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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: $4,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,187

Acura RL   
Difference: $5,321

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201620162016
ModelRLE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimBaseE250 BlueTECE350AMG E63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,200 $52,650 $53,100 $101,700
Base Invoice $44,098 $48,965 $49,383 $94,581
Advance Package 7,950      
Premium 1 Package   4,180 4,180  
Leather seating surfaces   1,620 1,620  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   450 450  
Sunshades, second row   380 380 380
Special order charge   250 250  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   590 590  
Advance Package 7,194      
Premium 1 Package   3,887 3,887  
Leather seating surfaces   1,507 1,507  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   419 419  
Sunshades, second row   353 353 353
Special order charge   233 233  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   549 549  
Options (change) 7,950 8,190 8,190 380
Options (change) 7,194 7,618 7,618 353
Destination 895 925 925 925
Total Price $57,045 $61,765 $62,215 $103,005
Total Invoice $52,187 $57,508 $57,926 $95,859

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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: $5,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,993
Model Year2012201620162016
ModelRLE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimBaseE250 BlueTECE350AMG E63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6195hp I4 D302hp V6577hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10610, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-17245/45-17255/35-19
Total Price$57,045$61,765$62,215$103,005
Adjustments for Features-73500-7,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,310$61,765$62,215$95,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$450$33,890
Total Invoice$52,187$57,508$57,926$95,859
Adjustments for Features-67200-6,840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,515$57,508$57,926$89,019
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$418$31,511

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

Model Year2012201620162016
ModelRLE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimBaseE250 BlueTECE350AMG E63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700  $1700
RWD $0$0 
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0   
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Cruise control $150$150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100
Power trunk closer   $350
Proximity key$250  $250
Remote app $25$25$25
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250  $250
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Tires, run-flat $150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40   
Console with shifter$150  $150
Console without shifter $150$150 
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$150$150
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Chronometer   $100
Compass $0$0$0
Cornering lights   $50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers   $50
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150
LED headlights   $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750 
Steering-linked headlights$150  $150
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100 
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Massage, driver seat   $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
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
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50  $50
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Upholstered instrument panel   $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Total Value of Features$6,465$5,730$5,730$13,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$735$0$0$7,350
Value of Feature Adjustments-67200-6,840

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

Model Year20122016
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 mirrors50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
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
Total Requested237584%
Total Not Requested45016%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E250 BlueTEC

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Folding second row seats300No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested195067%
Total Not Requested96533%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Folding second row seats300No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested195067%
Total Not Requested96533%

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