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Acura TL vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura TL vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,895

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $1,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,097

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $1,813

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220142014
ModelTLTLCLACLA
TrimBaseSH-AWDCLA250CLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,705 $39,255 $29,900 $47,450
Base Invoice $33,527 $36,812 $27,807 $44,129
Advance Package 5,930 5,930    
Multimedia Package     2,370 2,370
Premium 1 Package     2,300 2,300
Interior Package     1,500 1,500
Sunroof, large     1,480 1,480
Xenon HID headlights     850  
Blind spot warning system     550 550
Rear spoiler     300 300
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720
Advance Package 5,488 5,488    
Multimedia Package     2,204 2,204
Premium 1 Package     2,139 2,139
Interior Package     1,395 1,395
Sunroof, large     1,376 1,376
Xenon HID headlights     791  
Blind spot warning system     512 512
Rear spoiler     279 279
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669 669
Options (change) 5,930 5,930 10,070 9,220
Options (change) 5,488 5,488 9,365 8,574
Destination 895 895 925 925
Total Price $42,530 $46,080 $40,895 $57,595
Total Invoice $39,910 $43,195 $38,097 $53,628

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TL vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,522
Model Year2012201220142014
ModelTLTLCLACLA
TrimBaseSH-AWDCLA250CLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6305hp V6208hp I4355hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S7S7
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 10440, 10450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$42,530$46,080$40,895$57,595
Adjustments for Features0-2,200-1,835-4,460
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,530$43,880$39,060$53,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,350$0$14,075
Total Invoice$39,910$43,195$38,097$53,628
Adjustments for Features0-2,062-1,709-4,153
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,910$41,133$36,388$49,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,223$0$13,087

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year2012201220142014
ModelTLTLCLACLA
TrimBaseSH-AWDCLA250CLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
7-speed automated manual  $1200$1200
FWD$0 $0 
AWD $1700 $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app  $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40  
Console with shifter$150$150 $150
Console without shifter  $150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust   $250
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Front splitter spoiler   $200
Sunroof$900$900  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Chronometer   $100
Compass$0$0  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Total Value of Features$3,915$6,115$5,750$8,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,200$1,835$4,460
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,062-1,709-4,153

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20122014
ModelTLCLA
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in106.3 in
Length194.0 in182.3 in
Width74.0 in70.0 in
Height57.2 in56.6 in
Curb Weight3,727 lb.3,263 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
245/45VR18 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested179058%
Total Not Requested130042%

Option Package Details
Acura TL SH-AWD

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested179058%
Total Not Requested130042%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
LED tail lights (optional)0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested94084%
Total Not Requested17516%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested132576%
Total Not Requested42524%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Total Requested91570%
Total Not Requested40030%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested94084%
Total Not Requested17516%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested132576%
Total Not Requested42524%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Total Requested91570%
Total Not Requested40030%

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