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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: $51,580

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017201720212021
ModelSLSLSLSLTLXTLX
TrimSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL652.0TType S
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $86,950 $110,800 $151,350 $219,850 $37,500 $52,300
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
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
Options (change) 2,250 2,250 5,200 2,950 0 0
Options (change) 2,093 2,093 4,837 2,744 0 0
Destination 925 925 925 925 1,045 1,045
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $90,125 $113,975 $157,475 $225,025 $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: $43,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $75,428
Model Year201720172017201720212021
ModelSLSLSLSLTLXTLX
TrimSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL652.0TType S
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine362hp V6449hp V8577hp V8621hp V12272hp I4355hp V6
TransmissionT9T9T7T7T10T10
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 11600, 11600, 11900, 12490, 10490, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19255/40-19255/40-19
Total Price$90,125$113,975$157,475$225,025$38,545$53,345
Adjustments for Features-8,000-11,050-16,525-18,7250-1,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$82,125$102,925$140,950$206,300$38,545$51,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$20,800$58,825$124,175$0$12,900

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Acura TLX

Model Year201720172017201720212021
ModelSLSLSLSLTLXTLX
TrimSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL652.0TType S
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200  
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1500$1500
RWD$0$0$0$0  
FWD    $0 
AWD     $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction    $0$0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100  
Power door closers   $300  
Power rear side windows    $200$200
Power trunk closer $350$350$350  
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250
Remote app$25$25$25$25  
Remote start    $150$150
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $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  
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
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor    $50$50
Tires, run-flat$150$150    
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 
Adaptive windshield washer system$0$0$0$0  
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100  
Heated washer fluid system$50$50$50$50  
Rear air vents    $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
Sunroof    $900$900
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player    $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
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225  
USB port    $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50  
Wireless charging station    $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Chronometer  $100$100  
Compass    $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights    $125$125
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150  
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
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300$300$300
Door sill trim plates    $100$100
Folding second row seats    $300$300
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
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $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  
Upgraded floor mats    $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
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels    $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)    $0$0
Rear wheel steering    $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$7,650$9,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,000$11,050$16,525$18,725$0$1,900
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,446-10,283-15,375-17,4270-37

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20172021
ModelSLTLX
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.7 in113.0 in
Length182.3 in194.6 in
Width73.9 in75.2 in
Height51.2 in56.4 in
Curb Weight3,827 lb.3,710 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 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
8.5 ft313.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.5 ft313.5 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 2.0T

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
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
Wheels, dark finish0Yes
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
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
255/40WR19 tires400No
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 Type S

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
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
Wheels, dark finish0Yes
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
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
255/40WR19 tires400No
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%

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