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Acura MDX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura MDX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,845

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $10,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,910

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $9,657

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220142014
ModelMDXCLACLA
TrimBaseCLA250CLA45 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,030 $29,900 $47,450
Base Invoice $39,863 $27,807 $44,129
Advance Package 9,625    
Driver Assistance Package   2,500 2,500
Multimedia Package   2,370 2,370
Premium 1 Package   2,300 2,300
Interior Package   1,500 1,500
Sunroof, large   1,480 1,480
Xenon HID headlights   850  
Rear spoiler   300 300
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Advance Package 8,809    
Driver Assistance Package   2,325 2,325
Multimedia Package   2,204 2,204
Premium 1 Package   2,139 2,139
Interior Package   1,395 1,395
Sunroof, large   1,376 1,376
Xenon HID headlights   791  
Rear spoiler   279 279
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669
Options (change) 9,625 12,020 11,170
Options (change) 8,809 11,178 10,387
Destination 895 925 925
Total Price $53,550 $42,845 $59,545
Total Invoice $49,567 $39,910 $55,441

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,042
Model Year201220142014
ModelMDXCLACLA
TrimBaseCLA250CLA45 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6208hp I4355hp I4
TransmissionT6S7S7
DrivetrainAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$53,550$42,845$59,545
Adjustments for Features-2,8250-2,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,725$42,845$56,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$14,075
Total Invoice$49,567$39,910$55,441
Adjustments for Features-2,6150-2,444
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,952$39,910$52,997
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,087

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year201220142014
ModelMDXCLACLA
TrimBaseCLA250CLA45 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
AWD$1700 $1700
FWD $0 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Power liftgate$350  
Remote app $25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150 $150
Console without shifter $150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust  $250
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Front splitter spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Chronometer  $100
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding third row seats$600  
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$9,500$6,675$9,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,825$0$2,625
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6150-2,444

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20122014
ModelMDXCLA
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in106.3 in
Length191.6 in182.3 in
Width78.5 in70.0 in
Height68.2 in56.6 in
Curb Weight4,551 lb.3,263 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in27.1 in
Row 3 Headroom37.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.9 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.5 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
255/50HR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
CD player125Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
USB port25Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested244061%
Total Not Requested155039%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
LED tail lights (optional)0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Total Requested40031%
Total Not Requested90069%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested94084%
Total Not Requested17516%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested132576%
Total Not Requested42524%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Total Requested91570%
Total Not Requested40030%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Total Requested40031%
Total Not Requested90069%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested94084%
Total Not Requested17516%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested132576%
Total Not Requested42524%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Total Requested91570%
Total Not Requested40030%

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