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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: $39,920

Acura TL   
Difference: $34,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,161

Acura TL   
Difference: $32,346

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120102010
ModelTLTLCLSCLS
TrimBaseSH-AWDCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,305 $38,855 $72,400 $97,950
Base Invoice $32,856 $36,112 $67,332 $91,094
Technology Package 3,730 3,730    
Technology Package 3,420 3,420    
Options (change) 3,730 3,730 0 0
Options (change) 3,420 3,420 0 0
Destination 885 885 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $39,920 $43,470 $74,575 $101,425
Total Invoice $37,161 $40,417 $69,507 $94,569

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,967
Model Year2011201120102010
ModelTLTLCLSCLS
TrimBaseSH-AWDCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6305hp V6382hp V8507hp V8
TransmissionT5T5T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 10440, 10510, 12510, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17245/45-18245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$39,920$43,470$74,575$101,425
Adjustments for Features0-2,200-3,625-5,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,920$41,270$70,950$96,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,350$0$25,150
Total Invoice$37,161$40,417$69,507$94,569
Adjustments for Features0-2,045-3,379-4,965
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,161$38,372$66,128$89,604
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,211$0$23,476

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2011201120102010
ModelTLTLCLSCLS
TrimBaseSH-AWDCLS550CLS63 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   
AWD $1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0
Knee airbag, driver  $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  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Second-row low console  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
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  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Infotainment 
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
SD Card slot  $25$25
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
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
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
Metal pedals   $75
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 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-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
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$1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$3,315$5,515$6,940$8,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,200$3,625$5,325
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,045-3,379-4,965

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20112010
ModelTLCLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in112.4 in
Length195.3 in193.0 in
Width74.0 in73.7 in
Height57.2 in54.7 in
Curb Weight3,709 lb.4,021 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in56.3 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 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested116553%
Total Not Requested102547%

Option Package Details
Acura TL SH-AWD

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested116553%
Total Not Requested102547%

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