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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: $56,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,576

Acura TLX V6 A-Spec   
Difference: $51,505

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112011201120182018
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassTLXTLX
TrimS400 HYBRIDS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGV6V6 A-Spec
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $91,000 $93,650 $138,000 $158,050 $209,000 $36,200 $42,800
Base Invoice $84,630 $87,095 $128,340 $146,987 $194,370 $34,374 $40,626
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,950 2,950        
Premium 2 Package 3,630 3,630          
Heated steering wheel 490 490 0   0    
Advance Package           7,550  
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,744 2,744        
Premium 2 Package 3,376 3,376          
Heated steering wheel 456 456 0   0    
Advance Package           7,152  
Options (change) 7,070 7,070 2,950 0 0 7,550 0
Options (change) 6,576 6,576 2,744 0 0 7,152 0
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 950 950
Gas Tax 1,000 1,000 1,000 2,600 2,100 0 0
Total Price $99,945 $102,595 $142,825 $161,525 $211,975 $44,700 $43,750
Total Invoice $93,081 $95,546 $132,959 $150,462 $197,345 $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: $53,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $48,863
Model Year2011201120112011201120182018
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassTLXTLX
TrimS400 HYBRIDS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGV6V6 A-Spec
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine275hp V6 H382hp V8536hp V8510hp V12621hp V12290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T5T5T9T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14600, 141200, 151200, 15490, 10490, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/45-18255/35-20255/45-19255/35-20225/50-18245/40-19
Total Price$99,945$102,595$142,825$161,525$211,975$44,700$43,750
Adjustments for Features-2,890-2,990-6,840-11,615-11,715-1,0000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$97,055$99,605$135,985$149,910$200,260$43,700$43,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,550$38,930$52,855$103,205$0$50
Total Invoice$93,081$95,546$132,959$150,462$197,345$42,476$41,576
Adjustments for Features-2,692-2,785-6,368-10,819-10,906-9500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$90,389$92,761$126,591$139,643$186,439$41,526$41,576
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,372$36,202$49,254$96,050$0$50

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

Model Year2011201120112011201120182018
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassTLXTLX
TrimS400 HYBRIDS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGV6V6 A-Spec
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000$1000  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1400$1400
RWD$0$0$0$0$0  
FWD     $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100$100  
Active noise reduction     $0$0
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250$250$250  
Power door closers$300$300$300$300$300  
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350  
Remote start     $150$150
Sunshade, rear, power$225$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$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras     $500 
Automatic braking, low-speed     $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150$150  
Cross-traffic warning, rear     $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150  
Knee airbag, driver     $75$75
Lane departure prevention$150$150$150$150$150  
Lane keeping assist     $400$400
Night vision   $1750$1750  
Pedestrian detection     $50$50
Pedestrian detection, night   $50$50  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200 $200
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100$100$100
Wide-view rear camera     $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50  
Cargo net$40$40$40$40$40  
Console with shifter     $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100  
Electrically heated windshield     $250 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15  
Rear air vents$100$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$50  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150    
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$200  
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200  
Rear spoiler     $200$200
Sunroof$900$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
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325$325  
CD player     $125$125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   $1200$1200  
iPod integration$100$100$100$100$100  
Media drive     $15$15
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader     $25$25
Traffic + travel information     $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25  
USB port     $25$25
Wireless charging station     $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 $25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror     $75 
Chronometer  $100 $100  
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50  
Digital instruments$0$0$0$0$0  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100$100  
LED headlights     $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)      $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300$300$300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300$300$300  
Cooled or ventilated second row seats   $200$200  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  $100$100
Folding second row seats     $300$300
Heated second row seats   $200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel     $150$150
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150  
Memory system, second row seats   $150$150  
Metal pedals  $75    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats   $75$75  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $100$100
Power recliner, second row seats   $150$150  
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25$25$25  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats   $150$150  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50$50  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650$650  
Upgraded floor mats     $0$0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200$200$200    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$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$1000     
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350  
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50$50  
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
Transmission 
Launch control  $100    
Total Value of Features$11,605$11,705$15,555$20,330$20,430$9,715$8,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,890$2,990$6,840$11,615$11,715$1,000$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,692-2,785-6,368-10,819-10,906-9500

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

Model Year20112018
ModelS-ClassTLX
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase124.6 in109.3 in
Length206.5 in191.7 in
Width73.7 in73.0 in
Height58.0 in57.0 in
Curb Weight4,456 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 Room59.9 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 Room59.4 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume16.4 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S400 HYBRID

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165092%
Total Not Requested1508%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested95045%
Total Not Requested115055%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165092%
Total Not Requested1508%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested95045%
Total Not Requested115055%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165092%
Total Not Requested1508%

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 seat100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
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 radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Upgraded floor mats0No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested375071%
Total Not Requested156529%

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