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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: $50,615

Acura RL   
Difference: $9,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,520

Acura RL   
Difference: $10,170

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelRLE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimBaseE350 / E320E550E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,280 $51,200 $59,700 $85,300
Base Invoice $41,560 $47,616 $55,521 $79,329
Technology Package 3,620      
Premium II Package   1,910 1,910 1,910
Premium I Package   2,410 2,860 1,710
Leather seating surfaces   1,550    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710    
Voice control for nav and audio   510 510 510
Wood trim, alternative type   300 0 300
Sunshades, second row   350 350 350
Technology Package 3,245      
Premium II Package   1,777 1,777 1,777
Premium I Package   2,241 2,660 1,590
Leather seating surfaces   1,442    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   660    
Voice control for nav and audio   474 474 474
Wood trim, alternative type   279 0 279
Sunshades, second row   326 326 326
Options (change) 3,620 7,740 5,630 4,780
Options (change) 3,245 7,199 5,237 4,446
Destination 715 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000 2,100
Total Price $50,615 $59,815 $67,205 $93,055
Total Invoice $45,520 $55,690 $62,633 $86,750

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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: $10,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,047
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelRLE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimBaseE350 / E320E550E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6268hp V6382hp V8507hp V8
TransmissionT5T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10420, 12420, 12420, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17245/45-17245/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$50,615$59,815$67,205$93,055
Adjustments for Features-9750-2,075-3,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,640$59,815$65,130$89,455
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,315$29,640
Total Invoice$45,520$55,690$62,633$86,750
Adjustments for Features-8770-1,934-3,356
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,643$55,690$60,699$83,394
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,009$27,704

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

Model Year2008200820082008
ModelRLE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimBaseE350 / E320E550E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo net$40   
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  $25
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0   
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic information$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Chronometer   $100
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  $100
Total Value of Features$4,715$3,740$5,815$7,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$975$0$2,075$3,600
Value of Feature Adjustments-8770-1,934-3,356

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

Model Year20082008
ModelRLE-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in112.4 in
Length193.6 in191.0 in
Width72.2 in71.7 in
Height57.1 in58.4 in
Curb Weight4,013 lb.3,741 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in52.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Wood trim, alternative type300Yes
Total Requested100073%
Total Not Requested37527%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350 / E320

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested75088%
Total Not Requested10012%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested1325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested75088%
Total Not Requested10012%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested112579%
Total Not Requested30021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested75088%
Total Not Requested10012%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested82573%
Total Not Requested30027%

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