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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: $38,545

Acura TLX 2.0T   
Difference: $61,710

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122012201220212021
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassTLXTLX
TrimS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG2.0TType S
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $91,850 $92,550 $94,500 $139,300 $159,500 $210,900 $37,500 $52,300
Driver Assistance Package 2,900 2,950 2,950 2,950        
Premium 2 Package 3,630 3,630 3,630          
A-Spec Package             0 0
Driver Assistance Package 2,697 2,744 2,744 2,744        
Premium 2 Package 3,376 3,376 3,376          
A-Spec Package             0 0
Options (change) 6,530 6,580 6,580 2,950 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 6,073 6,120 6,120 2,744 0 0 0 0
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875 1,045 1,045
Gas Tax 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 2,600 2,100 0 0
Total Price $100,255 $101,005 $102,955 $144,125 $162,975 $213,875 $38,545 $53,345

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura TLX 2.0T
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura TLX Type S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $57,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $88,645
Model Year20122012201220122012201220212021
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassTLXTLX
TrimS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG2.0TType S
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine275hp V6 H240hp V6 D429hp V8536hp V8510hp V12621hp V12272hp I4355hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T5T5T10T10
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 141200, 151200, 15490, 10490, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/45-18255/45-18255/35-20255/45-19255/35-20255/40-19255/40-19
Total Price$100,255$101,005$102,955$144,125$162,975$213,875$38,545$53,345
Adjustments for Features-3,040-4,740-2,990-6,840-12,390-12,3900-1,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$97,215$96,265$99,965$137,285$150,585$201,485$38,545$51,445
Cost Above Minimum$950$0$3,700$41,020$54,320$105,220$0$12,900

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

Model Year20122012201220122012201220212021
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassTLXTLX
TrimS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG2.0TType S
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr 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$1200    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000$1000  
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1500$1500
RWD$0 $0$0$0$0  
AWD $1700     $1700
FWD      $0 
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Active noise reduction      $0$0
Heated steering wheel    $100   
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250$250$250$250  
Power door closers$300$300$300$300$300$300  
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350$350  
Remote start      $150$150
Sunshade, rear, power$225$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$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed      $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Cross-traffic warning, rear      $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Knee airbag, driver      $75$75
Lane departure prevention$150$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$300  
Temporary spare tire$150$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$50  
Cargo net$40$40$40$40$40$40  
Console with shifter      $150$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$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 
Black exterior trim (optional)      $0$0
Body kit   $0 $0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25 $25$25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Panoramic sunroof    $1200$1200  
Rear spoiler      $200$200
Sunroof$900$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$325  
CD player      $125$125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens    $1200$1200  
iPod integration$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Media drive      $15$15
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader      $25$25
Traffic + travel information      $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25$25  
USB port      $25$25
Wireless charging station      $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 $25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$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$1000
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Spotter mirror(s)      $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$300$300$300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300$300$300$300  
Cooled or ventilated second row seats    $200$200  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100  $100$100
Folding second row seats      $300$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$150
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100$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$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$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 height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 $100
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$25  
Power seatback bolsters, second row seats    $150$150  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$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$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$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$200
Machined alloy wheels      $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)      $0$0
Rear wheel steering      $1500$1500
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 $0$0$0
Wheels, dark finish      $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100    
Total Value of Features$11,655$13,355$11,605$15,455$21,005$21,005$8,615$10,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,040$4,740$2,990$6,840$12,390$12,390$0$1,900
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,831-4,414-2,785-6,367-11,541-11,5350-37

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

Model Year20122021
ModelS-ClassTLX
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase124.6 in113.0 in
Length206.5 in194.6 in
Width73.7 in75.2 in
Height58.0 in56.4 in
Curb Weight4,631 lb.3,710 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.9 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in36.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.4 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume16.4 ft313.5 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 warning200Yes
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, driver seat50No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested95045%
Total Not Requested115055%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S350 BlueTEC

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 warning200Yes
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, driver seat50No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
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 warning200Yes
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, driver seat50No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
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 warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165092%
Total Not Requested1508%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX 2.0T

A-Spec Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Body kit0Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
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
Navigation system600Yes
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
255/40WR19 tires400No
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested367570%
Total Not Requested156530%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX Type S

A-Spec Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Body kit0Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
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
Navigation system600Yes
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
255/40WR19 tires400No
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested367570%
Total Not Requested156530%

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