Acura TL vs Mercedes-Benz Sprinter — Depreciation Comparison

Acura TL vs Mercedes-Benz Sprinter: 5-year value retention (49% vs 49%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Acura TL holds its value better.

On five-year value retention the Acura TL comes out ahead, holding about 49% of its value versus 49% for the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. Over the first five years the Acura TL loses roughly $10,706 while the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter loses about $20,532 — a gap near $9,826.

First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Acura TL sheds about 12% in year one versus 0% for the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.

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