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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: $57,045

Acura RL   
Difference: $52,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,187

Acura RL   
Difference: $49,619

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelSLSLRL
TrimSL550SL63 AMGBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $103,650 $140,440 $48,200
Base Invoice $96,395 $130,609 $44,098
Obstacle detection, rear 1,180 1,180  
Adaptive cruise control 2,300 2,300  
Wood trim   0  
Advance Package     7,950
Obstacle detection, rear 1,097 1,097  
Adaptive cruise control 2,139 2,139  
Wood trim   0  
Advance Package     7,194
Options (change) 3,480 3,480 7,950
Options (change) 3,236 3,236 7,194
Destination 875 875 895
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 0
Total Price $109,305 $147,395 $57,045
Total Invoice $101,806 $137,320 $52,187

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $42,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,431
Model Year201220122012
ModelSLSLRL
TrimSL550SL63 AMGBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8518hp V8300hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10510, 10260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19245/45-18
Total Price$109,305$147,395$57,045
Adjustments for Features-9,865-10,9150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$99,440$136,480$57,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$37,040$0
Total Invoice$101,806$137,320$52,187
Adjustments for Features-9,188-10,1690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$92,618$127,151$52,187
Cost Above Minimum$0$34,533$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Acura RL

Model Year201220122012
ModelSLSLRL
TrimSL550SL63 AMGBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Power rear side windows  $200
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Sunshades, second row  $125
Wind blocker, small$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags  $350
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo net  $40
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents  $100
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$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 lumbar adjuster, passenger 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 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$16,605$17,655$6,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,865$10,915$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,188-10,1690

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Acura RL

Model Year20122012
ModelSLRL
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.8 in110.2 in
Length180.4 in195.8 in
Width71.5 in72.7 in
Height51.1 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.4,100 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
7.2 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested217577%
Total Not Requested65023%

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