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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: $55,060

Acura RL   
Difference: $9,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,933

Acura RL   
Difference: $10,138

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201220122012
ModelRLE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimBaseE350E550E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,830 $50,490 $59,790 $88,900
Base Invoice $42,470 $46,956 $55,605 $82,677
CMBS 3,800      
Technology Package 3,620      
Driver Assistance Package   2,950 2,950 2,950
Premium 2 Package   2,450 2,450 2,450
Premium 1 Package   4,000 4,450 2,550
Leather seating surfaces   1,620    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720  
Sunshades, second row   380 380 380
Cooled or ventilated front seats   450    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   590 590  
Limited-slip rear differential       2,030
CMBS 3,408      
Technology Package 3,245      
Driver Assistance Package   2,744 2,744 2,744
Premium 2 Package   2,279 2,279 2,279
Premium 1 Package   3,720 4,139 2,372
Leather seating surfaces   1,507    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669  
Sunshades, second row   353 353 353
Cooled or ventilated front seats   419    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   549 549  
Limited-slip rear differential       1,888
Options (change) 7,420 13,160 11,540 10,360
Options (change) 6,653 12,240 10,733 9,636
Destination 810 875 875 875
Total Price $55,060 $64,525 $72,205 $100,135
Total Invoice $49,933 $60,071 $67,213 $93,188

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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: $8,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,007
Model Year2010201220122012
ModelRLE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimBaseE350E550E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6302hp V6402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT5T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10610, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-17245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$55,060$64,525$72,205$100,135
Adjustments for Features0-1,215-2,915-3,890
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,060$63,310$69,290$96,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,980$32,935
Total Invoice$49,933$60,071$67,213$93,188
Adjustments for Features0-1,131-2,713-3,620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,933$58,940$64,500$89,568
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,560$30,628

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

Model Year2010201220122012
ModelRLE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimBaseE350E550E63 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 $1700 
RWD $0 $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0   
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850
Power trunk closer $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention $150$150$150
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40   
Console with shifter$150  $150
Console without shifter $150$150 
Rear seat pass-through$100  $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500   
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
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 
Analog clock $25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Chronometer   $100
Compass $0$0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Folding second row seats   $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Massage, driver seat   $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Metal pedals   $75
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Total Value of Features$5,115$6,330$8,030$9,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,215$2,915$3,890
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,131-2,713-3,620

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

Model Year20102012
ModelRLE-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in113.1 in
Length195.8 in191.7 in
Width72.7 in73.0 in
Height57.2 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,084 lb.3,826 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

CMBS
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested1525100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40022%
Total Not Requested140078%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
HD radio50No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested190082%
Total Not Requested41518%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
HD radio50No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested220084%
Total Not Requested41516%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40022%
Total Not Requested140078%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200No
Massage, driver seat100No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested122580%
Total Not Requested31520%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40022%
Total Not Requested140078%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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