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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: $36,965

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,820

Acura TL   
Difference: $35,045

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620132013
ModelTLCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,325 $72,000 $95,900
Base Invoice $30,384 $66,960 $89,187
Navigation system 2,000    
Navigation system 1,821    
Options (change) 2,000 0 0
Options (change) 1,821 0 0
Destination 615 905 905
Total Price $35,940 $72,905 $96,805
Total Invoice $32,820 $67,865 $90,092

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,772
Model Year200620132013
ModelTLCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine258hp V6402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 8610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$35,940$72,905$96,805
Adjustments for Features0-5,665-6,265
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,940$67,240$90,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$23,300
Total Invoice$32,820$67,865$90,092
Adjustments for Features0-5,273-5,831
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,820$62,592$84,261
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$21,669

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year200620132013
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 
Remote app $25$25
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
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
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $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 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Cassette player$50  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel 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
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Folding second row seats  $300
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,640$7,305$7,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,665$6,265
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,273-5,831

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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 Year20062013
ModelTLCLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.9 in113.2 in
Length189.3 in194.5 in
Width72.2 in74.1 in
Height56.7 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,484 lb.4,159 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.1 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.1 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 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.9 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume12.5 ft315.3 ft3

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

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