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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: $55,645

Acura MDX Advance   
Difference: $53,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,279

Acura MDX Advance   
Difference: $49,527

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220182018
ModelSLSLMDXMDX
TrimSL550SL63 AMGAdvanceSport Hybrid Advance
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $103,650 $140,440 $54,650 $58,150
Base Invoice $96,395 $130,609 $51,284 $54,563
Obstacle detection, rear 1,180 1,180    
Adaptive cruise control 2,300 2,300    
Wood trim   0    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,097 1,097    
Adaptive cruise control 2,139 2,139    
Wood trim   0    
Options (change) 3,480 3,480 0 0
Options (change) 3,236 3,236 0 0
Destination 875 875 995 995
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 0 0
Total Price $109,305 $147,395 $55,645 $59,145
Total Invoice $101,806 $137,320 $52,279 $55,558

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX Advance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $49,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,578
Model Year2012201220182018
ModelSLSLMDXMDX
TrimSL550SL63 AMGAdvanceSport Hybrid Advance
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8518hp V8290hp I6257hp V6 H
TransmissionT7T7T9S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10510, 10501, 10529, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19245/50-20245/50-20
Total Price$109,305$147,395$55,645$59,145
Adjustments for Features-4,240-5,2900-2,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$105,065$142,105$55,645$56,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$37,040$0$1,100
Total Invoice$101,806$137,320$52,279$55,558
Adjustments for Features-3,949-4,9280-2,254
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$97,857$132,392$52,279$53,304
Cost Above Minimum$0$34,535$0$1,025

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Acura MDX

Model Year2012201220182018
ModelSLSLMDXMDX
TrimSL550SL63 AMGAdvanceSport Hybrid Advance
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Display key  $50$50
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Power trunk closer$350$350  
Remote start  $150$150
Sunshades, second row  $125$125
Wind blocker, small$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Around view cameras  $500$500
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Lane keeping assist  $400$400
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Wide-view front camera  $150$150
Wide-view rear camera  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails  $250$250
Second-row high console  $250$250
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$250
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Rear wiper  $175$175
Residual heat$50$50  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Torque-vectoring, dual-electric-motor-based, rear   $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
iPod integration$100$100  
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Compass  $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50  
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Coordinated climate control, front seats  $0$0
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Folding third row seats  $600$600
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$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$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power release, second row seats  $50$50
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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$17,440$18,490$13,200$15,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,240$5,290$0$2,400
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,949-4,9280-2,254

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20122018
ModelSLMDX
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.8 in111.0 in
Length180.4 in196.2 in
Width71.5 in77.2 in
Height51.1 in67.4 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.4,002 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in61.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in57.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in59.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.6 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.6 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.6 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in28.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.2 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
7.238.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft368.4 ft3

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