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Acura RL vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RL vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $57,045

Acura RL   
Difference: $3,990

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,187

Acura RL   
Difference: $4,648

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018201820182018
ModelRLE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimBaseE300E400AMG E43AMG E63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,200 $52,950 $58,900 $71,600 $104,400
Base Invoice $44,098 $49,244 $54,777 $66,588 $97,092
Advance Package 7,950        
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720
Cooled or ventilated front seats   450 450    
Leather seating surfaces   1,620 1,620 1,620  
Premium 1 Package   3,700 3,700    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   600 600    
Wood trim       0 0
Upgraded leather upholstery       1,370  
Advance Package 7,194        
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670 670
Cooled or ventilated front seats   419 419    
Leather seating surfaces   1,507 1,507 1,507  
Premium 1 Package   3,442 3,442    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   558 558    
Wood trim       0 0
Upgraded leather upholstery       1,274  
Options (change) 7,950 7,090 7,090 3,710 720
Options (change) 7,194 6,596 6,596 3,451 670
Destination 895 995 995 995 995
Total Price $57,045 $61,035 $66,985 $76,305 $106,115
Total Invoice $52,187 $56,835 $62,368 $71,034 $98,757

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,307
Model Year20122018201820182018
ModelRLE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimBaseE300E400AMG E43AMG E63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6241hp I4329hp V6396hp V6603hp V8
TransmissionT6T9T9T9T9
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18x-245/45-18245/40-19265/35-20
Total Price$57,045$61,035$66,985$76,305$106,115
Adjustments for Features0-1,440-3,140-5,315-6,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,045$59,595$63,845$70,990$100,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,250$11,395$40,505
Total Invoice$52,187$56,835$62,368$71,034$98,757
Adjustments for Features0-1,341-2,924-4,948-5,598
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,187$55,494$59,444$66,086$93,159
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,950$10,592$37,665

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Model Year20122018201820182018
ModelRLE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimBaseE300E400AMG E43AMG E63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400$1400$1400
AWD$1700 $1700$1700$1700
RWD $0   
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0    
Adaptive cruise control$600    
Cruise control $150$150$150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25
Remote start via app $75$75$75$75
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500$500
Sunshade, rear, power$225    
Sunshades, second row$125    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100
Drift mode    $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50$50
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40    
Console with shifter$150    
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500    
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter    $0
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75    
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100
App support $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100
Aux input$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325    
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0    
HD radio $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
Near-field communications (NFC) $25$25$25$25
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Boost gauge   $75$75
Chronometer   $100$100
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125    
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750$750
Steering-linked headlights$150    
Xenon HID headlights$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100  
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals   $75$75
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50    
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Total Value of Features$6,940$8,380$10,080$12,255$12,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,440$3,140$5,315$6,015
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,341-2,924-4,948-5,598

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Model Year20122018
ModelRLE-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in115.7 in
Length195.8 in193.8 in
Width72.7 in73.7 in
Height57.2 in57.8 in
Curb Weight4,100 lb.4,035 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested222579%
Total Not Requested60021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power trunk closer350No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Near-field communications (NFC)25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115038%
Total Not Requested185062%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power trunk closer350No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Near-field communications (NFC)25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115038%
Total Not Requested185062%

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