Acura TL Acura TL 2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) 2012

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Acura TL vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Acura TL vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,940

Acura TL   
Difference: $18,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,998

Acura TL   
Difference: $17,580

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820122012
ModelTLTLE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimBaseType-SE350E550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $33,725 $38,225 $49,800 $56,590
Base Invoice $30,991 $35,117 $46,314 $52,629
Navigation system 2,500      
Premium 1 Package     4,000 4,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720
Navigation system 2,292      
Premium 1 Package     3,720 3,720
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669 669
Options (change) 2,500 0 4,720 4,720
Options (change) 2,292 0 4,389 4,389
Destination 715 715 875 875
Total Price $36,940 $38,940 $55,395 $62,185
Total Invoice $33,998 $35,832 $51,578 $57,893

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Acura TL dealer quotes or Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TL vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,122
Model Year2008200820122012
ModelTLTLE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimBaseType-SE350E550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine258hp V6286hp V6302hp V6402hp V8
TransmissionT5T5T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 8225, 8610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/45-17235/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$36,940$38,940$55,395$62,185
Adjustments for Features0-175-2,640-3,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,940$38,765$52,755$59,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,825$0$6,390
Total Invoice$33,998$35,832$51,578$57,893
Adjustments for Features0-161-2,458-2,830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,998$35,671$49,120$55,063
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,673$0$5,943

Return to top

Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Model Year2008200820122012
ModelTLTLE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimBaseType-SE350E550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0  
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row  $100$100
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Second-row low console  $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Residual heat  $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Cassette player$50$50  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive  $15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals $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 height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,315$3,490$5,955$6,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$175$2,640$3,040
Value of Feature Adjustments0-161-2,458-2,830

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Model Year20082012
ModelTLE-Class (2-door)
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase107.9 in108.7 in
Length189.3 in185.0 in
Width72.2 in70.3 in
Height56.7 in55.0 in
Curb Weight3,484 lb.3,620 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.1 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in35.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in48.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.9 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume12.5 ft315.9 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested157568%
Total Not Requested74032%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested157568%
Total Not Requested74032%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans
See TrueDelta's information for all Acura models.