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

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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Acura TLX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,545

Acura TLX 2.0T   
Difference: $65,940

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008200820212021
ModelSLSLSLSLTLXTLX
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG2.0TType S
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 $37,500 $52,300
Premium I Package 3,170   2,500      
Obstacle detection, rear 1,130 1,130 1,130 1,130    
Adaptive cruise control 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200    
Voice control for nav and audio 510 510 510 510    
Wood trim     0 0    
A-Spec Package         0 0
Premium I Package 2,948   2,325      
Obstacle detection, rear 1,051 1,051 1,051 1,051    
Adaptive cruise control 2,046 2,046 2,046 2,046    
Voice control for nav and audio 474 474 474 474    
Wood trim     0 0    
A-Spec Package         0 0
Options (change) 7,010 3,840 6,340 3,840 0 0
Options (change) 6,519 3,571 5,896 3,571 0 0
Destination 875 875 875 875 1,045 1,045
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600 0 0
Total Price $104,485 $140,515 $139,115 $194,515 $38,545 $53,345

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura TLX 2.0T
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura TLX Type S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $59,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $90,004
Model Year200820082008200820212021
ModelSLSLSLSLTLXTLX
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG2.0TType S
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8510hp V12510hp V8604hp V12272hp I4355hp V6
TransmissionT7T5T5T5T10T10
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8250, 8250, 8250, 8490, 10490, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19255/40-19255/40-19
Total Price$104,485$140,515$139,115$194,515$38,545$53,345
Adjustments for Features-6,775-7,575-7,325-7,6750-1,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$97,710$132,940$131,790$186,840$38,545$51,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$35,230$34,080$89,130$0$12,900

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Acura TLX

Model Year200820082008200820212021
ModelSLSLSLSLTLXTLX
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG2.0TType S
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  
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1500$1500
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
Power rear side windows    $200$200
Power trunk closer $350 $350  
Remote start    $150$150
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0  
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  
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25
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  
Rear air vents    $100$100
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0$0
Body kit  $0$0$0$0
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750$6750  
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Sunroof    $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support    $100$100
App support    $0$0
Apple CarPlay support    $100$100
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
Wireless charging station    $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights    $200$200
Compass    $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50  
LED headlights    $1000$1000
Spotter mirror(s)    $50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row    $50$50
Folding second row seats    $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250  
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 height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 $100
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, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 $100
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650  
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150$150  
Upgraded floor mats    $0$0
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  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200$200
Machined alloy wheels    $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)    $0$0
Rear wheel steering    $1500$1500
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0$0
Wheels, dark finish    $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$17,790$18,590$18,340$18,690$11,015$12,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,775$7,575$7,325$7,675$0$1,900
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,311-7,058-6,825-7,1470-37

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20082021
ModelSLTLX
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.8 in113.0 in
Length178.5 in194.6 in
Width71.5 in75.2 in
Height51.0 in56.4 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.3,710 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.3 ft313.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft313.5 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 TLX 2.0T

A-Spec Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Body kit0Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
255/40WR19 tires400No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested342565%
Total Not Requested181535%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX Type S

A-Spec Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Body kit0Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
255/40WR19 tires400No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested342565%
Total Not Requested181535%

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