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

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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Acura RDX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,115

Acura RDX   
Difference: $59,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,749

Acura RDX   
Difference: $55,013

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082014
ModelSLSLSLSLRDX
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMGBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Base Price $95,300 $133,200 $129,300 $187,200 $34,520
Base Invoice $88,629 $123,876 $120,249 $174,096 $32,430
Voice control for nav and audio 510 510 510 510  
Power trunk closer 520   520    
Wood trim     0 0  
Technology Package         3,700
Voice control for nav and audio 474 474 474 474  
Power trunk closer 484   484    
Wood trim     0 0  
Technology Package         3,424
Options (change) 1,030 510 1,030 510 3,700
Options (change) 958 474 958 474 3,424
Destination 875 875 875 875 895
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600 0
Total Price $98,505 $137,185 $133,805 $191,185 $39,115
Total Invoice $91,762 $127,825 $124,682 $178,045 $36,749

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $48,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,008
Model Year20082008200820082014
ModelSLSLSLSLRDX
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMGBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8510hp V12510hp V8604hp V12273hp V6
TransmissionT7T5T5T5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8250, 8250, 8250, 8410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19235/60-18
Total Price$98,505$137,185$133,805$191,185$39,115
Adjustments for Features-10,740-12,090-11,590-12,1900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$87,765$125,095$122,215$178,995$39,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$37,330$34,450$91,230$0
Total Invoice$91,762$127,825$124,682$178,045$36,749
Adjustments for Features-10,005-11,265-10,800-11,3520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$81,757$116,560$113,882$166,693$36,749
Cost Above Minimum$0$34,803$32,125$84,936$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20082008200820082014
ModelSLSLSLSLRDX
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMGBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction    $0
Power liftgate    $350
Power rear side windows    $200
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350 
Proximity key $250 $250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500$500 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Rearview camera    $200
Rollover sensor    $50
Side curtain airbags    $350
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Cargo cover    $75
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Rear wiper    $175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0 
Bodyside cladding    $350
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler    $200
Sunroof    $900
Infotainment 
App support    $0
Aux input    $50
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
CD changer, remote$200$200$200$200 
DVD-Audio-compatible player    $0
Media drive    $15
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Traffic + travel information    $25
USB port    $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Compass    $0
Cornering lights $50 $50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)    $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row    $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300 
Folding second row seats    $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   $150
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100 
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, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650 
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150$150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical    $100
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000$4000$4000 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$16,555$17,905$17,405$18,005$5,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,740$12,090$11,590$12,190$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-10,005-11,265-10,800-11,3520

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20082014
ModelSLRDX
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.8 in105.7 in
Length178.5 in183.5 in
Width71.5 in73.7 in
Height51.0 in66.1 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.3,718 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.3 ft326.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft361.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Power liftgate350No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested177571%
Total Not Requested74029%

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