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

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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Acura TSX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,505

Acura TSX   
Difference: $63,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,483

Acura TSX   
Difference: $58,795

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082013
ModelSLSLSLSLTSX
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMGBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $95,300 $133,200 $129,300 $187,200 $30,510
Base Invoice $88,629 $123,876 $120,249 $174,096 $28,719
Voice control for nav and audio 510 510 510 510  
Wood trim     0 0  
Technology Package         3,100
Voice control for nav and audio 474 474 474 474  
Wood trim     0 0  
Technology Package         2,869
Options (change) 510 510 510 510 3,100
Options (change) 474 474 474 474 2,869
Destination 875 875 875 875 895
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600 0
Total Price $97,985 $137,185 $133,285 $191,185 $34,505
Total Invoice $91,278 $127,825 $124,198 $178,045 $32,483

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TSX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $51,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,360
Model Year20082008200820082013
ModelSLSLSLSLTSX
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMGBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8510hp V12510hp V8604hp V12201hp I4
TransmissionT7T5T5T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8250, 8250, 8250, 8415, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19225/50-17
Total Price$97,985$137,185$133,285$191,185$34,505
Adjustments for Features-12,275-13,975-13,125-14,0750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$85,710$123,210$120,160$177,110$34,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$37,500$34,450$91,400$0
Total Invoice$91,278$127,825$124,198$178,045$32,483
Adjustments for Features-11,435-13,021-12,230-13,1080
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$79,843$114,804$111,968$164,937$32,483
Cost Above Minimum$0$34,961$32,125$85,094$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Acura TSX

Model Year20082008200820082013
ModelSLSLSLSLTSX
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMGBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000$1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows    $200
Power trunk closer $350 $350 
Proximity key $250 $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500$500 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Rearview camera    $200
Side curtain airbags    $350
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder    $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 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents    $100
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750$6750 
Sunroof    $900
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50
CD changer, remote$200$200$200$200 
DVD-Audio-compatible player    $0
Media drive    $15
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information    $25
USB port    $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Compass    $0
Cornering lights $50 $50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row    $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300 
Folding second row seats    $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
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 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $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 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver 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 
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650 
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150$150 
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 hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000$4000$4000 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$16,140$17,840$16,990$17,940$3,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$12,275$13,975$13,125$14,075$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-11,435-13,021-12,230-13,1080

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Acura TSX

Model Year20082013
ModelSLTSX
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.8 in106.4 in
Length178.5 in185.6 in
Width71.5 in72.4 in
Height51.0 in56.7 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.3,471 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.2 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.3 ft314.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft314.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TSX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
ELS, 415W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested95062%
Total Not Requested59038%

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