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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: $43,520

Acura TLX 3.5   
Difference: $53,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,829

Acura TLX 3.5   
Difference: $49,164

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012201220122015
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassTLX
TrimS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG3.5
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $91,850 $92,550 $94,500 $139,300 $159,500 $210,900 $35,320
Base Invoice $85,421 $86,072 $87,885 $129,549 $148,335 $196,137 $33,171
Driver Assistance Package 2,900 2,950 2,950 2,950      
Advance Package             7,280
Driver Assistance Package 2,697 2,744 2,744 2,744      
Advance Package             6,738
Options (change) 2,900 2,950 2,950 2,950 0 0 7,280
Options (change) 2,697 2,744 2,744 2,744 0 0 6,738
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875 920
Gas Tax 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 2,600 2,100 0
Total Price $96,625 $97,375 $99,325 $144,125 $162,975 $213,875 $43,520
Total Invoice $89,993 $90,691 $92,504 $134,168 $151,810 $199,112 $40,829

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TLX 3.5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $50,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,775
Model Year2012201220122012201220122015
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassTLX
TrimS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG3.5
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine275hp V6 H240hp V6 D429hp V8536hp V8510hp V12621hp V12290hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T5T5T9
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 141200, 151200, 15490, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/45-18255/45-18255/35-20255/45-19255/35-20225/50-18
Total Price$96,625$97,375$99,325$144,125$162,975$213,875$43,520
Adjustments for Features-1,615-3,315-1,565-7,415-12,965-12,9650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$95,010$94,060$97,760$136,710$150,010$200,910$43,520
Cost Above Minimum$950$0$3,700$42,650$55,950$106,850$0
Total Invoice$89,993$90,691$92,504$134,168$151,810$199,112$40,829
Adjustments for Features-1,504-3,087-1,458-6,903-12,077-12,0700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$88,489$87,604$91,046$127,265$139,733$187,042$40,829
Cost Above Minimum$885$0$3,442$39,661$52,129$99,438$0

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

Model Year2012201220122012201220122015
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassTLX
TrimS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG3.5
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000$1000 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1400
RWD$0 $0$0$0$0 
AWD $1700     
FWD      $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Active noise reduction      $0
Heated steering wheel    $100  
Parking guidance system - passive   $250$250$250 
Power door closers$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Proximity key   $250$250$250$250
Remote start      $150
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row, power   $225$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual      $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed      $200
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Cross-traffic warning, rear      $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver      $75
Lane departure prevention$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Lane keeping assist      $400
Night vision    $1750$1750 
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250$250$250
Pedestrian detection      $50
Pedestrian detection, night    $50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Rearview camera   $200$200$200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Cargo net$40$40$40$40$40$40 
Console with shifter      $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$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$50 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 $150   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25 $25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof    $1200$1200 
Sunroof$900$900$900$900  $900
Infotainment 
App support      $0
Aux input      $50
Bluetooth audio streaming      $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325$325$325 
CD player      $125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens    $1200$1200 
iPod integration$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Media drive      $15
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support      $0
SMS text-to-speech reader      $25
Traffic + travel information      $25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25$25 
USB port      $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 $25  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror      $75
Chronometer   $100 $100 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Digital instruments$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
LED headlights      $1000
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$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 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100  $100
Folding second row seats      $300
Heated second row seats    $200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 $150$150
Massage, driver seat   $100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat   $100$100$100 
Massage, second row seats    $150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$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 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats    $225$225 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats    $75$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100    
Power recliner, second row seats    $150$150 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Power seatback bolsters, second row seats    $150$150 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats    $150$150 
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats    $150$150 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650$650 
Upgraded floor mats      $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200$200$200$200   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500    
Adaptive dampers - mechanical      $100
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $4000$4000$4000 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000    
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Crosswind stabilization   $50$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector      $200
Machined alloy wheels      $350
Rear wheel steering      $1500
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 $0 
Transmission 
Launch control   $100   
Total Value of Features$10,530$12,230$10,480$16,330$21,880$21,880$8,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,615$3,315$1,565$7,415$12,965$12,965$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,504-3,087-1,458-6,903-12,077-12,0700

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

Model Year20122015
ModelS-ClassTLX
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase124.6 in109.3 in
Length206.5 in190.3 in
Width73.7 in73.0 in
Height58.0 in57.0 in
Curb Weight4,631 lb.3,484 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 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S400 Hybrid

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165092%
Total Not Requested1508%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S350 BlueTEC

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165092%
Total Not Requested1508%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165092%
Total Not Requested1508%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165092%
Total Not Requested1508%

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-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested460077%
Total Not Requested139023%

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