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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: $40,655

Acura TL   
Difference: $31,249

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,175

Acura TL   
Difference: $28,841

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420062006
ModelTLTLCLSCLS
TrimBaseSH-AWDCLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,030 $39,580 $64,900 $86,600
Base Invoice $33,828 $37,113 $60,357 $80,538
Technology Package 3,730 3,730    
Lighting Package     1,220 1,220
Satellite radio     699 699
Proximity key     1,080 1,080
Navigation system     1,240 1,240
Heated front seats     690  
Technology Package 3,452 3,452    
Lighting Package     1,135 1,135
Satellite radio     650 650
Proximity key     1,004 1,004
Navigation system     1,153 1,153
Heated front seats     642  
Options (change) 3,730 3,730 4,929 4,239
Options (change) 3,452 3,452 4,584 3,942
Destination 895 895 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 1,700
Total Price $40,655 $44,205 $71,904 $93,314
Total Invoice $38,175 $41,460 $67,016 $86,955

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,814
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,640
Model Year2014201420062006
ModelTLTLCLSCLS
TrimBaseSH-AWDCLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6305hp V6302hp V8469hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T7T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 10440, 10?, 9480, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17245/45-18245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$40,655$44,205$71,904$93,314
Adjustments for Features0-2,200-3,435-4,385
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,655$42,005$68,469$88,929
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,350$0$20,460
Total Invoice$38,175$41,460$67,016$86,955
Adjustments for Features0-2,063-3,201-4,086
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,175$39,397$63,815$82,869
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,222$0$19,054

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2014201420062006
ModelTLTLCLSCLS
TrimBaseSH-AWDCLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
FWD$0   
AWD $1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
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 
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 
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
Media drive$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Surround sound$250$250 $250
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass$0$0  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
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 inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
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 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$3,030$5,230$6,465$7,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,200$3,435$4,385
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,063-3,201-4,086

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20142006
ModelTLCLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in112.4 in
Length194.0 in193.0 in
Width74.0 in73.7 in
Height57.2 in54.7 in
Curb Weight3,727 lb.3,813 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in56.2 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 ft315.8 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 player0No
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130059%
Total Not Requested89041%

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 player0No
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130059%
Total Not Requested89041%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS500

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%

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