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

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Acura TL vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,940

Acura TL   
Difference: $40,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,820

Acura TL   
Difference: $38,175

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620112011
ModelTLCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,325 $74,000 $99,050
Base Invoice $30,384 $68,820 $92,116
Navigation system 2,000    
Navigation system 1,821    
Options (change) 2,000 0 0
Options (change) 1,821 0 0
Destination 615 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $35,940 $76,175 $102,525
Total Invoice $32,820 $70,995 $95,591

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,571
Model Year200620112011
ModelTLCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine258hp V6382hp V8507hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 8510, 12510, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$35,940$76,175$102,525
Adjustments for Features0-4,940-5,815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,940$71,235$96,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$25,475
Total Invoice$32,820$70,995$95,591
Adjustments for Features0-4,604-5,422
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,820$66,391$90,169
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$23,778

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year200620112011
ModelTLCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo net$40  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Cassette player$50  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Chronometer  $100
Fog light, rear $100$100
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,165$7,105$7,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,940$5,815
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,604-5,422

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See a complete comparison of Acura TL vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS features.

Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20062011
ModelTLCLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.9 in112.4 in
Length189.3 in193.0 in
Width72.2 in73.7 in
Height56.7 in54.7 in
Curb Weight3,484 lb.4,021 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.1 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.9 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume12.5 ft315.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Acura TL vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS specs.

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