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

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Acura TLX vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,520

Acura TLX 3.5   
Difference: $21,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,829

Acura TLX 3.5   
Difference: $19,651

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201220122012
ModelTLXE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
Trim3.5E350E550E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,320 $50,490 $59,790 $88,900
Base Invoice $33,171 $46,956 $55,605 $82,677
Advance Package 7,280      
Premium 2 Package   2,450 2,450 2,450
Premium 1 Package   4,000 4,450 2,550
Driver Assistance Package   2,950 2,950 2,950
Rear Seat Package   440 440  
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970 970
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720  
Leather seating surfaces   1,620    
Cooled or ventilated front seats   450    
Advance Package 6,738      
Premium 2 Package   2,279 2,279 2,279
Premium 1 Package   3,720 4,139 2,372
Driver Assistance Package   2,744 2,744 2,744
Rear Seat Package   409 409  
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902 902
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669  
Leather seating surfaces   1,507    
Cooled or ventilated front seats   419    
Options (change) 7,280 13,600 11,980 8,920
Options (change) 6,738 12,649 11,142 8,297
Destination 920 875 875 875
Total Price $43,520 $64,965 $72,645 $98,695
Total Invoice $40,829 $60,480 $67,622 $91,849

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TLX 3.5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,521
Model Year2015201220122012
ModelTLXE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
Trim3.5E350E550E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6302hp V6402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT9T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)490, 10610, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18245/45-17245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$43,520$64,965$72,645$98,695
Adjustments for Features0-140-1,840-2,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,520$64,825$70,805$96,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,980$31,755
Total Invoice$40,829$60,480$67,622$91,849
Adjustments for Features0-130-1,713-1,968
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,829$60,350$65,909$89,881
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,559$29,531

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Model Year2015201220122012
ModelTLXE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
Trim3.5E350E550E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0 $0
AWD  $1700 
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0   
Parking guidance system - passive $250$250$250
Power trunk closer $350$350$350
Remote start$150   
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200   
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Lane departure prevention $150$150$150
Lane keeping assist$400   
Pedestrian detection$50   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100   
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150  $150
Console without shifter $150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Residual heat $50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bodyside moldings $75$75 
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
App support$0   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
iPod integration $100$100$100
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
USB port$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Chronometer   $100
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers $50$50$50
LED headlights$1000   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Massage, driver seat   $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50
Upgraded floor mats$0   
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100 
Alloy wheels $350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  $200
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Rear wheel steering$1500   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Total Value of Features$6,475$6,615$8,315$8,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$140$1,840$2,115
Value of Feature Adjustments0-130-1,713-1,968

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Model Year20152012
ModelTLXE-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in113.1 in
Length190.3 in191.7 in
Width73.0 in73.0 in
Height57.0 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,484 lb.3,826 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in35.8 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
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
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
Lane keeping assist system400No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested449075%
Total Not Requested150025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75050%
Total Not Requested75050%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
HD radio50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
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%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75050%
Total Not Requested75050%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
HD radio50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested204078%
Total Not Requested57522%
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%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75052%
Total Not Requested70048%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200No
Massage, driver seat100No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested124081%
Total Not Requested30019%
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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