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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: $49,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,161

Acura TL   
Difference: $46,479

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112008
ModelTLTLM-Class
TrimBaseSH-AWDML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $35,305 $38,855 $87,000
Base Invoice $32,856 $36,112 $80,910
Technology Package 3,730 3,730  
iPod integration     375
Voice control for nav and audio     510
Proximity key     1,110
Technology Package 3,420 3,420  
iPod integration     349
Voice control for nav and audio     474
Proximity key     1,032
Options (change) 3,730 3,730 1,995
Options (change) 3,420 3,420 1,855
Destination 885 885 875
Total Price $39,920 $43,470 $89,870
Total Invoice $37,161 $40,417 $83,640

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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: $41,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,578
Model Year201120112008
ModelTLTLM-Class
TrimBaseSH-AWDML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6305hp V6503hp V8
TransmissionT5T5T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 10440, 10440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17245/45-18295/40-20
Total Price$39,920$43,470$89,870
Adjustments for Features0-2,200-8,490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,920$41,270$81,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,350$0
Total Invoice$37,161$40,417$83,640
Adjustments for Features0-2,045-7,901
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,161$38,372$75,739
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,211$0

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

Model Year201120112008
ModelTLTLM-Class
TrimBaseSH-AWDML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control  $250
Rear side airbags  $300
Rollover sensor  $50
Trailer sway control  $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net  $40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net$40$40 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rails  $250
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 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Running boards  $350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
CD changer, remote  $200
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
iPod integration  $100
Media drive$15$15 
Rear seat audio controls  $25
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Chronometer  $100
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear  $100
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding second row seats  $300
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Metal pedals  $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 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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$2,330$4,530$10,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,200$8,490
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,045-7,901

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

Model Year20112008
ModelTLM-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in114.7 in
Length195.3 in188.5 in
Width74.0 in75.2 in
Height57.2 in71.5 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 in55.0 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 in0.0 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 player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested160073%
Total Not Requested59027%

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 player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested160073%
Total Not Requested59027%

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