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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: $61,345

Acura RLX   
Difference: $39,507

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,078

Acura RLX   
Difference: $37,497

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Model Year201720172017201720172014
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassRLX
TrimS550S550eAMG S63S600AMG S65Base
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $96,600 $96,600 $144,700 $170,750 $226,900 $48,450
Base Invoice $89,838 $89,838 $134,571 $158,798 $211,017 $44,324
Driver Assistance Package 2,250 2,250 2,250      
Premium Package 4,500 4,500        
Heated second row seats 620 620 620      
Advance Package           12,000
Driver Assistance Package 2,093 2,093 2,093      
Premium Package 4,185 4,185        
Heated second row seats 577 577 577      
Advance Package           10,859
Options (change) 7,370 7,370 2,870 0 0 12,000
Options (change) 6,855 6,855 2,670 0 0 10,859
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 895
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 1,700 2,100 0
Total Price $104,895 $100,852 $148,495 $173,375 $229,925 $61,345
Total Invoice $97,618 $93,575 $138,166 $161,423 $214,042 $56,078

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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: $32,317
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,826
Model Year201720172017201720172014
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassRLX
TrimS550S550eAMG S63S600AMG S65Base
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine449hp V8329hp V6 PiH577hp V8523hp V12621hp V12310hp V6
TransmissionT9T7T7T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 131940, 241940, 24500, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18245/45-19255/40-20245/45-19255/40-20245/40-19
Total Price$104,895$100,852$148,495$173,375$229,925$61,345
Adjustments for Features-7,065-7,190-9,765-20,015-20,4650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$97,830$93,662$138,730$153,360$209,460$61,345
Cost Above Minimum$4,168$0$45,068$59,698$115,798$0
Total Invoice$97,618$93,575$138,166$161,423$214,042$56,078
Adjustments for Features-6,575-6,671-9,086-18,635-19,0510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$91,043$86,904$129,080$142,788$194,991$56,078
Cost Above Minimum$4,139$0$42,176$55,884$108,087$0

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

Model Year201720172017201720172014
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassRLX
TrimS550S550eAMG S63S600AMG S65Base
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100
RWD$0$0 $0$0 
AWD  $1700   
FWD     $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100$100 
Active noise reduction     $0
Eco accelerator $100    
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel   $100$100 
Power door closers$300$300$300$300$300 
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75$75 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500$500$500 
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
Animal detection, night   $50$50 
Around view cameras   $500$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200 
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row   $50$50 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150$150 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150 
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200$200 
Night vision   $1750$1750 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50$50 
Pedestrian detection, night   $50$50 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200$200  $200
Tires, run-flat$150$150 $150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50 
Cargo net$40$40$40$40$40 
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 
Fragrance atomizer$200$200$200$200$200 
Heated washer fluid system$50$50$50$50$50 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50$50$50 
Rear air vents$100$100$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125$125 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50 
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade$100$100$100$100$100 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
9 kWh battery pack $0    
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust  $250 $250 
Radar-based brake regeneration $200    
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25 
Carbon fiber engine cover    $0 
Front splitter spoiler  $200 $200 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0    
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof     $900
Infotainment 
Aux input     $50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325$325 
CD player     $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player     $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   $1200$1200 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0 
Near-field communications (NFC)$25$25$25$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 $25  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror     $75
Chronometer  $100 $100 
Compass$0$0$0$0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Head-up display (HUD)   $350$350 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting     $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25    
Spotter mirror(s)     $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, second row   $450$450 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats   $200$200 
Door sill trim plates     $100
Heated front row armrests   $100$100 
Heated second row armrests   $100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim   $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 $150$150
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Massage, second row seats   $150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, second row seats   $150$150 
Metal pedals  $75 $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats   $225$225 
Power footrest, right rear seat   $250$250 
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75$75 
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 legrest, right second row seat   $500$500 
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 thigh support length adjuster, second row seats   $150$150 
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats   $150$150 
Rapid-heating front seats$0$0$0$0$0 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650$650 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $5500$5500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500   
Adaptive dampers - mechanical     $100
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000   
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 $350
Camera-linked adaptive suspension   $500$500 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50$50 
Polished alloy wheels    $350 
Rear wheel steering     $1500
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100   
Total Value of Features$12,990$13,115$15,690$25,940$26,390$5,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,065$7,190$9,765$20,015$20,465$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,575-6,671-9,086-18,635-19,0510

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

Model Year20172014
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 Weight4,664 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 Headroom37.4 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom43.1 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?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
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
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested150079%
Total Not Requested40021%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Front sport buckets100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested95036%
Total Not Requested172564%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550e

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
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
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested150079%
Total Not Requested40021%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Front sport buckets100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested95036%
Total Not Requested172564%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG S63

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
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
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested150079%
Total Not Requested40021%

Option Package Details
Acura RLX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
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
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Krell, 500W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Laminated rear side windows100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Laminated front side windows200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Woodgrain trim (optional)0No
245/40WR19 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested487586%
Total Not Requested82514%

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