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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: $53,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,241

Acura ZDX   
Difference: $50,071

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112012
ModelSLSLSLZDX
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMGBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Base Price $102,600 $139,050 $198,750 $46,120
Base Invoice $95,418 $129,316 $184,838 $42,691
Premium 1 Package 3,850 3,150    
Adaptive cruise control 2,300 2,300 2,300  
Wood trim   0 0  
Advance Package       10,550
Premium 1 Package 3,580 2,930    
Adaptive cruise control 2,139 2,139 2,139  
Wood trim   0 0  
Advance Package       9,655
Options (change) 6,150 5,450 2,300 10,550
Options (change) 5,719 5,069 2,139 9,655
Destination 875 875 875 895
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 2,600 0
Total Price $110,925 $147,975 $204,525 $57,565
Total Invoice $103,312 $137,860 $190,452 $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: $45,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,466
Model Year2011201120112012
ModelSLSLSLZDX
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMGBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8518hp V8604hp V12300hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10510, 10510, 10435, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19255/50-19
Total Price$110,925$147,975$204,525$57,565
Adjustments for Features-8,165-9,215-9,6150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$102,760$138,760$194,910$57,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$36,000$92,150$0
Total Invoice$103,312$137,860$190,452$53,241
Adjustments for Features-7,605-8,585-8,9530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$95,707$129,275$181,499$53,241
Cost Above Minimum$0$33,568$85,792$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Acura ZDX

Model Year2011201120112012
ModelSLSLSLZDX
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMGBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction   $0
Power liftgate   $350
Power rear side windows   $200
Power trunk closer$350$350$350 
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$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 
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
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 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear air vents   $100
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Glass roof panel(s)  $300 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player   $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
USB port   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Folding second row seats   $300
Leather accent trim   $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150
Massage, driver seat $100$100 
Massage, passenger seat $100$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150$150 
No leather in second row$-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 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver 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 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650 
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150$150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000$4000 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$16,740$17,790$18,190$8,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,165$9,215$9,615$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,605-8,585-8,9530

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Acura ZDX

Model Year20112012
ModelSLZDX
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.8 in108.3 in
Length180.4 in192.4 in
Width71.5 in78.5 in
Height51.1 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
7.2 ft326.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft355.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid350Yes
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 buckets100No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%

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
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
ELS, 435W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested271573%
Total Not Requested100027%

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