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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: $36,940

Acura TL   
Difference: $34,314

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,998

Acura TL   
Difference: $32,414

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820062006
ModelTLTLCLSCLS
TrimBaseType-SCLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,725 $38,225 $64,900 $86,600
Base Invoice $30,991 $35,117 $60,357 $80,538
Navigation system 2,500   1,240 1,240
Lighting Package     1,220 1,220
CD changer, in-dash     430 430
Satellite radio     699 699
Heated front seats     690  
Navigation system 2,292   1,153 1,153
Lighting Package     1,135 1,135
CD changer, in-dash     400 400
Satellite radio     650 650
Heated front seats     642  
Options (change) 2,500 0 4,279 3,589
Options (change) 2,292 0 3,980 3,338
Destination 715 715 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 1,700
Total Price $36,940 $38,940 $71,254 $92,664
Total Invoice $33,998 $35,832 $66,412 $86,351

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,164
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,546
Model Year2008200820062006
ModelTLTLCLSCLS
TrimBaseType-SCLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine258hp V6286hp V6302hp V8469hp V8
TransmissionT5T5T7T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 8225, 8?, 9480, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/45-17245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$36,940$38,940$71,254$92,664
Adjustments for Features0-100-4,150-5,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,940$38,840$67,104$87,564
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,900$0$20,460
Total Invoice$33,998$35,832$66,412$86,351
Adjustments for Features0-92-3,868-4,753
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,998$35,740$62,544$81,598
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,742$0$19,054

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2008200820062006
ModelTLTLCLSCLS
TrimBaseType-SCLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 $1000
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo net$40$40  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Second-row low console  $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Residual heat  $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
Cassette player$50$50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Surround sound$250$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic information$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  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
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$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
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$2,715$2,815$6,865$7,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100$4,150$5,100
Value of Feature Adjustments0-92-3,868-4,753

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20082006
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.3,813 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.1 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in56.2 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 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS500

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%

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