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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: $20,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,998

Acura TL   
Difference: $19,729

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201220122012
ModelTLTLE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimBaseType-SE350E550E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,725 $38,225 $50,490 $59,790 $88,900
Base Invoice $30,991 $35,117 $46,956 $55,605 $82,677
Navigation system 2,500        
Sport Package     0    
Premium 1 Package     4,000 4,450 2,550
Leather seating surfaces     1,620    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720  
Navigation system 2,292        
Sport Package     0    
Premium 1 Package     3,720 4,139 2,372
Leather seating surfaces     1,507    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669 669  
Options (change) 2,500 0 6,340 5,170 2,550
Options (change) 2,292 0 5,896 4,808 2,372
Destination 715 715 875 875 875
Total Price $36,940 $38,940 $57,705 $65,835 $92,325
Total Invoice $33,998 $35,832 $53,727 $61,288 $85,924

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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: $18,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,690
Model Year20082008201220122012
ModelTLTLE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimBaseType-SE350E550E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine258hp V6286hp V6302hp V6402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT5T5T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 8225, 8610, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/45-17245/40-18245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$36,940$38,940$57,705$65,835$92,325
Adjustments for Features0-175-2,190-4,190-4,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,940$38,765$55,515$61,645$87,410
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,825$0$6,130$31,895
Total Invoice$33,998$35,832$53,727$61,288$85,924
Adjustments for Features0-161-2,039-3,901-4,574
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,998$35,671$51,688$57,387$81,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,673$0$5,699$29,662

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

Model Year20082008201220122012
ModelTLTLE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimBaseType-SE350E550E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0 $0
AWD   $1700 
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0   
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$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
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40   
Console with shifter$150$150  $150
Console without shifter  $150$150 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings  $75$75 
Rear spoiler    $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Cassette player$50$50   
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0   
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Chronometer    $100
Compass  $0$0$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125   
Headlight washers    $50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100   
Automatic seat bolsters, driver    $300
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Folding second row seats    $300
Massage, driver seat    $100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Metal pedals $75  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$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 thigh support length adjuster, driver 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
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Polished alloy wheels   $350 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,865$3,040$5,055$7,055$7,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$175$2,190$4,190$4,915
Value of Feature Adjustments0-161-2,039-3,901-4,574

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

Model Year20082012
ModelTLE-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.9 in113.1 in
Length189.3 in191.7 in
Width72.2 in73.0 in
Height56.7 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,484 lb.3,826 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.1 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.9 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume12.5 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0No
245/40ZR18 tires200No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
HD radio50No
iPod integration100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested157568%
Total Not Requested74032%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
HD radio50No
iPod integration100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested157560%
Total Not Requested104040%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200No
Massage, driver seat100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested92560%
Total Not Requested61540%

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