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Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Acura TL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Acura TL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,895

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $1,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,097

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $1,813

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420122012
ModelCLACLATLTL
TrimCLA250CLA45 AMGBaseSH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,900 $47,450 $35,705 $39,255
Base Invoice $27,807 $44,129 $33,527 $36,812
Multimedia Package 2,370 2,370    
Premium 1 Package 2,300 2,300    
Interior Package 1,500 1,500    
Sunroof, large 1,480 1,480    
Blind spot warning system 550 550    
Rear spoiler 300 300    
Xenon HID headlights 850      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720    
Advance Package     5,930 5,930
Multimedia Package 2,204 2,204    
Premium 1 Package 2,139 2,139    
Interior Package 1,395 1,395    
Sunroof, large 1,376 1,376    
Blind spot warning system 512 512    
Rear spoiler 279 279    
Xenon HID headlights 791      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669    
Advance Package     5,488 5,488
Options (change) 10,070 9,220 5,930 5,930
Options (change) 9,365 8,574 5,488 5,488
Destination 925 925 895 895
Total Price $40,895 $57,595 $42,530 $46,080
Total Invoice $38,097 $53,628 $39,910 $43,195

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Acura TL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,522
Model Year2014201420122012
ModelCLACLATLTL
TrimCLA250CLA45 AMGBaseSH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine208hp I4355hp I4280hp V6305hp V6
TransmissionS7S7T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12440, 10440, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/40-18245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$40,895$57,595$42,530$46,080
Adjustments for Features-1,835-4,4600-2,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,060$53,135$42,530$43,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,075$0$1,350
Total Invoice$38,097$53,628$39,910$43,195
Adjustments for Features-1,709-4,1530-2,062
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,388$49,475$39,910$41,133
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,087$0$1,223

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Acura TL

Model Year2014201420122012
ModelCLACLATLTL
TrimCLA250CLA45 AMGBaseSH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0 $0 
AWD $1700 $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app$25$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust $250  
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Front splitter spoiler $200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Chronometer $100  
Compass  $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Metal pedals $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Total Value of Features$5,750$8,375$3,915$6,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,835$4,460$0$2,200
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,709-4,1530-2,062

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Acura TL

Model Year20142012
ModelCLATL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in109.3 in
Length182.3 in194.0 in
Width70.0 in74.0 in
Height56.6 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,263 lb.3,727 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom35.6 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom27.1 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested94084%
Total Not Requested17516%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested132576%
Total Not Requested42524%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Total Requested91570%
Total Not Requested40030%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested94084%
Total Not Requested17516%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested132576%
Total Not Requested42524%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Total Requested91570%
Total Not Requested40030%

Option Package Details
Acura TL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
245/45VR18 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested179058%
Total Not Requested130042%

Option Package Details
Acura TL SH-AWD

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested179058%
Total Not Requested130042%

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