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Acura TLX vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura TLX vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,520

Acura TLX 3.5   
Difference: $18,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,829

Acura TLX 3.5   
Difference: $17,288

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520122012
ModelTLXE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
Trim3.5E350E550
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $35,320 $49,800 $56,590
Base Invoice $33,171 $46,314 $52,629
Advance Package 7,280    
Premium 2 Package   2,450 2,450
Premium 1 Package   4,000 4,000
Driver Assistance Package   2,950 2,950
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Telematics service, such as OnStar   660 660
Advance Package 6,738    
Premium 2 Package   2,279 2,279
Premium 1 Package   3,720 3,720
Driver Assistance Package   2,744 2,744
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669
Telematics service, such as OnStar   614 614
Options (change) 7,280 11,750 11,750
Options (change) 6,738 10,928 10,928
Destination 920 875 875
Total Price $43,520 $62,425 $69,215
Total Invoice $40,829 $58,117 $64,432

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TLX 3.5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,204
Model Year201520122012
ModelTLXE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
Trim3.5E350E550
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine290hp V6302hp V6402hp V8
TransmissionT9T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)490, 10610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18235/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$43,520$62,425$69,215
Adjustments for Features0-90-490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,520$62,335$68,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,390
Total Invoice$40,829$58,117$64,432
Adjustments for Features0-84-456
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,829$58,033$63,976
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,943

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Model Year201520122012
ModelTLXE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
Trim3.5E350E550
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Parking guidance system - passive $250$250
Remote start$150  
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100$100
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Lane departure prevention $150$150
Lane keeping assist$400  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rollover sensor$50  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Second-row low console $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Residual heat $50$50
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
iPod integration $100$100
SD Card slot $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers $50$50
LED headlights$1000  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Upgraded floor mats$0  
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Rear wheel steering$1500  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$7,325$7,415$7,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$90$490
Value of Feature Adjustments0-84-456

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Model Year20152012
ModelTLXE-Class (2-door)
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase109.3 in108.7 in
Length190.3 in185.0 in
Width73.0 in70.3 in
Height57.0 in55.0 in
Curb Weight3,484 lb.3,620 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in35.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in48.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume13.2 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TLX 3.5

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Fog lights125No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote start150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15Yes
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested449075%
Total Not Requested150025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested105070%
Total Not Requested45030%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested174075%
Total Not Requested57525%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165092%
Total Not Requested1508%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested105070%
Total Not Requested45030%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested174075%
Total Not Requested57525%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165092%
Total Not Requested1508%

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