Acura TL Acura TL 2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) 2016

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: $43,880

Acura TL SH-AWD   
Difference: $18,645

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,159

Acura TL SH-AWD   
Difference: $17,054

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelTLE-Class (2-door)
TrimSH-AWDE400
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $39,255 $54,200
Base Invoice $36,812 $50,406
Technology Package 3,730  
6-speed manual 0  
Premium 1 Package   3,880
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Rear spoiler   300
AWD   2,500
Technology Package 3,452  
6-speed manual 0  
Premium 1 Package   3,608
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Rear spoiler   279
AWD   2,325
Options (change) 3,730 7,400
Options (change) 3,452 6,882
Destination 895 925
Total Price $43,880 $62,525
Total Invoice $41,159 $58,213

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 SH-AWD
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,097
Model Year20122016
ModelTLE-Class (2-door)
TrimSH-AWDE400
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine305hp V6329hp V6
TransmissionM6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 10610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/40-18
Total Price$43,880$62,525
Adjustments for Features0-4,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,880$58,275
Total Invoice$41,159$58,213
Adjustments for Features0-3,957
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,159$54,256

Return to top

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

Model Year20122016
ModelTLE-Class (2-door)
TrimSH-AWDE400
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row low console $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input$50 
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 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Power-folding mirrors $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats $300
Memory system, passenger seat $150
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 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,790$9,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,250
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,957

Return to top

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

Model Year20122016
ModelTLE-Class (2-door)
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase109.3 in108.7 in
Length194.0 in185.0 in
Width74.0 in70.3 in
Height57.2 in54.8 in
Curb Weight3,889 lb.4,057 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in36.8 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 in35.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in48.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in32.6 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft313.3 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Acura TL SH-AWD

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
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 information25Yes
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested184084%
Total Not Requested35016%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E400

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested164064%
Total Not Requested92536%

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.