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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: $42,530

Acura TL   
Difference: $53,335

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,910

Acura TL   
Difference: $49,306

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelTLTLM-Class
TrimBaseSH-AWDML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $35,705 $39,255 $94,990
Base Invoice $33,527 $36,812 $88,341
Advance Package 5,930 5,930  
Advance Package 5,488 5,488  
Options (change) 5,930 5,930 0
Options (change) 5,488 5,488 0
Destination 895 895 875
Total Price $42,530 $46,080 $95,865
Total Invoice $39,910 $43,195 $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: $42,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,250
Model Year201220122012
ModelTLTLM-Class
TrimBaseSH-AWDML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6305hp V6518hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 10440, 10830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19265/45-20
Total Price$42,530$46,080$95,865
Adjustments for Features0-2,200-10,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,530$43,880$85,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,350$0
Total Invoice$39,910$43,195$89,216
Adjustments for Features0-2,062-10,056
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,910$41,133$79,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,223$0

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

Model Year201220122012
ModelTLTLM-Class
TrimBaseSH-AWDML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Power liftgate  $350
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
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 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear bumper protector  $40
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
SD Card slot  $25
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $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
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
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 
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
Total Value of Features$2,490$4,690$13,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,200$10,805
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,062-10,056

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

Model Year20122012
ModelTLM-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in114.8 in
Length194.0 in189.1 in
Width74.0 in75.2 in
Height57.2 in70.7 in
Curb Weight3,727 lb.4,752 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in38.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft336.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.171.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
245/45VR18 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
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 Requested231575%
Total Not Requested77525%

Option Package Details
Acura TL SH-AWD

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
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 Requested231575%
Total Not Requested77525%

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