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

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

Lowest Total Price: $43,750

Acura TLX V6 A-Spec   
Difference: $51,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,576

Acura TLX V6 A-Spec   
Difference: $47,333

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008200820182018
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassTLXTLX
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGV6V6 A-Spec
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $86,700 $127,000 $144,200 $194,000 $36,200 $42,800
Base Invoice $80,631 $118,110 $134,106 $180,420 $34,374 $40,626
Premium II Package 2,860          
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,850 2,850        
iPod integration 425 425 425 425    
Rearview camera 750          
Advance Package         7,550  
Premium II Package 2,660          
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,650 2,650        
iPod integration 395 395 395 395    
Rearview camera 698          
Advance Package         7,152  
Options (change) 6,885 3,275 425 425 7,550 0
Options (change) 6,403 3,045 395 395 7,152 0
Destination 875 875 875 875 950 950
Gas Tax 1,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 0 0
Total Price $95,460 $134,150 $148,500 $198,300 $44,700 $43,750
Total Invoice $88,909 $125,030 $138,376 $184,690 $42,476 $41,576

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TLX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $50,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,670
Model Year200820082008200820182018
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassTLXTLX
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGV6V6 A-Spec
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8518hp V8510hp V12604hp V12290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T5T5T9T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14490, 10490, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/35-20255/45-18255/35-20225/50-18245/40-19
Total Price$95,460$134,150$148,500$198,300$44,700$43,750
Adjustments for Features-765-5,015-9,065-8,990-1,0000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$94,695$129,135$139,435$189,310$43,700$43,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$34,440$44,740$94,615$0$50
Total Invoice$88,909$125,030$138,376$184,690$42,476$41,576
Adjustments for Features-713-4,674-8,447-8,373-9500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$88,196$120,356$129,929$176,317$41,526$41,576
Cost Above Minimum$0$32,160$41,733$88,121$0$50

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

Model Year200820082008200820182018
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassTLXTLX
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGV6V6 A-Spec
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1400$1400
RWD$0$0$0$0  
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction    $0$0
Heated steering wheel  $100 $100 
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250$250  
Power door closers$300$300$300$300  
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350  
Remote start    $150$150
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225  
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras    $500 
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100$100
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75
Lane departure warning    $200$200
Lane keeping assist    $400$400
Night vision  $1750$1750  
Pedestrian detection    $50$50
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300  
Rearview camera$200 $200$200 $200
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100$100
Wide-view rear camera    $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Cargo net$40$40$40$40  
Console with shifter    $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100  
Electrically heated windshield    $250 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Rear air vents$100$100  $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250  
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)     $0
Body kit $0 $0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25$25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200  
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Sunroof$900$900  $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support    $100$100
App support    $0$0
Apple CarPlay support    $100$100
Aux input    $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325  
CD player    $125$125
HD radio    $50$50
iPod integration$100$100$100$100  
Media drive    $15$15
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25
Traffic + travel information    $25$25
USB port    $25$25
Wireless charging station    $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25     
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75 
Chronometer $100$100$100  
Compass    $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50  
Digital instruments$0$0$0$0  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100  
LED headlights    $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)     $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300$300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300$300  
Cooled or ventilated second row seats  $200$200  
Folding second row seats    $300$300
Heated second row seats  $200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150$150
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Memory system, second row seats  $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$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats  $75$75  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100     
Power recliner, second row seats  $150$150  
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25$25  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats  $150$150  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50  
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650  
Upgraded floor mats    $0$0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200$200    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500     
Adaptive dampers - mechanical    $100$100
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000$4000  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000     
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200$200
Machined alloy wheels    $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)     $0
Rear wheel steering    $1500$1500
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0 $0
Wheels, dark finish     $0
Total Value of Features$9,930$14,180$18,230$18,155$10,165$9,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$765$5,015$9,065$8,990$1,000$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-713-4,674-8,447-8,373-9500

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

Model Year20082018
ModelS-ClassTLX
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase124.6 in109.3 in
Length205.0 in191.7 in
Width73.7 in73.0 in
Height58.0 in57.0 in
Curb Weight4,466 lb.3,506 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid300No
Total Requested95076%
Total Not Requested30024%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX V6

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
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 seats300Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
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 player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested360068%
Total Not Requested171532%

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