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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: $39,645

Acura TL   
Difference: $18,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,903

Acura TL   
Difference: $16,774

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011201120102010
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassTLTL
TrimML350ML450 HybridML550ML63 AMGBaseSH-AWD
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,490 $55,790 $57,590 $92,590 $35,105 $38,655
Base Invoice $43,236 $51,885 $53,559 $86,109 $32,673 $35,929
Lighting Package 985 985 985      
Leather seating surfaces 1,780 1,780 1,780      
Premium 2 Package 6,050 6,050 6,050      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720      
Heated front seats 750 750        
Technology Package         3,730 3,730
Lighting Package 916 916 916      
Leather seating surfaces 1,655 1,655 1,655      
Premium 2 Package 5,627 5,627 5,627      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670      
Heated front seats 698 698        
Technology Package         3,420 3,420
Options (change) 10,285 10,285 9,535 0 3,730 3,730
Options (change) 9,566 9,566 8,868 0 3,420 3,420
Destination 875 875 875 875 810 810
Total Price $57,650 $66,950 $68,000 $93,465 $39,645 $43,195
Total Invoice $53,677 $62,326 $63,302 $86,984 $36,903 $40,159

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,185
Model Year201120112011201120102010
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassTLTL
TrimML350ML450 HybridML550ML63 AMGBaseSH-AWD
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6275hp V6 H382hp V8503hp V8280hp V6305hp V6
TransmissionT7B8T7T7T5T5
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12440, 12440, 12440, 12440, 10440, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19235/65-17255/50-19295/40-20245/50-17245/45-18
Total Price$57,650$66,950$68,000$93,465$39,645$43,195
Adjustments for Features-3,855-6,355-5,905-9,1800-2,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,795$60,595$62,095$84,285$39,645$40,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,800$8,300$30,490$0$1,350
Total Invoice$53,677$62,326$63,302$86,984$36,903$40,159
Adjustments for Features-3,589-5,916-5,497-8,5430-2,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,088$56,410$57,805$78,441$36,903$38,114
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,322$7,717$28,353$0$1,211

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

Model Year201120112011201120102010
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassTLTL
TrimML350ML450 HybridML550ML63 AMGBaseSH-AWD
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 $1200$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable 2-mode automatic $2000    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000$1000
RWD$0     
AWD $1700$1700$1700 $1700
FWD    $0 
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100  
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system   $200  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0$0  
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250  
Obstacle detection, front   $150  
Obstacle detection, rear   $250  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150$150$150
Tires, run-flat $150    
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250$250  
Cargo area partition net$40$40$40$40  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75  
Cargo net    $40$40
Console with shifter    $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100
Roof rails$250$250    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100 $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250  
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers    $75$75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275  
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40  
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Running boards  $350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings   $75  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325  
CD player    $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player    $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50$50  
iPod integration$100$100$100$100  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
Traffic + travel information    $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25  
USB port    $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights    $25$25
Chronometer   $100  
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 $150$150
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300  
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300  
Leather door panel trim   $250$250$250
Metal pedals   $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
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  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Total Value of Features$6,645$9,145$8,695$11,970$2,790$4,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,855$6,355$5,905$9,180$0$2,200
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,589-5,916-5,497-8,5430-2,045

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

Model Year20112010
ModelM-ClassTL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.7 in109.3 in
Length188.5 in195.3 in
Width75.2 in74.0 in
Height70.1 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.3,709 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.9 in58.1 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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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
HD radio50No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Media drive, large15Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
iPod integration100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
SD Card slot25No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
Total Requested211562%
Total Not Requested130038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML450 Hybrid

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
HD radio50No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Media drive, large15Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
iPod integration100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
SD Card slot25No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
Total Requested211562%
Total Not Requested130038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
HD radio50No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Media drive, large15Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
iPod integration100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
SD Card slot25No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
Total Requested211562%
Total Not Requested130038%

Option Package Details
Acura TL

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%

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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