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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: $54,415

Acura RL   
Difference: $36,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,927

Acura RL   
Difference: $35,234

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162008
ModelSLSLSLSLRL
TrimSL400SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65Base
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $85,050 $108,050 $149,700 $217,550 $46,280
Base Invoice $79,097 $100,487 $139,221 $202,322 $41,560
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,950 2,950    
Wood trim, alternative type 1,500 1,500      
Technology Package         3,620
CMBS and Pax         3,800
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,744 2,744    
Wood trim, alternative type 1,395 1,395      
Technology Package         3,245
CMBS and Pax         3,407
Options (change) 4,450 4,450 2,950 0 7,420
Options (change) 4,139 4,139 2,744 0 6,652
Destination 925 925 925 925 715
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $90,425 $113,425 $153,575 $219,775 $54,415
Total Invoice $84,161 $105,551 $142,890 $204,547 $48,927

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,974
Model Year20162016201620162008
ModelSLSLSLSLRL
TrimSL400SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65Base
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine329hp V6449hp V8577hp V8621hp V12290hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 11600, 11600, 11900, 12260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19245/680-460
Total Price$90,425$113,425$153,575$219,775$54,415
Adjustments for Features-8,875-11,925-16,800-21,1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$81,550$101,500$136,775$198,675$54,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,950$55,225$117,125$0
Total Invoice$84,161$105,551$142,890$204,547$48,927
Adjustments for Features-8,260-11,097-15,631-19,6380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$75,901$94,454$127,259$184,909$48,927
Cost Above Minimum$0$18,553$51,358$109,008$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Acura RL

Model Year20162016201620162008
ModelSLSLSLSLRL
TrimSL400SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65Base
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000
RWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction    $0
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850 
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$250
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500 
Sunshade, rear, power    $225
Sunshades, second row    $125
Wind blocker, power small$300$300$300$300 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention$150$150$150$150 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200 
Night vision   $1750 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250 
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Tires, run-flat$150$150  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100 
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 
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 air vents    $100
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 
Active rear differential    $500
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Raised top speed limiter  $0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings    $75
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 
Sunroof    $900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
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 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
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, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Traffic information    $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200 
Chronometer  $100$100 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300$300 
Carbon fiber trim  $200$200 
Center armrest(s), second row    $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100   
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200 
Leather headliner   $1000 
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger 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 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats    $50
Synthetic suede headliner  $650  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Wood trim, alternative type$300$300  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  
Total Value of Features$16,065$19,115$23,990$28,290$7,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,875$11,925$16,800$21,100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,260-11,097-15,631-19,6380

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Acura RL

Model Year20162008
ModelSLRL
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.8 in110.2 in
Length181.8 in193.6 in
Width73.9 in72.2 in
Height51.8 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,936 lb.4,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 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
8.5 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.5 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL400

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL AMG SL63

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Wood trim, alternative type300Yes
Total Requested1375100%
Total Not Requested00%
CMBS and Pax
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Tires, run-flat150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
245/680VR460 tires400No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%

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