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Acura RL vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RL vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $54,415

Acura RL   
Difference: $7,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,927

Acura RL   
Difference: $8,624

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201220122012
ModelRLM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimBaseML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $46,280 $48,990 $57,590 $94,990
Base Invoice $41,560 $45,561 $53,559 $88,341
Technology Package 3,620      
CMBS and Pax 3,800      
Driver Assistance Package   2,950 2,950 2,100
Leather seating surfaces   1,620 1,620  
Premium 2 Package   5,370 5,370  
Lighting Package   1,290 1,290  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720  
Wood trim, alternative type       1,600
Technology Package 3,245      
CMBS and Pax 3,407      
Driver Assistance Package   2,744 2,744 1,953
Leather seating surfaces   1,507 1,507  
Premium 2 Package   4,994 4,994  
Lighting Package   1,200 1,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670  
Wood trim, alternative type       1,488
Options (change) 7,420 11,950 11,950 3,700
Options (change) 6,652 11,115 11,115 3,441
Destination 715 875 875 875
Total Price $54,415 $61,815 $70,415 $99,565
Total Invoice $48,927 $57,551 $65,549 $92,657

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,091
Model Year2008201220122012
ModelRLM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimBaseML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6302hp V6402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT5T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10830, 14830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/680-460255/50-19255/50-19265/45-20
Total Price$54,415$61,815$70,415$99,565
Adjustments for Features0-3,795-4,145-9,170
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,415$58,020$66,270$90,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,250$32,375
Total Invoice$48,927$57,551$65,549$92,657
Adjustments for Features0-3,533-3,859-8,534
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,927$54,018$61,690$84,123
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,672$30,105

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

Model Year2008201220122012
ModelRLM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimBaseML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Active noise reduction$0   
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Sunshade, rear, power$225   
Sunshades, second row$125   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention $150$150$150
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150   
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250$250$250
Cargo area partition net $40$40$40
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Cargo net$40   
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
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$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Running boards  $350 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  $325
CD player $125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
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
USB port $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim$250  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50   
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$5,940$9,735$10,085$15,110
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,795$4,145$9,170
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,533-3,859-8,534

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

Model Year20082012
ModelRLM-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.2 in114.8 in
Length193.6 in189.1 in
Width72.2 in75.2 in
Height57.1 in70.7 in
Curb Weight4,013 lb.4,752 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in38.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft336.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.171.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Wood trim, alternative type300Yes
Total Requested1375100%
Total Not Requested00%
CMBS and Pax
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Tires, run-flat150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
245/680VR460 tires400No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested85061%
Total Not Requested55039%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim, alternative type300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
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?
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Total Requested222571%
Total Not Requested89029%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim, alternative type300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
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?
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Total Requested222571%
Total Not Requested89029%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40029%
Total Not Requested100071%

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