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

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

Lowest Total Price: $36,940

Acura TL   
Difference: $21,440

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,998

Acura TL   
Difference: $20,351

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620082008
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassTLTL
TrimE350 / E320E500E55BaseType-S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,050 $58,400 $81,800 $33,725 $38,225
Base Invoice $46,547 $54,312 $76,074 $30,991 $35,117
Lighting Package 990 990 990    
Premium Package 2,950 3,550      
Leather upholstery, extended coverage 1,500        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690        
Satellite radio 500 500 500    
Bluetooth cell phone link 925 925 925    
CD changer, in-dash     430    
Navigation system       2,500  
Lighting Package 921 921 921    
Premium Package 2,744 3,302      
Leather upholstery, extended coverage 1,395        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642        
Satellite radio 465 465 465    
Bluetooth cell phone link 860 860 860    
CD changer, in-dash     400    
Navigation system       2,292  
Options (change) 7,555 5,965 2,845 2,500 0
Options (change) 7,027 5,548 2,646 2,292 0
Destination 775 775 775 715 715
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700 0 0
Total Price $58,380 $65,140 $87,120 $36,940 $38,940
Total Invoice $54,349 $60,635 $81,195 $33,998 $35,832

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,722
Model Year20062006200620082008
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassTLTL
TrimE350 / E320E500E55BaseType-S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6302hp V8469hp V8258hp V6286hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T5T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 12420, 12420, 12225, 8225, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-16245/45-17245/40-18235/45-17235/45-17
Total Price$58,380$65,140$87,120$36,940$38,940
Adjustments for Features-1,750-3,525-3,1250-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,630$61,615$83,995$36,940$38,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,985$27,365$0$1,900
Total Invoice$54,349$60,635$81,195$33,998$35,832
Adjustments for Features-1,629-3,281-2,9120-92
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,720$57,354$78,283$33,998$35,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,634$25,563$0$1,742

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

Model Year20062006200620082008
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassTLTL
TrimE350 / E320E500E55BaseType-S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction    $0
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300  
Rearview camera   $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Tire-pressure monitor   $75$75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Cargo net   $40$40
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100  $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250  
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125  
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50$50
Cassette player   $50$50
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Navigation system$600$600 $600$600
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic information   $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights   $25$25
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100$100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50  
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000  
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350
Polished alloy wheels  $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$5,065$6,840$6,440$3,315$3,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,750$3,525$3,125$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,629-3,281-2,9120-92

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

Model Year20062008
ModelE-ClassTL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in107.9 in
Length189.7 in189.3 in
Width71.7 in72.2 in
Height57.0 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,704 lb.3,484 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.17.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft312.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350 / E320

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 420W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested215079%
Total Not Requested57521%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E500

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 420W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested215079%
Total Not Requested57521%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E55

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Acura TL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

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