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

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Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Acura TL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,940

Acura TL   
Difference: $35,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,820

Acura TL   
Difference: $33,606

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122006
ModelGLGLTL
TrimGL450 / GL350GL550Base
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $62,570 $85,300 $33,325
Base Invoice $58,190 $79,329 $30,384
Premium 1 Package 4,280    
Lighting Package 985    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720    
Leather seating surfaces 1,930    
Navigation system     2,000
Premium 1 Package 3,980    
Lighting Package 916    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670    
Leather seating surfaces 1,795    
Navigation system     1,821
Options (change) 7,915 0 2,000
Options (change) 7,361 0 1,821
Destination 875 875 615
Total Price $71,360 $86,175 $35,940
Total Invoice $66,426 $80,204 $32,820

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Acura TL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,958
Model Year201220122006
ModelGLGLTL
TrimGL450 / GL350GL550Base
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine335hp V8382hp V8258hp V6
TransmissionT7T7M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8610, 12225, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19295/40-21235/45-17
Total Price$71,360$86,175$35,940
Adjustments for Features-9,290-13,1050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,070$73,070$35,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,000$0
Total Invoice$66,426$80,204$32,820
Adjustments for Features-8,648-12,1970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,778$68,007$32,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,229$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Acura TL

Model Year201220122006
ModelGLGLTL
TrimGL450 / GL350GL550Base
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo net $40$40
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100 $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250 
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Running boards $350 
Skid plates $150 
Wheel-lip moldings $75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Cassette player  $50
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Headlight washers$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $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 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 
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$11,805$15,620$2,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,290$13,105$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,648-12,1970

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Acura TL

Model Year20122006
ModelGLTL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase121.1 in107.9 in
Length200.6 in189.3 in
Width76.0 in72.2 in
Height72.4 in56.7 in
Curb Weight5,347 lb.3,484 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.17.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in34.9 in
Row 3 Headroom38.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft312.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft312.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.3 ft312.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested127549%
Total Not Requested134051%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

Option Package Details
Acura TL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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