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

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Acura TL vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,940

Acura TL   
Difference: $21,440

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,998

Acura TL   
Difference: $20,351

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200620062006
ModelTLTLE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimBaseType-SE350 / E320E500E55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,725 $38,225 $50,050 $58,400 $81,800
Base Invoice $30,991 $35,117 $46,547 $54,312 $76,074
Navigation system 2,500        
Lighting Package     990 990 990
Premium Package     2,950 3,550  
Leather upholstery, extended coverage     1,500    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     690    
Satellite radio     500 500 500
Bluetooth cell phone link     925 925 925
CD changer, in-dash         430
Navigation system 2,292        
Lighting Package     921 921 921
Premium Package     2,744 3,302  
Leather upholstery, extended coverage     1,395    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     642    
Satellite radio     465 465 465
Bluetooth cell phone link     860 860 860
CD changer, in-dash         400
Options (change) 2,500 0 7,555 5,965 2,845
Options (change) 2,292 0 7,027 5,548 2,646
Destination 715 715 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $36,940 $38,940 $58,380 $65,140 $87,120
Total Invoice $33,998 $35,832 $54,349 $60,635 $81,195

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TL vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,722
Model Year20082008200620062006
ModelTLTLE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimBaseType-SE350 / E320E500E55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine258hp V6286hp V6268hp V6302hp V8469hp V8
TransmissionT5T5T7T7T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 8225, 8420, 12420, 12420, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/45-17225/55-16245/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$36,940$38,940$58,380$65,140$87,120
Adjustments for Features0-100-1,750-3,525-3,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,940$38,840$56,630$61,615$83,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,900$0$4,985$27,365
Total Invoice$33,998$35,832$54,349$60,635$81,195
Adjustments for Features0-92-1,629-3,281-2,912
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,998$35,740$52,720$57,354$78,283
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,742$0$4,634$25,563

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Model Year20082008200620062006
ModelTLTLE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimBaseType-SE350 / E320E500E55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  $1000
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200 
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$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$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Rearview camera$200$200   
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Cargo net$40$40   
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  $25
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50   
Cassette player$50$50   
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Navigation system$600$600$600$600 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic information$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$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$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000$1000
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100   
Total Value of Features$3,315$3,415$5,065$6,840$6,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100$1,750$3,525$3,125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-92-1,629-3,281-2,912

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Model Year20082006
ModelTLE-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.9 in112.4 in
Length189.3 in189.7 in
Width72.2 in71.7 in
Height56.7 in57.0 in
Curb Weight3,484 lb.3,704 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.1 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in52.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.9 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume12.5 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350 / E320

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 420W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested215079%
Total Not Requested57521%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E500

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 420W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested215079%
Total Not Requested57521%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E55

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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