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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: $50,615

Acura RL   
Difference: $7,610

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,520

Acura RL   
Difference: $8,696

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172008
ModelE-ClassE-ClassRL
TrimE300AMG E43Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,150 $72,400 $46,280
Base Invoice $48,500 $67,332 $41,560
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
Leather seating surfaces 1,620    
Heated front seats 750    
Satellite radio 460    
Rearview camera 300    
Wood trim, alternative type 1,300 1,300  
Technology Package     3,620
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670  
Leather seating surfaces 1,507    
Heated front seats 698    
Satellite radio 428    
Rearview camera 279    
Wood trim, alternative type 1,209 1,209  
Technology Package     3,245
Options (change) 5,150 2,020 3,620
Options (change) 4,791 1,879 3,245
Destination 925 925 715
Total Price $58,225 $75,345 $50,615
Total Invoice $54,216 $70,136 $45,520

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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: $7,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,216
Model Year201720172008
ModelE-ClassE-ClassRL
TrimE300AMG E43Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4396hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT9T9T5
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8590, 13260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)x-245/40-19245/50-17
Total Price$58,225$75,345$50,615
Adjustments for Features-515-7,5900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,710$67,755$50,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,045$0
Total Invoice$54,216$70,136$45,520
Adjustments for Features-480-7,0650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,736$63,071$45,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,335$0

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

Model Year201720172008
ModelE-ClassE-ClassRL
TrimE300AMG E43Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 
Power trunk closer $350 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75 
Semi-automated parking system $500 
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Sunshades, second row  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
Near-field communications (NFC) $25 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Wireless charging station $75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Boost gauge $75 
Chronometer $100 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals $75 
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 height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Upholstered instrument panel $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$6,980$14,055$6,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$515$7,590$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-480-7,0650

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

Model Year20172008
ModelE-ClassRL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.7 in110.2 in
Length193.8 in193.6 in
Width73.7 in72.2 in
Height57.8 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,793 lb.4,013 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 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Wood trim, alternative type300Yes
Total Requested122589%
Total Not Requested15011%

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