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

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

Lowest Total Price: $42,530

Acura TL   
Difference: $17,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,910

Acura TL   
Difference: $15,631

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelTLTLE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimBaseSH-AWDE350E550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $35,705 $39,255 $49,800 $56,590
Base Invoice $33,527 $36,812 $46,314 $52,629
Advance Package 5,930 5,930    
Premium 2 Package     2,450 2,450
Premium 1 Package     4,000 4,000
Lane departure warning     850 850
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720
Rear spoiler     300 300
Telematics service, such as OnStar     660 660
Advance Package 5,488 5,488    
Premium 2 Package     2,279 2,279
Premium 1 Package     3,720 3,720
Lane departure warning     791 791
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669 669
Rear spoiler     279 279
Telematics service, such as OnStar     614 614
Options (change) 5,930 5,930 8,980 8,980
Options (change) 5,488 5,488 8,352 8,352
Destination 895 895 875 875
Total Price $42,530 $46,080 $59,655 $66,445
Total Invoice $39,910 $43,195 $55,541 $61,856

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,233
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelTLTLE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimBaseSH-AWDE350E550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine280hp V6305hp V6302hp V6402hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 10440, 10610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19235/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$42,530$46,080$59,655$66,445
Adjustments for Features0-2,200-3,650-4,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,530$43,880$56,005$62,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,350$0$6,390
Total Invoice$39,910$43,195$55,541$61,856
Adjustments for Features0-2,062-3,398-3,770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,910$41,133$52,143$58,086
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,223$0$5,943

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

Model Year2012201220122012
ModelTLTLE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimBaseSH-AWDE350E550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
FWD$0   
AWD $1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
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  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900  
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
iPod integration  $100$100
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$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Headlight washers  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
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  
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Total Value of Features$2,965$5,165$6,615$7,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,200$3,650$4,050
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,062-3,398-3,770

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

Model Year20122012
ModelTLE-Class (2-door)
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase109.3 in108.7 in
Length194.0 in185.0 in
Width74.0 in70.3 in
Height57.2 in55.0 in
Curb Weight3,727 lb.3,620 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in35.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in48.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
245/45VR18 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested231575%
Total Not Requested77525%

Option Package Details
Acura TL SH-AWD

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested231575%
Total Not Requested77525%

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

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested105070%
Total Not Requested45030%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested169073%
Total Not Requested62527%

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

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested105070%
Total Not Requested45030%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested169073%
Total Not Requested62527%

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