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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: $44,700

Acura TLX V6   
Difference: $57,642

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,476

Acura TLX V6   
Difference: $52,485

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Model Year201620162016201620162018
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassTLX
TrimS550S550eAMG S63S600AMG S65V6
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $95,650 $95,650 $143,250 $162,650 $224,650 $36,200
Base Invoice $88,955 $88,955 $133,223 $151,265 $208,925 $34,374
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 2,800 2,800      
Premium Package 4,500 4,500        
Heated steering wheel 490 490        
Heated second row seats 620 620 620      
Around view cameras 900 900 900      
Rear spoiler   500        
Electrically heated windshield       550 550  
Advance Package           7,550
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 2,604 2,604      
Premium Package 4,185 4,185        
Heated steering wheel 456 456        
Heated second row seats 577 577 577      
Around view cameras 837 837 837      
Rear spoiler   465        
Electrically heated windshield       512 512  
Advance Package           7,152
Options (change) 9,310 9,810 4,320 550 550 7,550
Options (change) 8,659 9,124 4,018 512 512 7,152
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 950
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 1,300 2,100 0
Total Price $105,885 $102,342 $148,495 $165,425 $228,225 $44,700
Total Invoice $98,539 $94,961 $138,166 $154,002 $212,462 $42,476

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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: $51,227
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,533
Model Year201620162016201620162018
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassTLX
TrimS550S550eAMG S63S600AMG S65V6
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine449hp V8329hp V6 PiH577hp V8523hp V12621hp V12290hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 131940, 24490, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/45-18255/40-20245/45-19255/40-20225/50-18
Total Price$105,885$102,342$148,495$165,425$228,225$44,700
Adjustments for Features-5,890-6,415-8,690-18,890-19,6900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$99,995$95,927$139,805$146,535$208,535$44,700
Cost Above Minimum$4,068$0$43,878$50,608$112,608$0
Total Invoice$98,539$94,961$138,166$154,002$212,462$42,476
Adjustments for Features-5,481-5,952-8,086-17,586-18,3300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$93,058$89,009$130,080$136,416$194,132$42,476
Cost Above Minimum$4,049$0$41,071$47,407$105,123$0

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

Model Year201620162016201620162018
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassTLX
TrimS550S550eAMG S63S600AMG S65V6
Body4dr 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$1200 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1400
RWD$0$0 $0$0 
AWD  $1700   
FWD     $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100$100 
Active noise reduction     $0
Eco accelerator $100    
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100$100$100
Power door closers$300$300$300$300$300 
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350 
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote start     $150
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75$75 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500$500$500 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225$225$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Animal detection, night   $50$50 
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row   $50$50 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150$150 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150 
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200$200 
Night vision   $1750$1750 
Pedestrian detection, night   $50$50 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300 
Tires, run-flat$150$150 $150  
Wide-view rear camera     $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50 
Cargo net$40$40$40$40$40 
Console with shifter     $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$250$250
Fragrance atomizer$200$200$200$200$200 
Heated washer fluid system$50$50$50$50$50 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50$50$50 
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$50 
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade$100$100$100$100$100 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
9 kWh battery pack $0    
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust  $250 $250 
Radar-based brake regeneration $200    
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0 
Carbon fiber engine cover    $0 
Front splitter spoiler  $200 $200 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100$100$100$100$100 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0    
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler $200   $200
Sunroof     $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support     $100
Apple CarPlay support     $100
Aux input     $50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325$325 
CD player     $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player     $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   $1200$1200 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0 
Near-field communications (NFC)$25$25$25$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50 
Wireless charging station     $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 $25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror     $75
Chronometer  $100 $100 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights     $125
Head-up display (HUD)   $350$350 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting     $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25    
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, second row   $450$450 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats   $200$200 
Door sill trim plates     $100
Folding second row seats     $300
Heated front row armrests   $100$100 
Heated second row armrests   $100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim   $250$250 
Leather headliner    $1000 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 $150$150
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Massage, second row seats   $150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, second row seats   $150$150 
Metal pedals  $75 $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 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats   $225$225 
Power footrest, right rear seat   $250$250 
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75$75 
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 legrest, right second row seat   $500$500 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $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 thigh support length adjuster, second row seats   $150$150 
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats   $150$150 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650  
Upgraded floor mats     $0
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $5500$5500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500   
Adaptive dampers - mechanical     $100
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000   
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350  
Camera-linked adaptive suspension   $500$500 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200
Machined alloy wheels     $350
Polished alloy wheels    $350 
Rear wheel steering     $1500
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100   
Total Value of Features$13,190$13,715$15,990$26,190$26,990$7,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,890$6,415$8,690$18,890$19,690$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,481-5,952-8,086-17,586-18,3300

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

Model Year20162018
ModelS-ClassTLX
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase124.6 in109.3 in
Length206.5 in191.7 in
Width74.8 in73.0 in
Height58.7 in57.0 in
Curb Weight4,774 lb.3,506 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom43.0 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested95036%
Total Not Requested172564%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550e

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested95036%
Total Not Requested172564%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG S63

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%

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 windshield250Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Fog lights125No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested451585%
Total Not Requested80015%

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