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

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

Lowest Total Price: $61,370

Acura RLX   
Difference: $40,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,103

Acura RLX   
Difference: $39,041

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142015
ModelS-ClassS-ClassRLX
TrimS550S63 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $92,900 $139,500 $48,450
Base Invoice $86,397 $129,735 $44,324
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 2,800  
Premium 1 Package 4,500    
Heated steering wheel 490    
Heated second row seats 620 620  
Advance Package     12,000
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 2,604  
Premium 1 Package 4,185    
Heated steering wheel 456    
Heated second row seats 577 577  
Advance Package     10,859
Options (change) 8,410 3,420 12,000
Options (change) 7,822 3,181 10,859
Destination 925 925 920
Total Price $102,235 $143,845 $61,370
Total Invoice $95,144 $133,841 $56,103

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RLX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,127
Model Year201420142015
ModelS-ClassS-ClassRLX
TrimS550S63 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine449hp V8577hp V8310hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13500, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/40-20245/40-19
Total Price$102,235$143,845$61,370
Adjustments for Features-6,355-8,5050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$95,880$135,340$61,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$39,460$0
Total Invoice$95,144$133,841$56,103
Adjustments for Features-5,914-7,9140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$89,230$125,927$56,103
Cost Above Minimum$0$36,697$0

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

Model Year201420142015
ModelS-ClassS-ClassRLX
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 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Active noise reduction  $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 $100
Power door closers$300$300 
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Sunshades, second row  $125
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Tires, run-flat$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo net$40$40 
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 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Residual heat$50$50 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust $250 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Front splitter spoiler $200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Chronometer $100 
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Massage, driver seat$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals $75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
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 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50 
Rear wheel steering  $1500
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Total Value of Features$11,680$13,830$5,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,355$8,505$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,914-7,9140

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

Model Year20142015
ModelS-ClassRLX
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase124.6 in112.2 in
Length206.5 in196.1 in
Width74.8 in74.4 in
Height58.7 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,730 lb.3,934 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in59.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom43.0 in38.8 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested170074%
Total Not Requested60026%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested95036%
Total Not Requested172564%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested170074%
Total Not Requested60026%

Option Package Details
Acura RLX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Krell, 500W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Laminated front side windows200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Woodgrain trim (optional)0No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Laminated rear side windows100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
245/40WR19 tires400No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested497586%
Total Not Requested82514%

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