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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: $45,545

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $8,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,421

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $7,146

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220182018
ModelMDXCLACLA
TrimBaseCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,030 $32,700 $50,400
Base Invoice $39,863 $30,411 $46,872
Advance Package 9,625    
Driver Assistance Package   1,500 1,500
Premium Package   1,800 1,800
Multimedia Package   2,300 2,300
Interior Package   1,650  
Convenience Package   400 400
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   850  
Sunroof, large   1,480 1,480
Rear spoiler   300  
Adaptive dampers - electrical   850 850
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package     1,650
Advance Package 8,809    
Driver Assistance Package   1,395 1,395
Premium Package   1,674 1,674
Multimedia Package   2,139 2,139
Interior Package   1,535  
Convenience Package   372 372
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   791  
Sunroof, large   1,376 1,376
Rear spoiler   273  
Adaptive dampers - electrical   791 791
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package     1,535
Options (change) 9,625 11,850 10,700
Options (change) 8,809 11,015 9,951
Destination 895 995 995
Total Price $53,550 $45,545 $62,095
Total Invoice $49,567 $42,421 $57,818

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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: $6,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,744
Model Year201220182018
ModelMDXCLACLA
TrimBaseCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6208hp I4375hp I4
TransmissionT6S7S7
DrivetrainAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$53,550$45,545$62,095
Adjustments for Features-1,5150-2,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,035$45,545$59,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,825
Total Invoice$49,567$42,421$57,818
Adjustments for Features-1,4020-2,537
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,165$42,421$55,281
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,860

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year201220182018
ModelMDXCLACLA
TrimBaseCLA250AMG CLA45
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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Power liftgate$350  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start via app $75$75
Remote window/roof operation$15  
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  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
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 
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 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Body kit  $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Front splitter spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Chronometer  $100
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Color seat belts  $0
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding third row seats$600  
Interior trim, special color  $0
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $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 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$9,765$8,250$10,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,515$0$2,725
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4020-2,537

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20122018
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 - electrical500Yes
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
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
USB port25Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested269067%
Total Not Requested130033%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Total Requested25077%
Total Not Requested7523%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74065%
Total Not Requested40035%
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior trim, special color0No
Color seat belts0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Total Requested25077%
Total Not Requested7523%

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