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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: $31,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,316

Acura TL   
Difference: $29,375

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520092009
ModelCLSCLSCLSTLTL
TrimCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG SBaseSH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $65,990 $73,200 $106,550 $34,955 $38,505
Base Invoice $61,371 $68,076 $99,092 $32,136 $35,391
Premium 1 Package 3,250        
Rear spoiler 400 400      
Technology Package       3,730 3,730
Premium 1 Package 3,023        
Rear spoiler 372 372      
Technology Package       3,420 3,420
Options (change) 3,650 400 0 3,730 3,730
Options (change) 3,395 372 0 3,420 3,420
Destination 925 925 925 760 760
Total Price $70,565 $74,525 $107,475 $39,445 $42,995
Total Invoice $65,691 $69,373 $100,017 $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: $25,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,595
Model Year20152015201520092009
ModelCLSCLSCLSTLTL
TrimCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG SBaseSH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8280hp V6305hp V6
TransmissionT7T9T7T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14610, 14440, 10440, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19245/50-17245/45-18
Total Price$70,565$74,525$107,475$39,445$42,995
Adjustments for Features-5,135-5,875-10,3500-2,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,430$68,650$97,125$39,445$40,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,220$31,695$0$1,350
Total Invoice$65,691$69,373$100,017$36,316$39,571
Adjustments for Features-4,780-5,469-9,6320-2,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,911$63,904$90,385$36,316$37,546
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,993$29,474$0$1,230

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Acura TL

Model Year20152015201520092009
ModelCLSCLSCLSTLTL
TrimCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG SBaseSH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 $1200  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000$1000
RWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700 $1700
FWD   $0 
Accessories 
Power trunk closer$350    
Proximity key$250  $250$250
Remote app$25$25$25  
Semi-automated parking system  $500  
Sunshade, rear, power  $225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front  $150  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300  
Rearview camera$200  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Cargo net   $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Second-row low console$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500
Limited-slip rear differential  $300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150  
Raised top speed limiter  $0  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player   $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet $150$150  
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0  
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200  
Analog clock$25$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights   $25$25
Chronometer  $100  
Cornering lights  $50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Fog lights   $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150  
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000  
Power-folding mirrors$50    
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300    
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100$100
Folding second row seats  $300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Memory system, passenger seat$150$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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650  
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000  
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000   
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  
Total Value of Features$8,815$9,555$14,030$3,680$5,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,135$5,875$10,350$0$2,200
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,780-5,469-9,6320-2,025

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Acura TL

Model Year20152009
ModelCLSTL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in109.3 in
Length194.5 in195.3 in
Width74.1 in74.0 in
Height55.8 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,035 lb.3,709 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 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 Room56.5 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90046%
Total Not Requested105054%

Option Package Details
Acura TL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested184084%
Total Not Requested35016%

Option Package Details
Acura TL SH-AWD

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested184084%
Total Not Requested35016%

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