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Acura TSX vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura TSX vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,405

Acura TSX   
Difference: $22,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,241

Acura TSX   
Difference: $20,566

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201220122012
ModelTSXM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimBaseML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,860 $48,990 $57,590 $94,990
Base Invoice $29,968 $45,561 $53,559 $88,341
Technology Package 3,650      
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  
Technology Package 3,378      
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) 3,650 9,000 9,000 0
Options (change) 3,378 8,371 8,371 0
Destination 895 875 875 875
Total Price $36,405 $58,865 $67,465 $95,865
Total Invoice $34,241 $54,807 $62,805 $89,216

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TSX vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TSX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,357
Model Year2013201220122012
ModelTSXM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimBaseML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4302hp V6402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT5T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)460, 10830, 14830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17255/50-19255/50-19265/45-20
Total Price$36,405$58,865$67,465$95,865
Adjustments for Features0-5,595-5,945-11,370
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,405$53,270$61,520$84,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,250$31,225
Total Invoice$34,241$54,807$62,805$89,216
Adjustments for Features0-5,209-5,534-10,581
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,241$49,598$57,271$78,635
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,673$29,037

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Features Comparison: Acura TSX vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Model Year2013201220122012
ModelTSXM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimBaseML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Proximity key $250$250$250
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250$250$250
Cargo area partition net $40$40$40
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Roof rails$250   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
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
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Chronometer   $100
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates$100   
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim$250  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
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 height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
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 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$2,675$8,270$8,620$14,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,595$5,945$11,370
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,209-5,534-10,581

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TSX vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Model Year20132012
ModelTSXM-Class
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.4 in114.8 in
Length189.2 in189.1 in
Width72.4 in75.2 in
Height57.9 in70.7 in
Curb Weight3,586 lb.4,752 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in38.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.5 ft336.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft371.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TSX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350Yes
ELS, 460W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested151580%
Total Not Requested37520%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested199064%
Total Not Requested112536%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested199064%
Total Not Requested112536%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

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