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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: $46,080

Acura TL SH-AWD   
Difference: $15,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,195

Acura TL SH-AWD   
Difference: $14,300

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelTLE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimSH-AWDE350E550E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,255 $50,490 $59,790 $88,900
Base Invoice $36,812 $46,956 $55,605 $82,677
Advance Package 5,930      
Lane departure warning   850 850 850
Sport Package   0    
Premium 2 Package   2,450 2,450 2,450
Premium 1 Package   4,000 4,450 2,550
Leather seating surfaces   1,620    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720  
Rear spoiler   300 300  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   450    
Limited-slip rear differential       2,030
Advance Package 5,488      
Lane departure warning   791 791 791
Sport Package   0    
Premium 2 Package   2,279 2,279 2,279
Premium 1 Package   3,720 4,139 2,372
Leather seating surfaces   1,507    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669  
Rear spoiler   279 279  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   419    
Limited-slip rear differential       1,888
Options (change) 5,930 10,390 8,770 7,880
Options (change) 5,488 9,664 8,157 7,330
Destination 895 875 875 875
Total Price $46,080 $61,755 $69,435 $97,655
Total Invoice $43,195 $57,495 $64,637 $90,882

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TL SH-AWD
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,276
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelTLE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimSH-AWDE350E550E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine305hp V6302hp V6402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 10610, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/40-18245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$46,080$61,755$69,435$97,655
Adjustments for Features0-1,100-2,800-3,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,080$60,655$66,635$94,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,980$33,425
Total Invoice$43,195$57,495$64,637$90,882
Adjustments for Features0-1,024-2,607-3,327
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,195$56,471$62,030$87,555
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,559$31,084

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

Model Year2012201220122012
ModelTLE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimSH-AWDE350E550E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700 $1700 
RWD $0 $0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer $350$350$350
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40   
Console with shifter$150  $150
Console without shifter $150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through$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   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500   
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings $75$75 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
USB port$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Chronometer   $100
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300
Folding second row seats   $300
Massage, driver seat   $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Metal pedals   $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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $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
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Total Value of Features$4,715$5,815$7,515$8,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,100$2,800$3,575
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,024-2,607-3,327

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

Model Year20122012
ModelTLE-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in113.1 in
Length194.0 in191.7 in
Width74.0 in73.0 in
Height57.2 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,727 lb.3,826 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TL SH-AWD

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Traffic + travel information25No
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
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested231575%
Total Not Requested77525%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
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 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75050%
Total Not Requested75050%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
HD radio50No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested169073%
Total Not Requested62527%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
HD radio50No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested199076%
Total Not Requested62524%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75050%
Total Not Requested75050%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200No
Massage, driver seat100No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested124081%
Total Not Requested30019%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75052%
Total Not Requested70048%

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