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

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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Acura RLX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $55,390

Acura RLX P-AWS   
Difference: $44,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,018

Acura RLX P-AWS   
Difference: $42,306

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008200820162016
ModelSLSLSLSLRLXRLX
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMGP-AWSSport Hybrid SH-AWD
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $95,300 $133,200 $129,300 $187,200 $50,950 $59,950
Base Invoice $88,629 $123,876 $120,249 $174,096 $46,864 $55,128
Voice control for nav and audio 510 510 510 510    
Adaptive cruise control 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200    
Wood trim     0 0    
Technology Package         3,500  
Voice control for nav and audio 474 474 474 474    
Adaptive cruise control 2,046 2,046 2,046 2,046    
Wood trim     0 0    
Technology Package         3,214  
Options (change) 2,710 2,710 2,710 2,710 3,500 0
Options (change) 2,520 2,520 2,520 2,520 3,214 0
Destination 875 875 875 875 940 940
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600 0 0
Total Price $100,185 $139,385 $135,485 $193,385 $55,390 $60,890
Total Invoice $93,324 $129,871 $126,244 $180,091 $51,018 $56,068

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RLX P-AWS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $37,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,972
Model Year200820082008200820162016
ModelSLSLSLSLRLXRLX
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMGP-AWSSport Hybrid SH-AWD
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8510hp V12510hp V8604hp V12310hp V6310hp V6 H
TransmissionT7T5T5T5T6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8250, 8250, 8250, 8588, 14588, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$100,185$139,385$135,485$193,385$55,390$60,890
Adjustments for Features-6,800-8,500-7,650-8,6000-1,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$93,385$130,885$127,835$184,785$55,390$59,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$37,500$34,450$91,400$0$4,025
Total Invoice$93,324$129,871$126,244$180,091$51,018$56,068
Adjustments for Features-6,334-7,920-7,128-8,0090-1,358
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$86,990$121,951$119,116$172,082$51,018$54,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$34,961$32,126$85,092$0$3,692

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Acura RLX

Model Year200820082008200820162016
ModelSLSLSLSLRLXRLX
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMGP-AWSSport Hybrid SH-AWD
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200     
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100 
7-speed automated manual     $1200
RWD$0$0$0$0  
FWD    $0 
AWD     $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction    $0$0
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850$850
Eco accelerator     $100
Power rear side windows    $200$200
Power trunk closer $350 $350  
Proximity key $250 $250$250$250
Remote app    $25$25
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200$200
Blind spot warning system    $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100$100
Forward collision warning    $200$200
Lane departure warning    $200$200
Lane keeping assist    $400$400
Pedestrian detection    $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0$0
Rearview camera    $200$200
Rollover sensor    $50$50
Side curtain airbags    $350$350
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100$100
Wide-view rear camera    $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250$250
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Torque-vectoring, dual-electric-motor-based, rear     $500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25  
Laminated front side windows    $200$200
Laminated rear side windows    $100$100
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750$6750  
Sunroof    $900$900
Infotainment 
App support    $0$0
Aux input    $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25
CD changer, remote$200$200$200$200  
DVD-Audio-compatible player    $0$0
HD radio    $50$50
Media drive    $15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25
Traffic + travel information    $25$25
USB port    $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Cornering lights $50 $50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 $125
Head-up display (HUD)     $350
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50  
LED headlights    $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors    $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)    $50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row    $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   $150$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$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100     
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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  
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    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical    $100$100
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000$4000$4000  
Rear wheel steering    $1500 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$16,540$18,240$17,390$18,340$9,740$11,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,800$8,500$7,650$8,600$0$1,475
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,334-7,920-7,128-8,0090-1,358

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Acura RLX

Model Year20082016
ModelSLRLX
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.8 in112.2 in
Length178.5 in196.1 in
Width71.5 in74.4 in
Height51.0 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.3,956 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in59.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.3 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RLX P-AWS

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Laminated front side windows200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Wide-view rear camera0No
ELS, 588W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Laminated rear side windows100No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Total Requested100028%
Total Not Requested255072%

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