Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) 2012 Acura RL Acura RL 2012

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) vs. Acura RL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) vs. Acura RL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $57,045

Acura RL   
Difference: $5,500

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,187

Acura RL   
Difference: $6,041

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)RL
TrimE350E550Base
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,800 $56,590 $48,200
Base Invoice $46,314 $52,629 $44,098
Premium 2 Package 2,450 2,450  
Premium 1 Package 4,000 4,000  
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,950  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 780 780  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970  
Advance Package     7,950
Premium 2 Package 2,279 2,279  
Premium 1 Package 3,720 3,720  
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,744  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 725 725  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902  
Advance Package     7,194
Options (change) 11,870 11,870 7,950
Options (change) 11,039 11,039 7,194
Destination 875 875 895
Total Price $62,545 $69,335 $57,045
Total Invoice $58,228 $64,543 $52,187

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,654
Model Year201220122012
ModelE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)RL
TrimE350E550Base
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6402hp V8300hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/40-18245/45-18
Total Price$62,545$69,335$57,045
Adjustments for Features-1,490-1,8900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,055$67,445$57,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,390$0
Total Invoice$58,228$64,543$52,187
Adjustments for Features-1,387-1,7590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,841$62,784$52,187
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,943$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) vs. Acura RL

Model Year201220122012
ModelE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)RL
TrimE350E550Base
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250 
Sunshades, second row  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100$100 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure prevention$150$150 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Second-row low console$100$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Headlight washers$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$7,155$7,555$5,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,490$1,890$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,387-1,7590

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) vs. Acura RL

Model Year20122012
ModelE-Class (2-door)RL
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in110.2 in
Length185.0 in195.8 in
Width70.3 in72.7 in
Height55.0 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,620 lb.4,100 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom35.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room48.9 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E350

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested120080%
Total Not Requested30020%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested190082%
Total Not Requested41518%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40022%
Total Not Requested140078%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested120080%
Total Not Requested30020%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested190082%
Total Not Requested41518%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40022%
Total Not Requested140078%

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested277598%
Total Not Requested502%

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