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

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

Lowest Total Price: $39,445

Acura TL   
Difference: $50,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,316

Acura TL   
Difference: $47,797

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200720072007
ModelTLTLS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimBaseSH-AWDS550S600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $34,955 $38,505 $85,750 $139,900 $181,500
Base Invoice $32,136 $35,391 $79,748 $130,107 $168,795
Technology Package 3,730 3,730      
iPod integration     425 425 425
Satellite radio     510    
Rearview camera     750    
Proximity key     1,100    
Technology Package 3,420 3,420      
iPod integration     395 395 395
Satellite radio     474    
Rearview camera     698    
Proximity key     1,023    
Options (change) 3,730 3,730 2,785 425 425
Options (change) 3,420 3,420 2,590 395 395
Destination 760 760 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000 3,000 2,600
Total Price $39,445 $42,995 $90,310 $144,100 $185,300
Total Invoice $36,316 $39,571 $84,113 $134,277 $172,565

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $46,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,396
Model Year20092009200720072007
ModelTLTLS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimBaseSH-AWDS550S600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine280hp V6305hp V6382hp V8510hp V12604hp V12
TransmissionT5T5T7T5T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 10440, 10600, 14600, 14600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17245/45-18255/45-18255/45-18255/35-20
Total Price$39,445$42,995$90,310$144,100$185,300
Adjustments for Features0-2,200-4,725-14,725-12,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,445$40,795$85,585$129,375$172,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,350$0$43,790$87,115
Total Invoice$36,316$39,571$84,113$134,277$172,565
Adjustments for Features0-2,025-4,401-13,721-11,734
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,316$37,546$79,712$120,556$160,831
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,230$0$40,844$81,119

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

Model Year20092009200720072007
ModelTLTLS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimBaseSH-AWDS550S600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 $1000$1000
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200  
FWD$0    
AWD $1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850 
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150
Heated steering wheel   $100 
Power door closers  $300$300$300
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down  $50  
Power trunk closer   $350$350
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225$225
Sunshades, second row, power   $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0 $0
Forward collision warning   $200 
Night vision   $1750$1750
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0 
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Console with shifter$150$150   
Console without shifter  $150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500   
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  $25
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof   $1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200   
Sunroof$900$900$900 $900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100   
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Media drive$15$15   
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Chronometer    $100
Compass$0$0   
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Digital instruments  $0$0$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100$100$100
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100   
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger   $300$300
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats   $200 
Heated second row seats   $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Massage, driver seat   $100$100
Massage, passenger seat   $100$100
Massage, second row seats   $150 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Memory system, second row seats   $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats   $225 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats   $75$75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Power recliner, second row seats   $150$150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25$25$25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats   $150$150
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats   $150$150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather  $200  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000  
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$3,640$5,840$8,365$18,365$16,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,200$4,725$14,725$12,600
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,025-4,401-13,721-11,734

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

Model Year20092007
ModelTLS-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase109.3 in124.6 in
Length195.3 in205.0 in
Width74.0 in73.7 in
Height57.2 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,709 lb.4,466 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft316.3 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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