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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: $39,645

Acura TL   
Difference: $65,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,903

Acura TL   
Difference: $60,690

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120102010
ModelSLSLSLTLTL
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMGBaseSH-AWD
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $102,600 $139,050 $198,750 $35,105 $38,655
Base Invoice $95,418 $129,316 $184,838 $32,673 $35,929
Wood trim   0 0    
Technology Package       3,730 3,730
Wood trim   0 0    
Technology Package       3,420 3,420
Options (change) 0 0 0 3,730 3,730
Options (change) 0 0 0 3,420 3,420
Destination 875 875 875 810 810
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 2,600 0 0
Total Price $104,775 $142,525 $202,225 $39,645 $43,195
Total Invoice $97,593 $132,791 $188,313 $36,903 $40,159

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $53,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $49,419
Model Year20112011201120102010
ModelSLSLSLTLTL
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMGBaseSH-AWD
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8518hp V8604hp V12280hp V6305hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T5T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10510, 10510, 10440, 10440, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19245/50-17245/45-18
Total Price$104,775$142,525$202,225$39,645$43,195
Adjustments for Features-12,100-13,450-14,9000-2,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$92,675$129,075$187,325$39,645$40,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$36,400$94,650$0$1,350
Total Invoice$97,593$132,791$188,313$36,903$40,159
Adjustments for Features-11,271-12,531-13,8750-2,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$86,322$120,260$174,438$36,903$38,114
Cost Above Minimum$0$33,938$88,116$0$1,211

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Acura TL

Model Year20112011201120102010
ModelSLSLSLTLTL
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMGBaseSH-AWD
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Power trunk closer  $350  
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front  $150  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250  
Rearview camera   $200$200
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$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  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents   $100$100
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0  
Glass roof panel(s)  $300  
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750  
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Sunroof   $900$900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player   $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50  
iPod integration$100$100$100  
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25  
USB port   $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights   $25$25
Compass   $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150$150
Massage, driver seat $100$100  
Massage, passenger seat $100$100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Metal pedals$75$75$75  
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150  
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-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$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  $100$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$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650  
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150$150  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000  
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000$4000  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$16,390$17,740$19,190$4,290$6,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$12,100$13,450$14,900$0$2,200
Value of Feature Adjustments-11,271-12,531-13,8750-2,045

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Acura TL

Model Year20112010
ModelSLTL
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.8 in109.3 in
Length180.4 in195.3 in
Width71.5 in74.0 in
Height51.1 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.3,709 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in58.1 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
7.2 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested141565%
Total Not Requested77535%

Option Package Details
Acura TL SH-AWD

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested141565%
Total Not Requested77535%

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