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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: $46,280

Acura TL SH-AWD   
Difference: $100,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,381

Acura TL SH-AWD   
Difference: $93,118

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132013
ModelSLSLTL
TrimSL63 AMGSL65 AMGSH-AWD
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $145,800 $212,240 $39,455
Base Invoice $135,594 $197,383 $36,998
Wood trim 0 0  
Advance Package     5,930
Wood trim 0 0  
Advance Package     5,488
Options (change) 0 0 5,930
Options (change) 0 0 5,488
Destination 905 905 895
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0
Total Price $146,705 $214,445 $46,280
Total Invoice $136,499 $199,588 $43,381

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TL SH-AWD
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $87,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $81,534
Model Year201320132013
ModelSLSLTL
TrimSL63 AMGSL65 AMGSH-AWD
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine530hp V8621hp V12305hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14900, 12440, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19245/40-19
Total Price$146,705$214,445$46,280
Adjustments for Features-12,450-20,3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$134,255$194,095$46,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$59,840$0
Total Invoice$136,499$199,588$43,381
Adjustments for Features-11,584-18,9400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$124,915$180,648$43,381
Cost Above Minimum$0$55,733$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Acura TL

Model Year201320132013
ModelSLSLTL
TrimSL63 AMGSL65 AMGSH-AWD
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 
Power door closers $300 
Power rear side windows  $200
Power trunk closer $350 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app$25$25 
Semi-automated parking system $500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Wind blocker, power small$300$300 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Blind spot collision prevention $150 
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Forward collision warning $200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention $150 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
Rearview camera $200$200
Temporary spare tire  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system$0$0 
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
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel $2000 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
iPod integration$100$100 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Chronometer$100$100 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates  $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather headliner $1000 
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75 
Neck-level heating, front seats $150 
No leather in second row$-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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner$650  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Total Value of Features$19,315$27,215$6,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$12,450$20,350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-11,584-18,9400

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Acura TL

Model Year20132013
ModelSLTL
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.8 in109.3 in
Length181.8 in194.0 in
Width73.9 in74.0 in
Height51.8 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,002 lb.3,727 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 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
8.5 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.5 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TL SH-AWD

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested209074%
Total Not Requested75026%

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