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

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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Acura TL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,530

Acura TL   
Difference: $58,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,910

Acura TL   
Difference: $54,316

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008200820122012
ModelSLSLSLSLTLTL
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMGBaseSH-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 $35,705 $39,255
Base Invoice $88,629 $123,876 $120,249 $174,096 $33,527 $36,812
Premium I Package 3,170   2,500      
Voice control for nav and audio 510 510 510 510    
Wood trim     0 0    
Advance Package         5,930 5,930
Premium I Package 2,948   2,325      
Voice control for nav and audio 474 474 474 474    
Wood trim     0 0    
Advance Package         5,488 5,488
Options (change) 3,680 510 3,010 510 5,930 5,930
Options (change) 3,422 474 2,799 474 5,488 5,488
Destination 875 875 875 875 895 895
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600 0 0
Total Price $101,155 $137,185 $135,785 $191,185 $42,530 $46,080
Total Invoice $94,226 $127,825 $126,523 $178,045 $39,910 $43,195

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $46,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,222
Model Year200820082008200820122012
ModelSLSLSLSLTLTL
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMGBaseSH-AWD
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8510hp V12510hp V8604hp V12280hp V6305hp V6
TransmissionT7T5T5T5T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8250, 8250, 8250, 8440, 10440, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$101,155$137,185$135,785$191,185$42,530$46,080
Adjustments for Features-11,910-12,710-12,460-12,8100-2,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$89,245$124,475$123,325$178,375$42,530$43,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$35,230$34,080$89,130$0$1,350
Total Invoice$94,226$127,825$126,523$178,045$39,910$43,195
Adjustments for Features-11,094-11,843-11,610-11,9300-2,062
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$83,132$115,982$114,913$166,115$39,910$41,133
Cost Above Minimum$0$32,850$31,781$82,983$0$1,223

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Acura TL

Model Year200820082008200820122012
ModelSLSLSLSLTLTL
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMGBaseSH-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$1100
RWD$0$0$0$0  
FWD    $0 
AWD     $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows    $200$200
Power trunk closer $350 $350  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500$500  
Blind spot warning system    $200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Rearview camera    $200$200
Side curtain airbags    $350$350
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Cargo net    $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25
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  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175  
Rear air vents    $100$100
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers    $75$75
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0  
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750$6750  
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Sunroof    $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25
CD changer, remote$200$200$200$200  
DVD-Audio-compatible player    $0$0
Media drive    $15$15
Traffic + travel information    $25$25
USB port    $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights    $25$25
Compass    $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row    $50$50
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  
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$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 hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000$4000$4000  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$16,215$17,015$16,765$17,115$4,305$6,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$11,910$12,710$12,460$12,810$0$2,200
Value of Feature Adjustments-11,094-11,843-11,610-11,9300-2,062

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Acura TL

Model Year20082012
ModelSLTL
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.8 in109.3 in
Length178.5 in194.0 in
Width71.5 in74.0 in
Height51.0 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.3,727 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.2 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 SL550

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65065%
Total Not Requested35035%

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 TL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
245/45VR18 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested170055%
Total Not Requested139045%

Option Package Details
Acura TL SH-AWD

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
245/40VR19 tires400No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested170055%
Total Not Requested139045%

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