40  
Console with shifter    $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Rear air vents$100$100    
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250$250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Torque-vectoring, dual-electric-motor-based, rear     $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25  
Laminated rear side windows    $100$100
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200  
Sunroof$900$900  $900$900
Infotainment 
App support    $0$0
Aux input    $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325  
CD player    $125$125
HD radio    $50$50
iPod integration$100$100$100$100  
Media drive    $15$15
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25
Traffic + travel information    $25$25
USB port    $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25     
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $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  
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 $125
Head-up display (HUD)     $350
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100  
LED headlights    $1000$1000
Spotter mirror(s)    $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500  
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  
Heated second row seats  $200$200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$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$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$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     
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50  
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200$200    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500     
Adaptive dampers - mechanical    $100$100
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000$4000  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000     
Rear wheel steering    $1500 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0  
Total Value of Features$9,005$12,930$16,980$16,905$8,440$9,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$565$4,490$8,540$8,465$0$1,475
Value of Feature Adjustments-526-4,185-7,958-7,8840-1,370

Return to top

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

Model Year20082017
ModelS-ClassRLX
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase124.6 in112.2 in
Length205.0 in196.1 in
Width73.7 in74.4 in
Height58.0 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,466 lb.3,970 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in59.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in38.8 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft315.3 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid300No
Total Requested95076%
Total Not Requested30024%

Option Package Details
Acura RLX P-AWS

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote start150No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Around view cameras300No
Krell, 500W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested142562%
Total Not Requested87538%

Option Package Details
Acura RLX Sport Hybrid SH-AWD

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote start150No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Around view cameras300No
Krell, 500W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested142562%
Total Not Requested87538%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans, Coupes, and Convertibles.
See TrueDelta's information for all Mercedes-Benz models.