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

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Acura TL vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,940

Acura TL Type-S   
Difference: $64,225

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082020
ModelTLGLS
TrimType-SGLS580
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $38,225 $98,800
Paint, special red   360
Lighting Package   1,390
Leather seating surfaces   1,620
Paint, special red   335
Lighting Package   1,293
Leather seating surfaces   1,507
Options (change) 0 3,370
Options (change) 0 3,135
Destination 715 995
Total Price $38,940 $103,165

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura TL Type-S
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS580
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $55,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,057
Model Year20082020
ModelTLGLS
TrimType-SGLS580
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine286hp V6483hp V8 H
TransmissionT5T9
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 880, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17275/45-21
Total Price$38,940$103,165
Adjustments for Features0-8,865
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,940$94,300

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year20082020
ModelTLGLS
TrimType-SGLS580
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction$0 
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Power liftgate $350
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start via app $75
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Cassette player$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Navigation system$600 
Satellite radio$200 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Crosswind stabilization $50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,740$13,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,865
Value of Feature Adjustments0-355

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year20082020
ModelTLGLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.9 in123.4 in
Length189.3 in205.0 in
Width72.2 in79.9 in
Height56.7 in71.8 in
Curb Weight3,534 lb.5,754 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.1 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in40.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in58.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.9 in41.9 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.5 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.542.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.584.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS580

Paint, special red
FeatureValueRequested?
Paint, special red0No
Metallic paint (extra cost)250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
iPod integration100No
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1500100%

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