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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: $35,965

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,998

Acura TL   
Difference: $33,867

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820132013
ModelTLTLCLSCLS
TrimBaseType-SCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,725 $38,225 $72,000 $95,900
Base Invoice $30,991 $35,117 $66,960 $89,187
Navigation system 2,500      
Navigation system 2,292      
Options (change) 2,500 0 0 0
Options (change) 2,292 0 0 0
Destination 715 715 905 905
Total Price $36,940 $38,940 $72,905 $96,805
Total Invoice $33,998 $35,832 $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: $30,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,082
Model Year2008200820132013
ModelTLTLCLSCLS
TrimBaseType-SCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine258hp V6286hp V6402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT5T5T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 8225, 8610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/45-17255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$36,940$38,940$72,905$96,805
Adjustments for Features0-175-5,140-6,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,940$38,765$67,765$90,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,825$0$22,575
Total Invoice$33,998$35,832$67,865$90,092
Adjustments for Features0-161-4,785-6,017
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,998$35,671$63,080$84,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,673$0$20,995

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2008200820132013
ModelTLTLCLSCLS
TrimBaseType-SCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0  
Remote app  $25$25
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
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
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
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
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 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Residual heat  $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Cassette player$50$50  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25 
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  
Headlight washers  $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Folding second row seats   $300
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals $75 $75
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$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
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$100
Total Value of Features$2,215$2,390$7,355$8,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$175$5,140$6,465
Value of Feature Adjustments0-161-4,785-6,017

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20082013
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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