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Acura TLX vs. Mercedes-Benz S-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 S-Class Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $43,520 Acura TLX 3.5 | |||||||
| Difference: $53,105 | |||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $40,829 Acura TLX 3.5 | |||||||
| Difference: $49,164 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2015 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | TLX | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class |
| Trim | 3.5 | S400 Hybrid | S350 BlueTEC | S550 | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Base Price | $35,320 | $91,850 | $92,550 | $94,500 | $139,300 | $159,500 | $210,900 |
| Base Invoice | $33,171 | $85,421 | $86,072 | $87,885 | $129,549 | $148,335 | $196,137 |
| Advance Package | 7,280 | ||||||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,900 | 2,950 | 2,950 | 2,950 | |||
| Advance Package | 6,738 | ||||||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,697 | 2,744 | 2,744 | 2,744 | |||
| Options (change) | 7,280 | 2,900 | 2,950 | 2,950 | 2,950 | 0 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 6,738 | 2,697 | 2,744 | 2,744 | 2,744 | 0 | 0 |
| Destination | 920 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 2,600 | 2,100 |
| Total Price | $43,520 | $96,625 | $97,375 | $99,325 | $144,125 | $162,975 | $213,875 |
| Total Invoice | $40,829 | $89,993 | $90,691 | $92,504 | $134,168 | $151,810 | $199,112 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TLX 3.5 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $50,540 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,775 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2015 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | TLX | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class |
| Trim | 3.5 | S400 Hybrid | S350 BlueTEC | S550 | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Engine | 290hp V6 | 275hp V6 H | 240hp V6 D | 429hp V8 | 536hp V8 | 510hp V12 | 621hp V12 |
| Transmission | T9 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T5 | T5 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | AWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 490, 10 | 600, 14 | 600, 14 | 600, 14 | 600, 14 | 1200, 15 | 1200, 15 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/50-18 | 255/45-18 | 255/45-18 | 255/45-18 | 255/35-20 | 255/45-19 | 255/35-20 |
| Total Price | $43,520 | $96,625 | $97,375 | $99,325 | $144,125 | $162,975 | $213,875 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,615 | -3,315 | -1,565 | -7,415 | -12,965 | -12,965 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $43,520 | $95,010 | $94,060 | $97,760 | $136,710 | $150,010 | $200,910 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $950 | $0 | $3,700 | $42,650 | $55,950 | $106,850 |
| Total Invoice | $40,829 | $89,993 | $90,691 | $92,504 | $134,168 | $151,810 | $199,112 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,504 | -3,087 | -1,458 | -6,903 | -12,077 | -12,070 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $40,829 | $88,489 | $87,604 | $91,046 | $127,265 | $139,733 | $187,042 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $885 | $0 | $3,442 | $39,661 | $52,129 | $99,438 |
Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| Model Year | 2015 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | TLX | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class |
| Trim | 3.5 | S400 Hybrid | S350 BlueTEC | S550 | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||||
| 9-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1400 | ||||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | $1000 | |||||
| FWD | $0 | ||||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | ||||||
| Accessories | |||||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Active noise reduction | $0 | ||||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | ||||||
| Parking guidance system - passive | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Power door closers | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Remote start | $150 | ||||||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Sunshades, second row, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | ||||||
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | ||||||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | ||||||
| Lane departure prevention | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Lane keeping assist | $400 | ||||||
| Night vision | $1750 | $1750 | |||||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | ||||||
| Pedestrian detection, night | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | |
| Console with shifter | $150 | ||||||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Climate Control | |||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | |||||
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | |||||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Engine / Motor | |||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Exterior | |||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | |||||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||
| Infotainment | |||||||
| App support | $0 | ||||||
| Aux input | $50 | ||||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | ||||||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | ||||||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | $1200 | $1200 | |||||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Media drive | $15 | ||||||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | ||||||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | ||||||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | ||||||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| USB port | $25 | ||||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | ||||||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Digital instruments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| LED headlights | $1000 | ||||||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated second row seats | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | ||||||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Massage, second row seats | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Memory system, second row seats | $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 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats | $225 | $225 | |||||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats | $75 | $75 | |||||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power recliner, second row seats | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Power seat belt height adjusters, front row | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, second row seats | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, second row seats | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | $650 | $650 | ||||
| Upgraded floor mats | $0 | ||||||
| Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | |||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | ||||||
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | $4000 | $4000 | ||||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | ||||||
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | ||||||
| Rear wheel steering | $1500 | ||||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Transmission | |||||||
| Launch control | $100 | ||||||
| Total Value of Features | $8,915 | $10,530 | $12,230 | $10,480 | $16,330 | $21,880 | $21,880 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,615 | $3,315 | $1,565 | $7,415 | $12,965 | $12,965 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -1,504 | -3,087 | -1,458 | -6,903 | -12,077 | -12,070 |
Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| Model Year | 2015 | 2012 |
| Model | TLX | S-Class |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 124.6 in |
| Length | 190.3 in | 206.5 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 73.7 in |
| Height | 57.0 in | 58.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,484 lb. | 4,631 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal. | 23.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.2 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.5 in | 59.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.3 in | 59.9 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.6 in | 41.9 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.7 in | 38.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.4 in | 58.7 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.9 in | 59.4 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 34.5 in | 42.3 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13.2 ft3 | 16.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Acura TLX 3.5
| Advance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Fog lights | 125 | Yes |
| 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 |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Upgraded floor mats | 0 | 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 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 4600 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 1390 | 23% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S400 Hybrid
| 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% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S350 BlueTEC
| 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% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550
| 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% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG
| 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% |
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