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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: $4,780

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,187

Acura RL   
Difference: $5,377

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201420142014201420142014
ModelRLE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimBaseE250 BlueTECE350E400 HybridE550E63 AMGE63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,200 $51,400 $51,900 $56,700 $61,400 $92,770 $99,770
Base Invoice $44,098 $47,802 $48,267 $52,731 $57,102 $86,276 $92,786
Advance Package 7,950            
Premium 1 Package   3,870 3,870 3,870 4,320    
Leather seating surfaces   1,620 1,620 1,620      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720    
Proximity key   650 650 650 650    
Sunshades, second row   380 380 380 380 380 380
Special order charge   250 250 250 250 250 250
Cooled or ventilated front seats   450 450 450      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   590 590 590 590    
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970 970 970    
Limited-slip rear differential           2,030  
Advance Package 7,194            
Premium 1 Package   3,599 3,599 3,599 4,018    
Leather seating surfaces   1,507 1,507 1,507      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670 670    
Proximity key   605 605 605 605    
Sunshades, second row   353 353 353 353 353 353
Special order charge   233 233 233 233 233 233
Cooled or ventilated front seats   419 419 419      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   549 549 549 549    
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902 902 902    
Limited-slip rear differential           1,888  
Options (change) 7,950 9,500 9,500 9,500 7,880 2,660 630
Options (change) 7,194 8,837 8,837 8,837 7,330 2,474 586
Destination 895 925 925 925 925 925 925
Total Price $57,045 $61,825 $62,325 $67,125 $70,205 $96,355 $101,325
Total Invoice $52,187 $57,564 $58,029 $62,493 $65,357 $89,675 $94,297

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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: $5,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,592
Model Year2012201420142014201420142014
ModelRLE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimBaseE250 BlueTECE350E400 HybridE550E63 AMGE63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6195hp I4 D302hp V6302hp V6 H402hp V8550hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10610, 14610, 14610, 14610, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-17245/45-17245/45-17245/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$57,045$61,825$62,325$67,125$70,205$96,355$101,325
Adjustments for Features-235000-1,725-4,675-4,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,810$61,825$62,325$67,125$68,480$91,680$96,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$500$5,300$6,655$29,855$34,725
Total Invoice$52,187$57,564$58,029$62,493$65,357$89,675$94,297
Adjustments for Features-215000-1,606-4,351-4,444
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,972$57,564$58,029$62,493$63,751$85,324$89,853
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$465$4,929$6,187$27,760$32,289

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

Model Year2012201420142014201420142014
ModelRLE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimBaseE250 BlueTECE350E400 HybridE550E63 AMGE63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100      
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700   $1700$1700$1700
RWD $0$0$0   
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0      
Adaptive cruise control$600      
Cruise control $150$150$150$150$150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate     $100$100
Power trunk closer     $350$350
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25$25
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500$500  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200      
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250$250  
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire  $150 $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat $150 $150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based     $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40      
Console with shifter$150    $150$150
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150  
Rear seat pass-through$100    $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175$175
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75      
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500      
Limited-slip rear differential     $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter      $0
Exterior 
Body kit    $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings$75      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   $25$25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0$0
Rear spoiler     $200$200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Aux input$50      
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0      
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50$50
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225$225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights     $200$200
Chronometer     $100$100
Compass $0$0$0$0$0$0
Cornering lights     $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125      
Headlight washers     $50$50
LED headlights     $1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750$750  
Power-folding mirrors$50      
Steering-linked headlights$150    $150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500      
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver     $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats     $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates      $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel     $150 
Massage, driver seat     $100$100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Metal pedals     $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$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
Synthetic suede steering wheel      $150
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100$100$100  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200$200
Performance steering system (optional)     $0$0
Polished alloy wheels    $350  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling     $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,390$6,155$6,155$6,155$7,880$10,830$10,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$235$0$0$0$1,725$4,675$4,775
Value of Feature Adjustments-215000-1,606-4,351-4,444

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

Model Year20122014
ModelRLE-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in113.2 in
Length195.8 in192.1 in
Width72.7 in73.0 in
Height57.2 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,100 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 Volume13.8 ft316.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested212575%
Total Not Requested70025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E250 BlueTEC

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested200080%
Total Not Requested51520%

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%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested200080%
Total Not Requested51520%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400 Hybrid

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested200080%
Total Not Requested51520%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested230082%
Total Not Requested51518%

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