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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: $39,645

Acura TL   
Difference: $37,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,903

Acura TL   
Difference: $34,726

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020182018
ModelTLTLCLSCLS
TrimBaseSH-AWDCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,105 $38,655 $75,150 $108,900
Base Invoice $32,673 $35,929 $69,890 $101,277
Technology Package 3,730 3,730    
Night Package     300  
Alloy wheels, optional design     500  
Technology Package 3,420 3,420    
Night Package     279  
Alloy wheels, optional design     465  
Options (change) 3,730 3,730 800 0
Options (change) 3,420 3,420 744 0
Destination 810 810 995 995
Total Price $39,645 $43,195 $76,945 $109,895
Total Invoice $36,903 $40,159 $71,629 $102,272

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,675
Model Year2010201020182018
ModelTLTLCLSCLS
TrimBaseSH-AWDCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6305hp V6402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT5T5T9T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 10440, 10610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17245/45-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$39,645$43,195$76,945$109,895
Adjustments for Features0-2,200-6,500-10,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,645$40,995$70,445$98,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,350$0$28,550
Total Invoice$36,903$40,159$71,629$102,272
Adjustments for Features0-2,045-6,051-10,144
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,903$38,114$65,578$92,128
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,211$0$26,550

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2010201020182018
ModelTLTLCLSCLS
TrimBaseSH-AWDCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
FWD$0   
AWD $1700 $1700
RWD  $0 
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app  $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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo net$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
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  
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 
Body kit   $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights   $200
Analog clock  $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Chronometer   $100
Cornering lights   $50
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Headlight washers  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats   $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
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
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Total Value of Features$3,340$5,540$9,840$14,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,200$6,500$10,900
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,045-6,051-10,144

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20102018
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.4,159 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 key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested159073%
Total Not Requested60027%

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 key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested159073%
Total Not Requested60027%

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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