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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: $43,295

Acura RDX   
Difference: $66,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,147

Acura RDX   
Difference: $60,659

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122017
ModelSLSLRDX
TrimSL550SL63 AMGBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Base Price $103,650 $140,440 $35,670
Base Invoice $96,395 $130,609 $33,872
Obstacle detection, rear 1,180 1,180  
Adaptive cruise control 2,300 2,300  
Wood trim   0  
Advance Package     6,650
Obstacle detection, rear 1,097 1,097  
Adaptive cruise control 2,139 2,139  
Wood trim   0  
Advance Package     6,300
Options (change) 3,480 3,480 6,650
Options (change) 3,236 3,236 6,300
Destination 875 875 975
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 0
Total Price $109,305 $147,395 $43,295
Total Invoice $101,806 $137,320 $41,147

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $57,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $52,425
Model Year201220122017
ModelSLSLRDX
TrimSL550SL63 AMGBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8518hp V8279hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10510, 10410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19235/60-18
Total Price$109,305$147,395$43,295
Adjustments for Features-8,840-9,8900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$100,465$137,505$43,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$37,040$0
Total Invoice$101,806$137,320$41,147
Adjustments for Features-8,234-9,2140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$93,572$128,106$41,147
Cost Above Minimum$0$34,534$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Acura RDX

Model Year201220122017
ModelSLSLRDX
TrimSL550SL63 AMGBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Power liftgate  $350
Power rear side windows  $200
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Remote start  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Wind blocker, small$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane keeping assist  $400
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags  $350
Wide-view rear camera  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover  $75
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
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat$50$50 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
iPod integration$100$100 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
LED headlights  $1000
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
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 - mechanical  $100
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$18,465$19,515$9,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,840$9,890$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,234-9,2140

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20122017
ModelSLRDX
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.8 in105.7 in
Length180.4 in184.4 in
Width71.5 in73.7 in
Height51.1 in65.0 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in58.7 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
7.2 ft326.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft361.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote start150No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested331554%
Total Not Requested285046%

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