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

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

Lowest Total Price: $42,530

Acura TL   
Difference: $20,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,910

Acura TL   
Difference: $18,529

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelTLTLR-Class
TrimBaseSH-AWDR350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $35,705 $39,255 $52,690
Base Invoice $33,527 $36,812 $49,002
Advance Package 5,930 5,930  
Premium 2 Package     4,400
Panoramic sunroof     1,090
Heated front seats     750
Xenon HID headlights     985
Telematics service, such as OnStar     660
Blind spot warning system     600
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720
Advance Package 5,488 5,488  
Premium 2 Package     4,092
Panoramic sunroof     1,014
Heated front seats     698
Xenon HID headlights     916
Telematics service, such as OnStar     614
Blind spot warning system     558
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670
Options (change) 5,930 5,930 9,205
Options (change) 5,488 5,488 8,562
Destination 895 895 875
Total Price $42,530 $46,080 $62,770
Total Invoice $39,910 $43,195 $58,439

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,107
Model Year201220122012
ModelTLTLR-Class
TrimBaseSH-AWDR350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6305hp V6302hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 10440, 10440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19255/50-19
Total Price$42,530$46,080$62,770
Adjustments for Features0-2,200-4,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,530$43,880$58,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,350$0
Total Invoice$39,910$43,195$58,439
Adjustments for Features0-2,062-4,422
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,910$41,133$54,017
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,223$0

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

Model Year201220122012
ModelTLTLR-Class
TrimBaseSH-AWDR350
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
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
Rear side airbags  $300
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Cargo Management 
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 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector  $40
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
SD Card slot  $25
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Folding second row seats  $300
Folding third row seats  $600
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$5,040$7,240$9,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,200$4,750
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,062-4,422

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

Model Year20122012
ModelTLR-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in126.6 in
Length194.0 in203.1 in
Width74.0 in77.1 in
Height57.2 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,727 lb.4,961 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in60.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in39.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in40.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in36.2 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft315.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.142.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.185.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
245/45VR18 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
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
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested201565%
Total Not Requested107535%

Option Package Details
Acura TL SH-AWD

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
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
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested201565%
Total Not Requested107535%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Total Requested117552%
Total Not Requested107548%

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