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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Acura MDX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Acura MDX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $47,060

Acura MDX   
Difference: $58,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,806

Acura MDX   
Difference: $55,764

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122008
ModelSLSLMDX
TrimSL550SL63 AMGBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Base Price $103,650 $140,440 $40,195
Base Invoice $96,395 $130,609 $36,514
Wood trim   0  
Sport Package     5,600
Power liftgate     550
Wood trim   0  
Sport Package     5,078
Power liftgate     499
Options (change) 0 0 6,150
Options (change) 0 0 5,577
Destination 875 875 715
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 0
Total Price $105,825 $143,915 $47,060
Total Invoice $98,570 $134,084 $42,806

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Acura MDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $50,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,889
Model Year201220122008
ModelSLSLMDX
TrimSL550SL63 AMGBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8518hp V8300hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10510, 10410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19255/55-18
Total Price$105,825$143,915$47,060
Adjustments for Features-8,455-9,5050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$97,370$134,410$47,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$37,040$0
Total Invoice$98,570$134,084$42,806
Adjustments for Features-7,875-8,8560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$90,695$125,228$42,806
Cost Above Minimum$0$34,533$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Acura MDX

Model Year201220122008
ModelSLSLMDX
TrimSL550SL63 AMGBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
Power rear side windows  $200
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Wind blocker, small$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat$50$50 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Folding second row seats  $300
Folding third row seats  $600
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150 
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$16,955$18,005$8,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,455$9,505$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,875-8,8560

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20122008
ModelSLMDX
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.8 in108.3 in
Length180.4 in190.7 in
Width71.5 in78.5 in
Height51.1 in68.2 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.4,540 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.21.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in61.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in59.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in61.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.7 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in42.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in29.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.2 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
7.242.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft383.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested172576%
Total Not Requested55024%

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