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

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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Acura TL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,730

Acura TL   
Difference: $33,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,095

Acura TL   
Difference: $30,579

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820132013
ModelCLSCLSTLTL
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGBaseSH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $67,950 $93,550 $35,905 $39,455
Base Invoice $63,194 $87,002 $33,712 $36,998
Premium Package 2 4,770 4,035    
iPod integration 425 425    
Voice control for nav and audio 510 510    
Advance Package     5,930 5,930
Premium Package 2 4,436 3,753    
iPod integration 395 395    
Voice control for nav and audio 474 474    
Advance Package     5,488 5,488
Options (change) 5,705 4,970 5,930 5,930
Options (change) 5,305 4,622 5,488 5,488
Destination 875 875 895 895
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 0 0
Total Price $75,830 $101,995 $42,730 $46,280
Total Invoice $70,674 $95,099 $40,095 $43,381

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,096
Model Year2008200820132013
ModelCLSCLSTLTL
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGBaseSH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8507hp V8280hp V6305hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 13480, 13440, 10440, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$75,830$101,995$42,730$46,280
Adjustments for Features-4,810-6,5100-2,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,020$95,485$42,730$44,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$24,465$0$1,350
Total Invoice$70,674$95,099$40,095$43,381
Adjustments for Features-4,483-6,0700-2,062
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,191$89,029$40,095$41,319
Cost Above Minimum$0$22,838$0$1,224

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Acura TL

Model Year2008200820132013
ModelCLSCLSTLTL
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGBaseSH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Power trunk closer$350$350  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo net  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Second-row low console$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Residual heat$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive  $15$15
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
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  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Massage, driver seat $100  
Massage, passenger seat $100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Metal pedals $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50  
Synthetic suede headliner $650  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000  
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$7,715$9,415$2,905$5,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,810$6,510$0$2,200
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,483-6,0700-2,062

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Acura TL

Model Year20082013
ModelCLSTL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in109.3 in
Length193.0 in194.0 in
Width73.7 in74.0 in
Height54.7 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,993 lb.3,727 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power decklid350No
Total Requested175069%
Total Not Requested77531%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power decklid350No
Total Requested175069%
Total Not Requested77531%

Option Package Details
Acura TL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear spoiler200No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
245/45VR18 tires400No
Total Requested145051%
Total Not Requested139049%

Option Package Details
Acura TL SH-AWD

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
245/40VR19 tires400No
Rear spoiler200No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested145051%
Total Not Requested139049%

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