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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: $34,025

Acura TLX   
Difference: $56,100

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172017202020202020
ModelSLSLSLSLTLXTLXTLX
TrimSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65BaseV6V6 PMC Edition
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $86,950 $110,800 $151,350 $219,850 $33,000 $36,200 $49,850
Driver Assistance Package 2,250 2,250 2,250        
Black exterior trim (optional)     750 750      
Wheels, dark finish     2,200 2,200      
Wood trim     0 0      
A-Spec Package         0 0  
Advance Package           7,550  
Driver Assistance Package 2,093 2,093 2,093        
Black exterior trim (optional)     698 698      
Wheels, dark finish     2,046 2,046      
Wood trim     0 0      
A-Spec Package         0 0  
Advance Package           7,152  
Options (change) 2,250 2,250 5,200 2,950 0 7,550 0
Options (change) 2,093 2,093 4,837 2,744 0 7,152 0
Destination 925 925 925 925 1,025 1,025 1,025
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0 0 0
Total Price $90,125 $113,975 $157,475 $225,025 $34,025 $44,775 $50,875

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura TLX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura TLX V6 PMC Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $47,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $75,286
Model Year2017201720172017202020202020
ModelSLSLSLSLTLXTLXTLX
TrimSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65BaseV6V6 PMC Edition
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine362hp V6449hp V8577hp V8621hp V12206hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT9T9T7T7S8T9T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 11600, 11600, 11900, 12490, 10490, 10355, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$90,125$113,975$157,475$225,025$34,025$44,775$50,875
Adjustments for Features-8,200-11,250-16,725-18,9250-1,300-3,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$81,925$102,725$140,750$206,100$34,025$43,475$47,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$20,800$58,825$124,175$0$9,450$13,800

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Acura TLX

Model Year2017201720172017202020202020
ModelSLSLSLSLTLXTLXTLX
TrimSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65BaseV6V6 PMC Edition
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400   $1400$1400
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200   
8-speed automated manual    $1300  
RWD$0$0$0$0   
FWD    $0$0 
AWD      $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction    $0$0$0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100   
Heated steering wheel     $100$100
Power door closers   $300   
Power rear side windows    $200$200$200
Power trunk closer $350$350$350   
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250$250
Remote app$25$25$25$25   
Remote start    $150$150$150
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350   
Wind blocker, power small$300$300$300$300   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0   
Around view cameras     $500$500
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500$500   
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150   
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100$100   
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0$0$0$0   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75   
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250$250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor    $50$50$50
Tires, run-flat$150$150     
Wide-view rear camera    $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50   
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25$25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50   
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system$0$0$0$0   
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100   
Electrically heated windshield     $250$250
Heated washer fluid system$50$50$50$50   
Rear air vents    $100$100$100
Residual heat$50$50$50$50   
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade$100$100$100$100   
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150   
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500$500$500$500   
Raised top speed limiter  $0$0   
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0$0$0$0 
Body kit    $0$0 
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel   $2000   
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300$300$300   
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750$6750   
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200$200$200
Sunroof    $900$900$900
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player    $0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0   
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150   
iPod integration$100$100$100$100   
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0   
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225   
USB port    $25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50   
Wireless charging station    $75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25     
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror     $75$75
Chronometer  $100$100   
Compass    $0$0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50   
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100   
Fog lights    $125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150   
Power-folding mirrors     $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)    $50 $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300$300   
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300$300   
Center armrest(s), second row    $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300$300$300$300
Door sill trim plates    $100$100$100
Folding second row seats    $300$300$300
Heated second row seats     $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200   
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250   
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$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650   
Upgraded floor mats    $0$0$0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000$1000   
Wood trim$300$300$300$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active curve tilting  $1000$1000   
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500     
Adaptive dampers - mechanical    $100$100$100
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000   
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350   
Machined alloy wheels    $350$350$350
Performance steering system (optional)    $0$0 
Rear wheel steering    $1500$1500$1500
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0   
Wheels, dark finish  $0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100    
Total Value of Features$15,650$18,700$24,175$26,375$7,450$8,750$10,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,200$11,250$16,725$18,925$0$1,300$3,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,632-10,469-15,561-17,6130-237-61

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20172020
ModelSLTLX
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.7 in109.3 in
Length182.3 in191.7 in
Width73.9 in73.0 in
Height51.2 in57.0 in
Curb Weight3,827 lb.3,506 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 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
8.5 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.5 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL450

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL AMG SL63

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX

A-Spec Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Body kit0No
Front sport buckets100No
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
245/40VR19 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
Wheels, dark finish0Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
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 radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Fog lights125No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested379072%
Total Not Requested145028%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX V6

A-Spec Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Body kit0No
Front sport buckets100No
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
245/40VR19 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
Wheels, dark finish0Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
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 radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Fog lights125No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested379072%
Total Not Requested145028%
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 lights125No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
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 radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested361568%
Total Not Requested170032%

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