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

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

Lowest Total Price: $36,940

Acura TL   
Difference: $58,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,998

Acura TL   
Difference: $55,218

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082012
ModelTLTLM-Class
TrimBaseType-SML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $33,725 $38,225 $94,990
Base Invoice $30,991 $35,117 $88,341
Navigation system 2,500    
Navigation system 2,292    
Options (change) 2,500 0 0
Options (change) 2,292 0 0
Destination 715 715 875
Total Price $36,940 $38,940 $95,865
Total Invoice $33,998 $35,832 $89,216

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $46,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,962
Model Year200820082012
ModelTLTLM-Class
TrimBaseType-SML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine258hp V6286hp V6518hp V8
TransmissionT5T5T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 8225, 8830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/45-17265/45-20
Total Price$36,940$38,940$95,865
Adjustments for Features0-175-12,095
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,940$38,765$83,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,825$0
Total Invoice$33,998$35,832$89,216
Adjustments for Features0-161-11,256
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,998$35,671$77,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,673$0

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

Model Year200820082012
ModelTLTLM-Class
TrimBaseType-SML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction $0 
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key  $250
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rear side airbags  $300
Rollover sensor  $50
Trailer sway control  $25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250
Cargo area partition net  $40
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net$40$40 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Cassette player$50$50 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
Media drive  $15
SD Card slot  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Chronometer  $100
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats  $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Metal pedals $75$75
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 height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars  $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,365$2,540$14,460
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$175$12,095
Value of Feature Adjustments0-161-11,256

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

Model Year20082012
ModelTLM-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.9 in114.8 in
Length189.3 in189.1 in
Width72.2 in75.2 in
Height56.7 in70.7 in
Curb Weight3,484 lb.4,752 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.1 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.9 in38.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.5 ft336.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.571.0 ft3

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