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Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Acura TL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Acura TL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,530

Acura TL   
Difference: $51,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,910

Acura TL   
Difference: $47,412

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420122012
ModelS-ClassS-ClassTLTL
TrimS550S63 AMGBaseSH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $92,900 $139,500 $35,705 $39,255
Base Invoice $86,397 $129,735 $33,527 $36,812
Advance Package     5,930 5,930
Advance Package     5,488 5,488
Options (change) 0 0 5,930 5,930
Options (change) 0 0 5,488 5,488
Destination 925 925 895 895
Total Price $93,825 $140,425 $42,530 $46,080
Total Invoice $87,322 $130,660 $39,910 $43,195

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $44,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,906
Model Year2014201420122012
ModelS-ClassS-ClassTLTL
TrimS550S63 AMGBaseSH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine449hp V8577hp V8280hp V6305hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13440, 10440, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/40-20245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$93,825$140,425$42,530$46,080
Adjustments for Features-6,990-11,8150-2,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$86,835$128,610$42,530$43,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$41,775$0$1,350
Total Invoice$87,322$130,660$39,910$43,195
Adjustments for Features-6,506-10,9930-2,062
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$80,816$119,667$39,910$41,133
Cost Above Minimum$0$38,851$0$1,223

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

Model Year2014201420122012
ModelS-ClassS-ClassTLTL
TrimS550S63 AMGBaseSH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
RWD$0   
AWD $1700 $1700
FWD  $0 
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100  
Power door closers$300$300  
Power trunk closer$350$350  
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app$25$25  
Semi-automated parking system $500  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225  
Sunshades, second row, power $225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front $150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Residual heat$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust $250  
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Front splitter spoiler $200  
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Laminated rear side windows$100$100  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Aux input  $50$50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200  
HD radio$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Chronometer $100  
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Massage, driver seat $100  
Massage, passenger seat $100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Metal pedals $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Wood trim$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000  
Crosswind stabilization$50$50  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Total Value of Features$12,290$17,115$5,300$7,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,990$11,815$0$2,200
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,506-10,9930-2,062

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

Model Year20142012
ModelS-ClassTL
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase124.6 in109.3 in
Length206.5 in194.0 in
Width74.8 in74.0 in
Height58.7 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,730 lb.3,727 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom43.0 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
245/45VR18 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
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
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested194063%
Total Not Requested115037%

Option Package Details
Acura TL SH-AWD

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
245/40VR19 tires400No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
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
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested194063%
Total Not Requested115037%

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