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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: $56,035

Acura RL   
Difference: $4,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,814

Acura RL   
Difference: $5,430

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172011
ModelE-ClassE-ClassRL
TrimE300AMG E43Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,150 $72,400 $47,200
Base Invoice $48,500 $67,332 $42,801
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
Leather seating surfaces 1,620    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 450    
Premium 1 Package 3,950    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590    
Wood trim   0  
Advance Package     7,950
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670  
Leather seating surfaces 1,507    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 419    
Premium 1 Package 3,674    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 549    
Wood trim   0  
Advance Package     7,128
Options (change) 7,330 720 7,950
Options (change) 6,819 670 7,128
Destination 925 925 885
Total Price $60,405 $74,045 $56,035
Total Invoice $56,244 $68,927 $50,814

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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: $2,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,089
Model Year201720172011
ModelE-ClassE-ClassRL
TrimE300AMG E43Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4396hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT9T9T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)x-245/40-19245/45-18
Total Price$60,405$74,045$56,035
Adjustments for Features-1,440-5,9650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,965$68,080$56,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,115$0
Total Invoice$56,244$68,927$50,814
Adjustments for Features-1,341-5,5530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,903$63,374$50,814
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,471$0

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

Model Year201720172011
ModelE-ClassE-ClassRL
TrimE300AMG E43Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Sunshades, second row  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
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$25 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$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 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
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 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-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Upholstered instrument panel $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
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$8,380$12,905$6,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,440$5,965$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,341-5,5530

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

Model Year20172011
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 Weight3,793 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 decklid350No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Near-field communications (NFC)25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested135042%
Total Not Requested185058%

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 alert200Yes
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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