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

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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Acura RL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $51,260

Acura RL   
Difference: $46,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,525

Acura RL   
Difference: $44,753

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082010
ModelSLSLSLSLRL
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMGBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $95,300 $133,200 $129,300 $187,200 $46,830
Base Invoice $88,629 $123,876 $120,249 $174,096 $42,470
Voice control for nav and audio 510 510 510 510  
Premium I Package     2,500    
Wood trim     0 0  
Technology Package         3,620
Voice control for nav and audio 474 474 474 474  
Premium I Package     2,325    
Wood trim     0 0  
Technology Package         3,245
Options (change) 510 510 3,010 510 3,620
Options (change) 474 474 2,799 474 3,245
Destination 875 875 875 875 810
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600 0
Total Price $97,985 $137,185 $135,785 $191,185 $51,260
Total Invoice $91,278 $127,825 $126,523 $178,045 $46,525

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $38,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,742
Model Year20082008200820082010
ModelSLSLSLSLRL
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMGBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8510hp V12510hp V8604hp V12300hp V6
TransmissionT7T5T5T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8250, 8250, 8250, 8260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19245/45-18
Total Price$97,985$137,185$135,785$191,185$51,260
Adjustments for Features-8,600-10,300-10,050-10,4000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$89,385$126,885$125,735$180,785$51,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$37,500$36,350$91,400$0
Total Invoice$91,278$127,825$126,523$178,045$46,525
Adjustments for Features-8,011-9,597-9,364-9,6850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$83,267$118,228$117,159$168,360$46,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$34,961$33,892$85,093$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Acura RL

Model Year20082008200820082010
ModelSLSLSLSLRL
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMGBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000$1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction    $0
Power rear side windows    $200
Power trunk closer $350 $350 
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Sunshade, rear, power    $225
Sunshades, second row    $125
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
Side curtain airbags    $350
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Cargo net    $40
Rear seat pass-through    $100
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 air vents    $100
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0 
Bodyside moldings    $75
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750$6750 
Sunroof    $900
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200$200 
CD player$125$125$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player    $0
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information    $25
USB port    $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Cornering lights $50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row    $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   $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-folding headrests, second row seats    $50
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  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
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$15,865$17,565$17,315$17,665$7,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,600$10,300$10,050$10,400$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,011-9,597-9,364-9,6850

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Acura RL

Model Year20082010
ModelSLRL
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.8 in110.2 in
Length178.5 in195.8 in
Width71.5 in72.7 in
Height51.0 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.4,084 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.3 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL55 AMG

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested37525%

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