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

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Acura TL vs. Mercedes-Benz CLK Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,920

Acura TL   
Difference: $17,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,161

Acura TL   
Difference: $16,202

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120082008
ModelTLTLCLKCLK
TrimBaseSH-AWDCLK350CLK550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $35,305 $38,855 $46,450 $55,150
Base Invoice $32,856 $36,112 $43,198 $51,290
Technology Package 3,730 3,730    
Premium III Package     1,000 1,000
Premium II Package     1,100 1,100
Premium I Package     2,550 2,250
Metallic paint (extra cost)     710 710
Heated front seats     710 710
Proximity key     1,110 1,110
Navigation system     2,290 2,290
Satellite radio     520 520
Technology Package 3,420 3,420    
Premium III Package     930 930
Premium II Package     1,022 1,024
Premium I Package     2,372 2,092
Metallic paint (extra cost)     660 660
Heated front seats     660 660
Proximity key     1,032 1,032
Navigation system     2,130 2,130
Satellite radio     484 484
Options (change) 3,730 3,730 9,990 9,690
Options (change) 3,420 3,420 9,290 9,012
Destination 885 885 875 875
Total Price $39,920 $43,470 $57,315 $65,715
Total Invoice $37,161 $40,417 $53,363 $61,177

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,284
Model Year2011201120082008
ModelTLTLCLKCLK
TrimBaseSH-AWDCLK350CLK550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine280hp V6305hp V6268hp V6382hp V8
TransmissionT5T5T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 10440, 10320, 12320, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17245/45-18225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$39,920$43,470$57,315$65,715
Adjustments for Features0-2,200-2,060-2,435
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,920$41,270$55,255$63,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,350$0$8,025
Total Invoice$37,161$40,417$53,363$61,177
Adjustments for Features0-2,045-1,918-2,267
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,161$38,372$51,445$58,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,211$0$7,465

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Mercedes-Benz CLK

Model Year2011201120082008
ModelTLTLCLKCLK
TrimBaseSH-AWDCLK350CLK550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
FWD$0   
AWD $1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row  $100$100
Rearview camera$200$200  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Second-row low console  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Residual heat  $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, remote  $200$200
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0  
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive$15$15  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$2,880$5,080$4,940$5,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,200$2,060$2,435
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,045-1,918-2,267

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Mercedes-Benz CLK

Model Year20112008
ModelTLCLK
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase109.3 in106.9 in
Length195.3 in183.2 in
Width74.0 in68.5 in
Height57.2 in55.4 in
Curb Weight3,709 lb.3,586 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in35.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in49.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in45.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft310.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested150068%
Total Not Requested69032%

Option Package Details
Acura TL SH-AWD

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested150068%
Total Not Requested69032%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLK CLK350

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
Premium III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10013%
Total Not Requested65087%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
CD changer, remote200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Surround sound250Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested152570%
Total Not Requested64030%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLK CLK550

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
Premium III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10013%
Total Not Requested65087%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
CD changer, remote200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested135070%
Total Not Requested56530%

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