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Acura TLX vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Acura TLX vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $43,520 Acura TLX 3.5 | ||||
| Difference: $19,265 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $40,829 Acura TLX 3.5 | ||||
| Difference: $17,624 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2015 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | TLX | M-Class | M-Class | M-Class |
| Trim | 3.5 | ML350 | ML550 | ML63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $35,320 | $48,990 | $57,590 | $94,990 |
| Base Invoice | $33,171 | $45,561 | $53,559 | $88,341 |
| Advance Package | 7,280 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 970 | 970 | ||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,950 | 2,950 | 2,100 | |
| Premium 2 Package | 5,370 | 5,370 | ||
| Lighting Package | 1,290 | 1,290 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,620 | 1,620 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | ||
| Advance Package | 6,738 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 902 | 902 | ||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,744 | 2,744 | 1,953 | |
| Premium 2 Package | 4,994 | 4,994 | ||
| Lighting Package | 1,200 | 1,200 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,507 | 1,507 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | 670 | ||
| Options (change) | 7,280 | 12,920 | 12,920 | 2,100 |
| Options (change) | 6,738 | 12,017 | 12,017 | 1,953 |
| Destination | 920 | 875 | 875 | 875 |
| Total Price | $43,520 | $62,785 | $71,385 | $97,965 |
| Total Invoice | $40,829 | $58,453 | $66,451 | $91,169 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TLX 3.5 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,945 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,464 | ||||
| Model Year | 2015 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | TLX | M-Class | M-Class | M-Class |
| Trim | 3.5 | ML350 | ML550 | ML63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 290hp V6 | 302hp V6 | 402hp V8 | 518hp V8 |
| Transmission | T9 | T7 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 490, 10 | 830, 14 | 830, 14 | 830, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/50-18 | 255/50-19 | 255/50-19 | 265/45-20 |
| Total Price | $43,520 | $62,785 | $71,385 | $97,965 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,320 | -2,670 | -6,795 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $43,520 | $60,465 | $68,715 | $91,170 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $8,250 | $30,705 |
| Total Invoice | $40,829 | $58,453 | $66,451 | $91,169 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,160 | -2,485 | -6,324 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $40,829 | $56,293 | $63,966 | $84,845 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $7,673 | $28,552 |
Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class
| Model Year | 2015 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | TLX | M-Class | M-Class | M-Class |
| Trim | 3.5 | ML350 | ML550 | ML63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 9-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1400 | |||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| FWD | $0 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | |
| Accessories | ||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Active noise reduction | $0 | |||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Remote start | $150 | |||
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| 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 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Lane departure prevention | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Lane keeping assist | $400 | |||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | |||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | |||
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Aluminum roof rails | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Cargo area partition net | $40 | $40 | $40 | |
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Console with shifter | $150 | |||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | |||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | |||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Exterior | ||||
| Body kit | $0 | |||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | $275 | |
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | $40 | $40 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Running boards | $350 | |||
| Infotainment | ||||
| App support | $0 | |||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | |||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | $0 | |||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| 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 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| 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 | |||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | |||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | |||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | |||
| Metal pedals | $75 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $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 | |||
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | |||
| Upgraded floor mats | $0 | |||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | |||
| Wood trim | $300 | |||
| Wood trim, alternative type | $300 | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Active stabilizer bars | $500 | |||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | |||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | |||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | ||
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | |||
| Rear wheel steering | $1500 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $7,100 | $9,420 | $9,770 | $13,895 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $2,320 | $2,670 | $6,795 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -2,160 | -2,485 | -6,324 |
Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class
| Model Year | 2015 | 2012 |
| Model | TLX | M-Class |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 114.8 in |
| Length | 190.3 in | 189.1 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 75.2 in |
| Height | 57.0 in | 70.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,484 lb. | 4,752 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal. | 24.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.2 in | 38.9 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.5 in | 58.5 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.6 in | 40.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.7 in | 38.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.4 in | 58.4 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 34.5 in | 38.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.2 ft3 | 36.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.2 | 71.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Acura TLX 3.5
| Advance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Fog lights | 125 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Remote start | 150 | No |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Lane keeping assist system | 400 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Upgraded floor mats | 0 | No |
| ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 4490 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 1500 | 25% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 56% |
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Wood trim, alternative type | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1650 | 92% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 8% |
| Premium 2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Storage beneath cargo floor | 100 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 100 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| AC power outlet | 100 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2315 | 74% |
| Total Not Requested | 800 | 26% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 44% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 56% |
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Wood trim, alternative type | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1650 | 92% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 8% |
| Premium 2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Storage beneath cargo floor | 100 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 100 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| AC power outlet | 100 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2315 | 74% |
| Total Not Requested | 800 | 26% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 44% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1250 | 89% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 11% |
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