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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: $39,920

Acura TL   
Difference: $17,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,161

Acura TL   
Difference: $16,516

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011201120112011
ModelTLTLM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimBaseSH-AWDML350ML450 HybridML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,305 $38,855 $46,490 $55,790 $57,590 $92,590
Base Invoice $32,856 $36,112 $43,236 $51,885 $53,559 $86,109
Technology Package 3,730 3,730        
Leather seating surfaces     1,780 1,780 1,780  
Premium 2 Package     6,050 6,050 6,050  
Lighting Package     985 985 985  
Heated front seats     750 750    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720  
Technology Package 3,420 3,420        
Leather seating surfaces     1,655 1,655 1,655  
Premium 2 Package     5,627 5,627 5,627  
Lighting Package     916 916 916  
Heated front seats     698 698    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670 670  
Options (change) 3,730 3,730 10,285 10,285 9,535 0
Options (change) 3,420 3,420 9,566 9,566 8,868 0
Destination 885 885 875 875 875 875
Total Price $39,920 $43,470 $57,650 $66,950 $68,000 $93,465
Total Invoice $37,161 $40,417 $53,677 $62,326 $63,302 $86,984

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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: $13,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,927
Model Year201120112011201120112011
ModelTLTLM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimBaseSH-AWDML350ML450 HybridML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6305hp V6268hp V6275hp V6 H382hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionT5T5T7B8T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 10440, 10440, 12440, 12440, 12440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17245/45-18255/50-19235/65-17255/50-19295/40-20
Total Price$39,920$43,470$57,650$66,950$68,000$93,465
Adjustments for Features0-2,200-3,855-6,355-5,905-9,180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,920$41,270$53,795$60,595$62,095$84,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,350$0$6,800$8,300$30,490
Total Invoice$37,161$40,417$53,677$62,326$63,302$86,984
Adjustments for Features0-2,045-3,589-5,916-5,497-8,543
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,161$38,372$50,088$56,410$57,805$78,441
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,211$0$6,322$7,717$28,353

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

Model Year201120112011201120112011
ModelTLTLM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimBaseSH-AWDML350ML450 HybridML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 $1200$1200
8-speed manually-shiftable 2-mode automatic   $2000  
FWD$0     
AWD $1700 $1700$1700$1700
RWD  $0   
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100$100
Power liftgate  $350$350$350$350
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system     $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0
Hill descent control  $250$250$250$250
Obstacle detection, front     $150
Obstacle detection, rear     $250
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300$300
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150$150
Tires, run-flat   $150  
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails    $250$250
Cargo area partition net  $40$40$40$40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75$75$75
Cargo net$40$40    
Console with shifter$150$150    
Console without shifter  $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25    
Rear seat pass-through$100$100    
Roof rails  $250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls     $250
Rear wiper  $175$175$175$175
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75    
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500    
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275$275
Rear bumper protector  $40$40$40$40
Rear spoiler$200$200    
Running boards    $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings     $75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325$325
CD player$125$125    
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0    
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
Traffic + travel information$25$25    
Traffic information  $25$25$25$25
USB port$25$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25    
Chronometer     $100
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats     $300
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250   $250
Metal pedals     $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     $0
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     $1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Total Value of Features$2,790$4,990$6,645$9,145$8,695$11,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,200$3,855$6,355$5,905$9,180
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,045-3,589-5,916-5,497-8,543

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

Model Year20112011
ModelTLM-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in114.7 in
Length195.3 in188.5 in
Width74.0 in75.2 in
Height57.2 in70.1 in
Curb Weight3,709 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in59.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in59.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft329.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.172.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
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
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested161574%
Total Not Requested57526%

Option Package Details
Acura TL SH-AWD

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
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
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested161574%
Total Not Requested57526%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
HD radio50No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Media drive, large15Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
iPod integration100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
SD Card slot25No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested211562%
Total Not Requested130038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML450 Hybrid

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
HD radio50No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Media drive, large15Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
iPod integration100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
SD Card slot25No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested211562%
Total Not Requested130038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
HD radio50No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Media drive, large15Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
iPod integration100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
SD Card slot25No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested211562%
Total Not Requested130038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

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