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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: $39,920

Acura TL   
Difference: $108,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,161

Acura TL   
Difference: $100,753

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420112011
ModelSLSLTLTL
TrimSL63 AMGSL65 AMGBaseSH-AWD
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $147,300 $214,500 $35,305 $38,855
Base Invoice $136,989 $199,485 $32,856 $36,112
Wood trim 0 0    
Technology Package     3,730 3,730
Wood trim 0 0    
Technology Package     3,420 3,420
Options (change) 0 0 3,730 3,730
Options (change) 0 0 3,420 3,420
Destination 925 925 885 885
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $148,225 $216,725 $39,920 $43,470
Total Invoice $137,914 $201,710 $37,161 $40,417

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $89,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $83,703
Model Year2014201420112011
ModelSLSLTLTL
TrimSL63 AMGSL65 AMGBaseSH-AWD
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine530hp V8621hp V12280hp V6305hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14900, 12440, 10440, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19245/50-17245/45-18
Total Price$148,225$216,725$39,920$43,470
Adjustments for Features-18,325-24,9250-2,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$129,900$191,800$39,920$41,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$61,900$0$1,350
Total Invoice$137,914$201,710$37,161$40,417
Adjustments for Features-17,050-23,1980-2,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$120,864$178,512$37,161$38,372
Cost Above Minimum$0$57,648$0$1,211

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Acura TL

Model Year2014201420112011
ModelSLSLTLTL
TrimSL63 AMGSL65 AMGBaseSH-AWD
Body2dr 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
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850  
Cruise control$150 $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Power door closers $300  
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Power trunk closer$350$350  
Remote app$25$25  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$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  
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  
Night vision $1750  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$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  
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$100
Residual heat$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$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$900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$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$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
USB port  $25$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$25
Chronometer$100$100  
Compass  $0$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$300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300  
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  
Leather headliner $1000  
Massage, driver seat$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100$100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Metal pedals$75$75  
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150  
No leather in second row$-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$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  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control$100   
Total Value of Features$21,940$28,540$3,615$5,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$18,325$24,925$0$2,200
Value of Feature Adjustments-17,050-23,1980-2,045

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Acura TL

Model Year20142011
ModelSLTL
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.8 in109.3 in
Length181.8 in195.3 in
Width73.9 in74.0 in
Height51.8 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,002 lb.3,709 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in58.1 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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested184084%
Total Not Requested35016%

Option Package Details
Acura TL SH-AWD

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested184084%
Total Not Requested35016%

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