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

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Acura TL vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $46,405

Acura TL SH-AWD   
Difference: $39,770

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,496

Acura TL SH-AWD   
Difference: $36,708

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelTLGL
TrimSH-AWDGL550
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $39,580 $85,300
Base Invoice $37,113 $79,329
Advance Package 5,930  
Advance Package 5,488  
Options (change) 5,930 0
Options (change) 5,488 0
Destination 895 875
Total Price $46,405 $86,175
Total Invoice $43,496 $80,204

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TL vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TL SH-AWD
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,141
Model Year20142012
ModelTLGL
TrimSH-AWDGL550
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine305hp V6382hp V8
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG12/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 10610, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19295/40-21
Total Price$46,405$86,175
Adjustments for Features0-9,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,405$76,970
Total Invoice$43,496$80,204
Adjustments for Features0-8,567
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,496$71,637

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20142012
ModelTLGL
TrimSH-AWDGL550
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Power liftgate $350
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler$200 
Running boards $350
Skid plates $150
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
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 
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-folding third row seats $1000
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$5,150$14,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,205
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,567

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20142012
ModelTLGL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in121.1 in
Length194.0 in200.6 in
Width74.0 in76.0 in
Height57.2 in72.4 in
Curb Weight3,968 lb.5,545 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.143.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.183.3 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
Rear spoiler200No
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
Navigation system600Yes
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested211568%
Total Not Requested97532%

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