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

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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Acura ZDX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $57,565

Acura ZDX   
Difference: $43,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,241

Acura ZDX   
Difference: $40,567

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082012
ModelSLSLSLSLZDX
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMGBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Base Price $95,300 $133,200 $129,300 $187,200 $46,120
Base Invoice $88,629 $123,876 $120,249 $174,096 $42,691
Power trunk closer 520   520    
Voice control for nav and audio 510 510 510 510  
Adaptive cruise control 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200  
Premium I Package     2,500    
Wood trim     0 0  
Advance Package         10,550
Power trunk closer 484   484    
Voice control for nav and audio 474 474 474 474  
Adaptive cruise control 2,046 2,046 2,046 2,046  
Premium I Package     2,325    
Wood trim     0 0  
Advance Package         9,655
Options (change) 3,230 2,710 5,730 2,710 10,550
Options (change) 3,004 2,520 5,329 2,520 9,655
Destination 875 875 875 875 895
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600 0
Total Price $100,705 $139,385 $138,505 $193,385 $57,565
Total Invoice $93,808 $129,871 $129,053 $180,091 $53,241

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura ZDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,326
Model Year20082008200820082012
ModelSLSLSLSLZDX
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMGBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8510hp V12510hp V8604hp V12300hp V6
TransmissionT7T5T5T5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8250, 8250, 8250, 8435, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19255/50-19
Total Price$100,705$139,385$138,505$193,385$57,565
Adjustments for Features-6,700-8,050-8,150-8,1500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$94,005$131,335$130,355$185,235$57,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$37,330$36,350$91,230$0
Total Invoice$93,808$129,871$129,053$180,091$53,241
Adjustments for Features-6,241-7,501-7,594-7,5900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$87,567$122,370$121,459$172,501$53,241
Cost Above Minimum$0$34,803$33,892$84,934$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Acura ZDX

Model Year20082008200820082012
ModelSLSLSLSLZDX
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMGBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction    $0
Power liftgate    $350
Power rear side windows    $200
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350 
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200
Blind spot warning system    $200
Forward collision warning    $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0
Rearview camera    $200
Rollover sensor    $50
Side curtain airbags    $350
Trailer sway control    $25
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 
Rear air vents    $100
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler    $200
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
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 
Cornering lights $50$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$300$300
Folding second row seats    $300
Leather accent trim    $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$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 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   $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 
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 dampers - electrical    $500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000$4000$4000 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$15,765$17,115$17,215$17,215$9,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,700$8,050$8,150$8,150$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,241-7,501-7,594-7,5900

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Acura ZDX

Model Year20082012
ModelSLZDX
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.8 in108.3 in
Length178.5 in192.4 in
Width71.5 in78.5 in
Height51.0 in62.8 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.4,425 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.21.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.3 ft326.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft355.8 ft3

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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 ZDX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
ELS, 435W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested270073%
Total Not Requested101527%

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