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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: $43,520

Acura TLX 3.5   
Difference: $12,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,829

Acura TLX 3.5   
Difference: $11,741

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092015
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassTLX
TrimML350 / ML320ML550ML63 AMG3.5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,600 $55,800 $90,100 $35,320
Base Invoice $41,478 $51,894 $83,793 $33,171
Lighting Package 950 950    
Premium II Package 6,600 6,600    
Leather seating surfaces 1,995 1,995    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720    
Heated front seats 720      
Advance Package       7,280
Lighting Package 884 884    
Premium II Package 6,138 6,138    
Leather seating surfaces 1,855 1,855    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670    
Heated front seats 670      
Advance Package       6,738
Options (change) 10,985 10,265 0 7,280
Options (change) 10,217 9,547 0 6,738
Destination 875 875 875 920
Total Price $56,460 $66,940 $90,975 $43,520
Total Invoice $52,570 $62,316 $84,668 $40,829

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TLX 3.5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,270
Model Year2009200920092015
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassTLX
TrimML350 / ML320ML550ML63 AMG3.5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6382hp V8503hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T9
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12440, 12440, 12490, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18295/40-20225/50-18
Total Price$56,460$66,940$90,975$43,520
Adjustments for Features0-2,050-4,725-1,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,460$64,890$86,250$41,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,430$29,790$0
Total Invoice$52,570$62,316$84,668$40,829
Adjustments for Features0-1,908-4,397-1,529
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,570$60,408$80,271$39,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,838$27,701$0

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

Model Year2009200920092015
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassTLX
TrimML350 / ML320ML550ML63 AMG3.5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Active noise reduction   $0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Remote start   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Forward collision warning   $200
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Lane departure warning   $200
Lane keeping assist   $400
Pedestrian detection   $50
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40$40$40 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100 $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Running boards $350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75 
Infotainment 
App support   $0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player   $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support   $0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
USB port   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Chronometer  $100 
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 $150
LED headlights   $1000
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
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 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Upgraded floor mats   $0
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical   $100
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Rear wheel steering   $1500
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$7,170$9,220$11,895$8,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,050$4,725$1,630
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,908-4,397-1,529

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

Model Year20092015
ModelM-ClassTLX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.7 in109.3 in
Length188.5 in190.3 in
Width75.2 in73.0 in
Height70.1 in57.0 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.3,484 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 Room55.9 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 Room56.2 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.4 ft313.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.4 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 / ML320

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
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, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested264067%
Total Not Requested132533%

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 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, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested264067%
Total Not Requested132533%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX 3.5

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote start150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested311552%
Total Not Requested287548%

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