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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: $39,445

Acura TL   
Difference: $33,540

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,316

Acura TL   
Difference: $31,625

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009201620162016
ModelTLTLCLSCLSCLS
TrimBaseSH-AWDCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,955 $38,505 $66,900 $74,100 $107,800
Base Invoice $32,136 $35,391 $62,217 $68,913 $100,254
Technology Package 3,730 3,730      
Night Package     300 300  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     1,610    
Premium 1 Package     3,250    
Technology Package 3,420 3,420      
Night Package     279 279  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     1,497    
Premium 1 Package     3,023    
Options (change) 3,730 3,730 5,160 300 0
Options (change) 3,420 3,420 4,799 279 0
Destination 760 760 925 925 925
Total Price $39,445 $42,995 $72,985 $75,325 $108,725
Total Invoice $36,316 $39,571 $67,941 $70,117 $101,179

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,379
Model Year20092009201620162016
ModelTLTLCLSCLSCLS
TrimBaseSH-AWDCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6305hp V6329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT5T5T7T9T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 10440, 10610, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17245/45-18255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$39,445$42,995$72,985$75,325$108,725
Adjustments for Features0-2,200-6,710-6,050-10,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,445$40,795$66,275$69,275$98,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,350$0$3,000$31,950
Total Invoice$36,316$39,571$67,941$70,117$101,179
Adjustments for Features0-2,025-6,246-5,632-9,771
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,316$37,546$61,695$64,485$91,408
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,230$0$2,790$29,713

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20092009201620162016
ModelTLTLCLSCLSCLS
TrimBaseSH-AWDCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 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    
AWD $1700  $1700
RWD  $0$0 
Accessories 
Power trunk closer  $350  
Proximity key$250$250$250  
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 
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$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Cargo net$40$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
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 
Active rear differential $500   
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Raised top speed limiter    $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0$0 
Body kit    $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
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 $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25 $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50
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
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
Power-folding mirrors  $50  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100   
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300  
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
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling    $350
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Total Value of Features$3,680$5,880$10,390$9,730$14,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,200$6,710$6,050$10,500
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,025-6,246-5,632-9,771

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20092016
ModelTLCLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in113.2 in
Length195.3 in194.5 in
Width74.0 in74.1 in
Height57.2 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,709 lb.4,035 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested184084%
Total Not Requested35016%

Option Package Details
Acura TL SH-AWD

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested184084%
Total Not Requested35016%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400

Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1500100%
Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90046%
Total Not Requested105054%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%

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