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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: $42,530

Acura TL   
Difference: $16,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,910

Acura TL   
Difference: $14,962

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201420122012
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassTLTL
TrimML350ML550ML63 AMGBaseSH-AWD
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,790 $59,450 $97,250 $35,705 $39,255
Base Invoice $44,445 $55,289 $90,443 $33,527 $36,812
Lighting Package 1,390 1,390      
Premium 1 Package 3,920 3,920      
Lane departure warning 875 875      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 310 310      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720      
Rear seat pass-through 160 160 160    
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620      
Proximity key 650 650      
Cooled or ventilated front seats 570 570      
Advance Package       5,930 5,930
Lighting Package 1,293 1,293      
Premium 1 Package 3,646 3,646      
Lane departure warning 814 814      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 288 288      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670      
Rear seat pass-through 149 149 149    
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507      
Proximity key 605 605      
Cooled or ventilated front seats 530 530      
Advance Package       5,488 5,488
Options (change) 10,215 10,215 160 5,930 5,930
Options (change) 9,502 9,502 149 5,488 5,488
Destination 925 925 925 895 895
Total Price $58,930 $70,590 $98,335 $42,530 $46,080
Total Invoice $54,872 $65,716 $91,517 $39,910 $43,195

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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: $12,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,279
Model Year20142014201420122012
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassTLTL
TrimML350ML550ML63 AMGBaseSH-AWD
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6402hp V8518hp V8280hp V6305hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8830, 14440, 10440, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19255/50-19265/45-20245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$58,930$70,590$98,335$42,530$46,080
Adjustments for Features-3,955-6,305-11,4050-2,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,975$64,285$86,930$42,530$43,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,310$31,955$0$1,350
Total Invoice$54,872$65,716$91,517$39,910$43,195
Adjustments for Features-3,683-5,870-10,6140-2,062
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,189$59,846$80,903$39,910$41,133
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,657$29,714$0$1,223

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

Model Year20142014201420122012
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassTLTL
TrimML350ML550ML63 AMGBaseSH-AWD
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100
RWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700 $1700
FWD   $0 
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100  
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75  
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Remote app$25$25$25  
Semi-automated parking system  $500  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200  
Hill descent control$250$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Lane departure warning$200$200$200  
Obstacle detection, front  $150  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200 $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Trailer sway control$25$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250  
Cargo area partition net$40$40$40  
Cargo cover$75$75$75  
Cargo net   $40$40
Console with shifter   $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100 $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250  
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0   
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0   
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40  
Running boards $350   
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0  
CD changer, in-dash  $325  
CD player$125$125 $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player   $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150  
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights   $25$25
Chronometer  $100  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Fog lights   $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Memory system, passenger seat  $150  
Metal pedals  $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$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  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150  
Upholstered instrument panel $300   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000  
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars  $500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500  
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0
Total Value of Features$7,370$9,720$14,820$3,415$5,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,955$6,305$11,405$0$2,200
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,683-5,870-10,6140-2,062

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

Model Year20142012
ModelM-ClassTL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.8 in109.3 in
Length189.1 in194.0 in
Width75.2 in74.0 in
Height70.7 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,752 lb.3,727 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
36.2 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 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
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested159077%
Total Not Requested47523%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested159077%
Total Not Requested47523%

Option Package Details
Acura TL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
245/45VR18 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
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 information25Yes
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested234076%
Total Not Requested75024%

Option Package Details
Acura TL SH-AWD

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
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 information25Yes
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested234076%
Total Not Requested75024%

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