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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: $30,965

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,998

Acura TL   
Difference: $29,219

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201520152015
ModelTLTLCLSCLSCLS
TrimBaseType-SCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,725 $38,225 $65,990 $73,200 $106,550
Base Invoice $30,991 $35,117 $61,371 $68,076 $99,092
Navigation system 2,500        
Wheel Package     990 760  
Navigation system 2,292        
Wheel Package     921 707  
Options (change) 2,500 0 990 760 0
Options (change) 2,292 0 921 707 0
Destination 715 715 925 925 925
Total Price $36,940 $38,940 $67,905 $74,885 $107,475
Total Invoice $33,998 $35,832 $63,217 $69,708 $100,017

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,332
Model Year20082008201520152015
ModelTLTLCLSCLSCLS
TrimBaseType-SCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine258hp V6286hp V6329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT5T5T7T9T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 8225, 8?, 8610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/45-17255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$36,940$38,940$67,905$74,885$107,475
Adjustments for Features0-175-4,175-6,515-11,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,940$38,765$63,730$68,370$96,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,825$0$4,640$32,630
Total Invoice$33,998$35,832$63,217$69,708$100,017
Adjustments for Features0-161-3,887-6,065-10,344
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,998$35,671$59,330$63,643$89,673
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,673$0$4,313$30,343

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20082008201520152015
ModelTLTLCLSCLSCLS
TrimBaseType-SCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 $1200
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400 
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0   
Remote app  $25$25$25
Semi-automated parking system    $500
Sunshade, rear, power    $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Rearview camera$200$200   
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Cargo net$40$40   
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   
Second-row low console  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control$125$125   
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Raised top speed limiter    $0
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Rear spoiler    $200
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Cassette player$50$50   
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0   
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150
Media drive   $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200 $200$200
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250 $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Traffic information$25$25   
USB port  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights    $200
Analog clock  $25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Chronometer    $100
Compass  $0$0$0
Cornering lights    $50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125   
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100   
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats    $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner    $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000$1000
Wood trim  $300$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  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,565$3,740$7,740$10,080$14,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$175$4,175$6,515$11,115
Value of Feature Adjustments0-161-3,887-6,065-10,344

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20082015
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.4,035 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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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400

Wheel Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Wheel Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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