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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: $46,080

Acura TL SH-AWD   
Difference: $67,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,195

Acura TL SH-AWD   
Difference: $62,276

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelTLCLS
TrimSH-AWDAMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,255 $107,800
Base Invoice $36,812 $100,254
Advance Package 5,930  
Lane departure warning   875
Premium Package   3,740
Advance Package 5,488  
Lane departure warning   814
Premium Package   3,478
Options (change) 5,930 4,615
Options (change) 5,488 4,292
Destination 895 925
Total Price $46,080 $113,340
Total Invoice $43,195 $105,471

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TL SH-AWD
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $57,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $53,133
Model Year20122016
ModelTLCLS
TrimSH-AWDAMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine305hp V6577hp V8
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 10610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19255/35-19
Total Price$46,080$113,340
Adjustments for Features0-9,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,080$103,515
Total Invoice$43,195$105,471
Adjustments for Features0-9,143
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,195$96,328

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20122016
ModelTLCLS
TrimSH-AWDAMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power trunk closer $350
Remote app $25
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
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
Infotainment 
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Chronometer $100
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Massage, driver seat $100
Memory system, passenger seat $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
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$5,390$15,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,825
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,143

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20122016
ModelTLCLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in113.2 in
Length194.0 in194.5 in
Width74.0 in74.1 in
Height57.2 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,727 lb.4,035 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 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 SH-AWD

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested234076%
Total Not Requested75024%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested75045%
Total Not Requested90055%

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