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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: $43,750

Acura TLX V6 A-Spec   
Difference: $55,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,576

Acura TLX V6 A-Spec   
Difference: $50,379

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220182018
ModelM-ClassTLXTLX
TrimML63 AMGV6V6 A-Spec
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $94,990 $36,200 $42,800
Base Invoice $88,341 $34,374 $40,626
Driver Assistance Package 2,100    
Heated second row seats 620    
Heated steering wheel 225    
Advance Package   7,550  
Driver Assistance Package 1,953    
Heated second row seats 577    
Heated steering wheel 209    
Advance Package   7,152  
Options (change) 2,945 7,550 0
Options (change) 2,739 7,152 0
Destination 875 950 950
Total Price $98,810 $44,700 $43,750
Total Invoice $91,955 $42,476 $41,576

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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: $48,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,454
Model Year201220182018
ModelM-ClassTLXTLX
TrimML63 AMGV6V6 A-Spec
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine518hp V8290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT7T9T9
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)830, 14490, 10490, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/45-20225/50-18245/40-19
Total Price$98,810$44,700$43,750
Adjustments for Features-6,420-1,0000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$92,390$43,700$43,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$50
Total Invoice$91,955$42,476$41,576
Adjustments for Features-5,975-9500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$85,980$41,526$41,576
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$50

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

Model Year201220182018
ModelM-ClassTLXTLX
TrimML63 AMGV6V6 A-Spec
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Active noise reduction $0$0
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power liftgate$350  
Remote start $150$150
Semi-automated parking system$500  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention$150  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Hill descent control$250  
Lane departure prevention$150  
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200 $200
Temporary spare tire$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Trailer sway control$25  
Wide-view rear camera $0$0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250  
Cargo area partition net$40  
Cargo cover$75  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Electrically heated windshield $250 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat$50  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Body kit$0 $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 
Chronometer$100  
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights $125$125
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 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Leather door panel trim$250  
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Metal pedals$75  
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Upgraded floor mats $0$0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Wood trim$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  
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Rear wheel steering $1500$1500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Wheels, dark finish  $0
Total Value of Features$13,420$8,000$7,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,420$1,000$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,975-9500

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

Model Year20122018
ModelM-ClassTLX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.8 in109.3 in
Length189.1 in191.7 in
Width75.2 in73.0 in
Height70.7 in57.0 in
Curb Weight4,752 lb.3,506 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
36.2 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested125089%
Total Not Requested15011%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX V6

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
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 seat100No
Fog lights125No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Navigation system600Yes
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested374070%
Total Not Requested157530%

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