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

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

Lowest Total Price: $43,880

Acura TL SH-AWD   
Difference: $23,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,159

Acura TL SH-AWD   
Difference: $21,157

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelM-ClassTL
TrimML550SH-AWD
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $55,800 $39,255
Base Invoice $51,894 $36,812
Premium II Package 6,600  
Lighting Package 950  
Leather seating surfaces 1,995  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Technology Package   3,730
6-speed manual   0
Premium II Package 6,138  
Lighting Package 884  
Leather seating surfaces 1,855  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Technology Package   3,452
6-speed manual   0
Options (change) 10,265 3,730
Options (change) 9,547 3,452
Destination 875 895
Total Price $66,940 $43,880
Total Invoice $62,316 $41,159

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TL SH-AWD
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,335
Model Year20092012
ModelM-ClassTL
TrimML550SH-AWD
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8305hp V6
TransmissionT7M6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/18 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12440, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18245/45-18
Total Price$66,940$43,880
Adjustments for Features-5,1800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,760$43,880
Total Invoice$62,316$41,159
Adjustments for Features-4,8220
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,494$41,159

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

Model Year20092012
ModelM-ClassTL
TrimML550SH-AWD
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Hill descent control$250 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Running boards$350 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,095$3,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,180$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,8220

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Acura TL features.

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

Model Year20092012
ModelM-ClassTL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.7 in109.3 in
Length188.5 in194.0 in
Width75.2 in74.0 in
Height70.1 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,795 lb.3,889 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.9 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.8 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.2 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		29.4 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		72.4 ft313.1 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Acura TL specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested211553%
Total Not Requested185047%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

Option Package Details
Acura TL SH-AWD

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested161574%
Total Not Requested57526%

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