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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: $36,880

Acura RDX   
Difference: $50,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,374

Acura RDX   
Difference: $47,415

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720172012
ModelSLSLSLSLRDX
TrimSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65Base
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Base Price $86,950 $110,800 $151,350 $219,850 $32,895
Base Invoice $80,864 $103,044 $140,756 $204,461 $30,646
Wood trim     0 0  
Technology Package         3,100
Wood trim     0 0  
Technology Package         2,843
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 3,100
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 2,843
Destination 925 925 925 925 885
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $87,875 $111,725 $152,275 $222,075 $36,880
Total Invoice $81,789 $103,969 $141,681 $206,686 $34,374

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $38,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,172
Model Year20172017201720172012
ModelSLSLSLSLRDX
TrimSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65Base
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Engine362hp V6449hp V8577hp V8621hp V12240hp I4
TransmissionT9T9T7T7T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 11600, 11600, 11900, 12410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19235/55-18
Total Price$87,875$111,725$152,275$222,075$36,880
Adjustments for Features-12,080-15,130-20,605-24,7050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$75,795$96,595$131,670$197,370$36,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$20,800$55,875$121,575$0
Total Invoice$81,789$103,969$141,681$206,686$34,374
Adjustments for Features-11,243-14,080-19,171-22,9930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$70,546$89,889$122,510$183,693$34,374
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,343$51,964$113,147$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20172017201720172012
ModelSLSLSLSLRDX
TrimSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65Base
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850 
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100 
Power door closers   $300 
Power rear side windows    $200
Power trunk closer $350$350$350 
Proximity key $250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Wind blocker, power small$300$300$300$300 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention   $150 
Blind spot warning system   $200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0  
Collision preparation system, rear   $100 
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system   $0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning   $200 
Lane keeping assist   $400 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250 
Pedestrian detection   $50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0 
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor    $50
Temporary spare tire    $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100 
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 
Adaptive windshield washer system$0$0$0$0 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Heated washer fluid system$50$50$50$50 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Rear wiper    $175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade$100$100$100$100 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500$500$500$500 
Raised top speed limiter  $0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding    $350
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel   $2000 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300$300$300 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Sunroof    $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player    $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150 
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
USB port    $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150 
Boost gauge    $75
Chronometer  $100$100 
Compass    $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights    $125
Interior ambient lighting    $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300$300 
Center armrest(s), second row    $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300 
Door sill trim plates    $100
Folding second row seats    $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200 
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75 
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150$150 
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$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
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 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active curve tilting  $1000$1000 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$18,080$21,130$26,605$30,705$6,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$12,080$15,130$20,605$24,705$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-11,243-14,080-19,171-22,9930

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20172012
ModelSLRDX
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.7 in104.3 in
Length182.3 in180.7 in
Width73.9 in73.6 in
Height51.2 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,827 lb.3,744 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.5 ft327.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.5 ft360.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%

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