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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: $39,445

Acura TL   
Difference: $33,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,316

Acura TL   
Difference: $31,610

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092009
ModelCLSCLSTLTL
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGBaseSH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $70,700 $96,300 $34,955 $38,505
Base Invoice $65,751 $89,559 $32,136 $35,391
Technology Package     3,730 3,730
Technology Package     3,420 3,420
Options (change) 0 0 3,730 3,730
Options (change) 0 0 3,420 3,420
Destination 875 875 760 760
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 0 0
Total Price $72,875 $99,775 $39,445 $42,995
Total Invoice $67,926 $93,034 $36,316 $39,571

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,394
Model Year2009200920092009
ModelCLSCLSTLTL
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGBaseSH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8507hp V8280hp V6305hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 12480, 12440, 10440, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19245/50-17245/45-18
Total Price$72,875$99,775$39,445$42,995
Adjustments for Features-3,450-5,1500-2,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,425$94,625$39,445$40,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$25,200$0$1,350
Total Invoice$67,926$93,034$36,316$39,571
Adjustments for Features-3,216-4,8020-2,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,710$88,232$36,316$37,546
Cost Above Minimum$0$23,522$0$1,230

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Acura TL

Model Year2009200920092009
ModelCLSCLSTLTL
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGBaseSH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
SD Card slot$25$25  
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  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
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  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,865$8,565$3,415$5,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,450$5,150$0$2,200
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,216-4,8020-2,025

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Acura TL

Model Year20092009
ModelCLSTL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in109.3 in
Length193.0 in195.3 in
Width73.7 in74.0 in
Height54.7 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,021 lb.3,709 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in58.1 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 Volume15.9 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested116553%
Total Not Requested102547%

Option Package Details
Acura TL SH-AWD

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested116553%
Total Not Requested102547%

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