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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: $61,787

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162016201620212021
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassTLXTLX
TrimS550S550eAMG S63S600AMG S652.0TType S
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $95,650 $95,650 $143,250 $162,650 $224,650 $37,500 $52,300
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 2,800 2,800        
Premium Package 4,500 4,500          
Rear spoiler   500          
Wheels, dark finish     2,200   0    
A-Spec Package           0 0
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 2,604 2,604        
Premium Package 4,185 4,185          
Rear spoiler   465          
Wheels, dark finish     2,048   0    
A-Spec Package           0 0
Options (change) 7,300 7,800 5,000 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 6,789 7,254 4,652 0 0 0 0
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 1,045 1,045
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 1,300 2,100 0 0
Total Price $103,875 $100,332 $149,175 $164,875 $227,675 $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: $54,872
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $85,667
Model Year2016201620162016201620212021
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassTLXTLX
TrimS550S550eAMG S63S600AMG S652.0TType S
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine449hp V8329hp V6 PiH577hp V8523hp V12621hp V12272hp I4355hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T10T10
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 131940, 24490, 10490, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/45-18255/40-20245/45-19255/40-20255/40-19255/40-19
Total Price$103,875$100,332$149,175$164,875$227,675$38,545$53,345
Adjustments for Features-6,390-6,915-9,290-19,740-20,5400-1,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$97,485$93,417$139,885$145,135$207,135$38,545$51,445
Cost Above Minimum$4,068$0$46,468$51,718$113,718$0$12,900

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

Model Year2016201620162016201620212021
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassTLXTLX
TrimS550S550eAMG S63S600AMG S652.0TType S
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$1200$1200  
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1500$1500
RWD$0$0 $0$0  
AWD  $1700   $1700
FWD     $0 
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100$100  
Active noise reduction     $0$0
Eco accelerator $100     
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100  
Heated steering wheel   $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$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$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Animal detection, night   $50$50  
Around view cameras   $500$500  
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  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  $200$200
Tires, run-flat$150$150 $150   
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  
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$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 
Black exterior trim (optional)     $0$0
Body kit  $0 $0$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$200
Sunroof     $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support     $100$100
Apple CarPlay support     $100$100
Aux input     $50$50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325$325  
CD player     $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player     $0$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$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$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 $25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75  
Chronometer  $100 $100  
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights     $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)   $350$350  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Interior ambient lighting     $150$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     
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50  
Spotter mirror(s)     $50$50
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$100
Folding second row seats     $300$300
Heated front row armrests   $100$100  
Heated second row armrests   $100$100  
Heated second row seats   $200$200  
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$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 height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 $100
Power legrest, right second row seat   $500$500  
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 thigh support length adjuster, second row seats   $150$150  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 $100
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats   $150$150  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650   
Upgraded floor mats     $0$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$100
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000    
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350  
Camera-linked adaptive suspension   $500$500  
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$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$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100    
Total Value of Features$13,615$14,140$16,515$26,965$27,765$7,225$9,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,390$6,915$9,290$19,740$20,540$0$1,900
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,947-6,416-8,644-18,377-19,1210-37

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

Model Year20162021
ModelS-ClassTLX
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase124.6 in113.0 in
Length206.5 in194.6 in
Width74.8 in75.2 in
Height58.7 in56.4 in
Curb Weight4,774 lb.3,710 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in36.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom43.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft313.5 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
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
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 buckets100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested105039%
Total Not Requested162561%

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
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
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 buckets100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested105039%
Total Not Requested162561%

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
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%

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 finish0Yes
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
255/40WR19 tires400No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Fog lights125No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested389074%
Total Not Requested135026%

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 finish0Yes
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
255/40WR19 tires400No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Fog lights125No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested389074%
Total Not Requested135026%

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