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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: $51,060

Acura RL   
Difference: $9,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,940

Acura RL   
Difference: $10,304

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920172017
ModelRLE-ClassE-Class
TrimBaseE300AMG E43
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,680 $52,150 $72,400
Base Invoice $41,935 $48,500 $67,332
Technology Package 3,620    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Cooled or ventilated front seats   450  
Leather seating surfaces   1,620  
Premium 1 Package   3,950  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   590  
Wood trim     0
Technology Package 3,245    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670
Cooled or ventilated front seats   419  
Leather seating surfaces   1,507  
Premium 1 Package   3,674  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   549  
Wood trim     0
Options (change) 3,620 7,330 720
Options (change) 3,245 6,819 670
Destination 760 925 925
Total Price $51,060 $60,405 $74,045
Total Invoice $45,940 $56,244 $68,927

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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: $6,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,660
Model Year200920172017
ModelRLE-ClassE-Class
TrimBaseE300AMG E43
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6241hp I4396hp V6
TransmissionT5T9T9
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18x-245/40-19
Total Price$51,060$60,405$74,045
Adjustments for Features0-2,840-7,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,060$57,565$66,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,115
Total Invoice$45,940$56,244$68,927
Adjustments for Features0-2,644-6,856
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,940$53,600$62,071
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,471

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

Model Year200920172017
ModelRLE-ClassE-Class
TrimBaseE300AMG E43
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400
AWD$1700 $1700
RWD $0 
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Power trunk closer $350$350
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start via app $75$75
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
Near-field communications (NFC) $25$25
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Boost gauge  $75
Chronometer  $100
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Folding second row seats $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Wood trim $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Crosswind stabilization $50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$6,390$9,230$13,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,840$7,365
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,644-6,856

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

Model Year20092017
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 Weight4,084 lb.3,793 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 Volume13.1 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested137590%
Total Not Requested15010%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Near-field communications (NFC)25No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110034%
Total Not Requested210066%

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