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

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

Lowest Total Price: $45,750

Acura TLX V6 A-Spec   
Difference: $13,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,471

Acura TLX V6 A-Spec   
Difference: $12,083

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620182018
ModelM-ClassTLXTLX
TrimML500V6V6 A-Spec
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,500 $36,200 $42,800
Base Invoice $45,105 $34,374 $40,626
Lighting Package 890    
Sunroof 1,290    
Comfort Package 1,450    
Premium Package 3,750    
Obstacle detection, rear 750    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690    
Satellite radio 500    
Proximity key 1,080    
Advance Package   7,550  
AWD   2,000 2,000
Lighting Package 828    
Sunroof 1,200    
Comfort Package 1,349    
Premium Package 3,488    
Obstacle detection, rear 698    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642    
Satellite radio 465    
Proximity key 1,004    
Advance Package   7,152  
AWD   1,895 1,895
Options (change) 10,400 9,550 2,000
Options (change) 9,674 9,047 1,895
Destination 775 950 950
Total Price $59,675 $46,700 $45,750
Total Invoice $55,554 $44,371 $43,471

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TLX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,627
Model Year200620182018
ModelM-ClassTLXTLX
TrimML500V6V6 A-Spec
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V8290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT7T9T9
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/19 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8490, 10490, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18225/50-18245/40-19
Total Price$59,675$46,700$45,750
Adjustments for Features0-3,625-2,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,675$43,075$43,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$50
Total Invoice$55,554$44,371$43,471
Adjustments for Features0-3,444-2,494
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,554$40,927$40,977
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$50

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

Model Year200620182018
ModelM-ClassTLXTLX
TrimML500V6V6 A-Spec
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Cruise control$150  
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power liftgate$350  
Remote start $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rearview camera  $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Wide-view rear camera $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50  
Cargo cover$75  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Electrically heated windshield $250 
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat$50  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500$500
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio $50$50
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights$50  
Fog light, rear$100  
Headlight washers$50  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Heated second row seats $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$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$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Upgraded floor mats $0$0
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Wheels, dark finish  $0
Total Value of Features$7,790$11,415$10,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,625$2,625
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,444-2,494

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

Model Year20062018
ModelM-ClassTLX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.7 in109.3 in
Length188.5 in191.7 in
Width75.2 in73.0 in
Height69.8 in57.0 in
Curb Weight4,743 lb.3,765 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.9 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.8 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.4 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.4 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Cargo cover75No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested50049%
Total Not Requested51551%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Power liftgate300No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested125056%
Total Not Requested100044%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX V6

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Active rear differential500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Electrically heated windshield250No
Around view cameras300No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested255048%
Total Not Requested276552%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX V6 A-Spec

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Active rear differential500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%

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