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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: $54,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,525

Acura RL   
Difference: $52,045

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122010
ModelSLSLRL
TrimSL550SL63 AMGBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $103,650 $140,440 $46,830
Base Invoice $96,395 $130,609 $42,470
Wood trim   0  
Technology Package     3,620
Wood trim   0  
Technology Package     3,245
Options (change) 0 0 3,620
Options (change) 0 0 3,245
Destination 875 875 810
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 0
Total Price $105,825 $143,915 $51,260
Total Invoice $98,570 $134,084 $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: $44,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,344
Model Year201220122010
ModelSLSLRL
TrimSL550SL63 AMGBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8518hp V8300hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T5
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$105,825$143,915$51,260
Adjustments for Features-10,415-11,4650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$95,410$132,450$51,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$37,040$0
Total Invoice$98,570$134,084$46,525
Adjustments for Features-9,701-10,6820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$88,869$123,402$46,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$34,533$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Acura RL

Model Year201220122010
ModelSLSLRL
TrimSL550SL63 AMGBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
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 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags  $350
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 
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 trim$300$300 
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$6,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,415$11,465$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,701-10,6820

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Acura RL

Model Year20122010
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.4,084 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
7.2 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested117585%
Total Not Requested20015%

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