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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: $33,995

Acura TLX   
Difference: $73,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,338

Acura TLX   
Difference: $68,064

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009200920192019
ModelSLSLSLSLTLXTLX
TrimSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMGBaseV6
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $98,500 $139,100 $135,000 $194,700 $33,000 $36,200
Base Invoice $91,605 $129,363 $125,550 $181,071 $31,343 $34,374
Premium I Package 3,750          
Obstacle detection, rear 1,140   1,140      
Adaptive cruise control 2,230 2,230 2,230 2,230    
Wood trim     0 0    
A-Spec Package         0 0
Advance Package           7,550
Premium I Package 3,488          
Obstacle detection, rear 1,060   1,060      
Adaptive cruise control 2,074 2,074 2,074 2,074    
Wood trim     0 0    
A-Spec Package         0 0
Advance Package           7,152
Options (change) 7,120 2,230 3,370 2,230 0 7,550
Options (change) 6,622 2,074 3,134 2,074 0 7,152
Destination 875 875 875 875 995 995
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600 0 0
Total Price $107,795 $144,805 $141,845 $200,405 $33,995 $44,745
Total Invoice $100,402 $134,912 $132,159 $186,620 $32,338 $42,521

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TLX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $65,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $60,785
Model Year200920092009200920192019
ModelSLSLSLSLTLXTLX
TrimSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMGBaseV6
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8510hp V12518hp V8604hp V12206hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionT7T5T7T5S8T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10510, 10510, 10510, 10490, 10490, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$107,795$144,805$141,845$200,405$33,995$44,745
Adjustments for Features-7,815-8,765-7,815-8,8650-1,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$99,980$136,040$134,030$191,540$33,995$43,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$36,060$34,050$91,560$0$9,450
Total Invoice$100,402$134,912$132,159$186,620$32,338$42,521
Adjustments for Features-7,279-8,166-7,281-8,2550-1,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$93,123$126,746$124,878$178,365$32,338$41,286
Cost Above Minimum$0$33,623$31,755$85,242$0$8,948

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Acura TLX

Model Year200920092009200920192019
ModelSLSLSLSLTLXTLX
TrimSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMGBaseV6
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr 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  
8-speed automated manual    $1300 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1400
RWD$0$0$0$0  
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction    $0$0
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850$850
Heated steering wheel     $100
Power rear side windows    $200$200
Power trunk closer$350$350 $350  
Proximity key$250$250 $250$250$250
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  
Around view cameras     $500
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 
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  
Electrically heated windshield     $250
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
Glass roof panel(s) $300 $300  
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
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325  
CD player    $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player    $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
HD radio    $50$50
iPod integration$100$100$100$100  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
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 $75
Auto-dimming headlights    $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror     $75
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
Power-folding mirrors     $50
Spotter mirror(s)    $50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row    $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 $300$300$300
Folding second row seats    $300$300
Heated second row seats     $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   $150$150
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75  
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150 $150  
No leather in second row$-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 
Launch control  $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$19,240$20,190$19,240$20,290$11,425$12,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,815$8,765$7,815$8,865$0$1,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,279-8,166-7,281-8,2550-1,235

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20092019
ModelSLTLX
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.8 in109.3 in
Length180.4 in191.7 in
Width71.5 in73.0 in
Height51.1 in57.0 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.3,506 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.2 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65045%
Total Not Requested80055%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX

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
245/40VR19 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
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 player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15Yes
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested344066%
Total Not Requested180034%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX V6

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
245/40VR19 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
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 player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15Yes
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested344066%
Total Not Requested180034%
Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Electrically heated windshield250No
Around view cameras300No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
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 player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15Yes
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested316560%
Total Not Requested215040%

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