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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: $42,530

Acura TL   
Difference: $945

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,910

Acura TL   
Difference: $581

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220172017
ModelTLTLCLACLA
TrimBaseSH-AWDCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,705 $39,255 $32,400 $49,950
Base Invoice $33,527 $36,812 $30,132 $46,454
Advance Package 5,930 5,930    
Premium Package     2,350 2,350
Multimedia Package     2,300 2,300
Interior Package     1,650  
Convenience Package     500 500
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     850  
Sunroof, large     1,480 1,480
Rear spoiler     300  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package       1,650
Advance Package 5,488 5,488    
Premium Package     2,186 2,186
Multimedia Package     2,139 2,139
Interior Package     1,535  
Convenience Package     465 465
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     791  
Sunroof, large     1,376 1,376
Rear spoiler     273  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669 669
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package       1,535
Options (change) 5,930 5,930 10,150 9,000
Options (change) 5,488 5,488 9,434 8,370
Destination 895 895 925 925
Total Price $42,530 $46,080 $43,475 $59,875
Total Invoice $39,910 $43,195 $40,491 $55,749

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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: $2,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,302
Model Year2012201220172017
ModelTLTLCLACLA
TrimBaseSH-AWDCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6305hp V6208hp I4375hp 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$43,475$59,875
Adjustments for Features0-2,200-3,095-5,820
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,530$43,880$40,380$54,055
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,350$0$13,675
Total Invoice$39,910$43,195$40,491$55,749
Adjustments for Features0-2,062-2,883-5,419
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,910$41,133$37,608$50,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,223$0$12,722

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year2012201220172017
ModelTLTLCLACLA
TrimBaseSH-AWDCLA250AMG CLA45
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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Remote app  $25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25
Remote start via app  $75$75
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
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 
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 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0
Body kit   $0
Front splitter spoiler   $200
Sunroof$900$900  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
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
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
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  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Color seat belts   $0
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Interior trim, special color   $0
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $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 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Total Value of Features$4,180$6,380$7,275$10,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,200$3,095$5,820
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,062-2,883-5,419

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20122017
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
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested204066%
Total Not Requested105034%

Option Package Details
Acura TL SH-AWD

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested204066%
Total Not Requested105034%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25059%
Total Not Requested17541%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74065%
Total Not Requested40035%
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior trim, special color0No
Color seat belts0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25059%
Total Not Requested17541%

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