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

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Acura RL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $57,045

Acura RL   
Difference: $3,990

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,187

Acura RL   
Difference: $4,648

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182012
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassRL
TrimE300E400AMG E43AMG E63 SBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,950 $58,900 $71,600 $104,400 $48,200
Base Invoice $49,244 $54,777 $66,588 $97,092 $44,098
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720  
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620 1,620    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 450 450      
Premium 1 Package 3,700 3,700      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 600 600      
Upgraded leather upholstery     1,370    
Wood trim     0 0  
Advance Package         7,950
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670  
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507 1,507    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 419 419      
Premium 1 Package 3,442 3,442      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 558 558      
Upgraded leather upholstery     1,274    
Wood trim     0 0  
Advance Package         7,194
Options (change) 7,090 7,090 3,710 720 7,950
Options (change) 6,596 6,596 3,451 670 7,194
Destination 995 995 995 995 895
Total Price $61,035 $66,985 $76,305 $106,115 $57,045
Total Invoice $56,835 $62,368 $71,034 $98,757 $52,187

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,307
Model Year20182018201820182012
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassRL
TrimE300E400AMG E43AMG E63 SBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4329hp V6396hp V6603hp V8300hp V6
TransmissionT9T9T9T9T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)x-245/45-18245/40-19265/35-20245/45-18
Total Price$61,035$66,985$76,305$106,115$57,045
Adjustments for Features-1,440-3,140-5,315-6,0150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,595$63,845$70,990$100,100$57,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,250$11,395$40,505$0
Total Invoice$56,835$62,368$71,034$98,757$52,187
Adjustments for Features-1,341-2,924-4,948-5,5980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,494$59,444$66,086$93,159$52,187
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,950$10,592$37,665$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Acura RL

Model Year20182018201820182012
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassRL
TrimE300E400AMG E43AMG E63 SBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400$1400$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction    $0
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100 
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500$500 
Sunshade, rear, power    $225
Sunshades, second row    $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100 
Drift mode   $0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100 
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication$0$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net    $40
Console with shifter    $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Raised top speed limiter   $0 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0 
Bodyside moldings    $75
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0 
Rear spoiler  $200$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100 
Aux input    $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash    $325
DVD-Audio-compatible player    $0
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0 
Near-field communications (NFC)$25$25$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Boost gauge  $75$75 
Chronometer  $100$100 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights    $125
Interior ambient lighting    $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750 
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100   
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200 
Leather door panel trim    $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals  $75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats    $50
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Total Value of Features$8,380$10,080$12,255$12,955$6,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,440$3,140$5,315$6,015$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,341-2,924-4,948-5,5980

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Acura RL

Model Year20182012
ModelE-ClassRL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.7 in110.2 in
Length193.8 in195.8 in
Width73.7 in72.7 in
Height57.8 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,035 lb.4,100 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power trunk closer350No
Near-field communications (NFC)25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115038%
Total Not Requested185062%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power trunk closer350No
Near-field communications (NFC)25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115038%
Total Not Requested185062%

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested222579%
Total Not Requested60021%

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