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

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Acura MDX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,315

Acura MDX Touring   
Difference: $33,270

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,092

Acura MDX Touring   
Difference: $32,202

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620182018
ModelMDXCLSCLS
TrimTouringCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,950 $75,150 $108,900
Base Invoice $36,002 $69,890 $101,277
Navigation system 2,750    
Folding second row seats   440  
Navigation system 2,475    
Folding second row seats   409  
Options (change) 2,750 440 0
Options (change) 2,475 409 0
Destination 615 995 995
Total Price $43,315 $76,585 $109,895
Total Invoice $39,092 $71,294 $102,272

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,716
Model Year200620182018
ModelMDXCLSCLS
TrimTouringCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine253hp V6402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionA5T9T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 8610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$43,315$76,585$109,895
Adjustments for Features0-3,745-7,495
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,315$72,840$102,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$29,560
Total Invoice$39,092$71,294$102,272
Adjustments for Features0-3,486-6,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,092$67,808$95,297
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$27,489

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year200620182018
ModelMDXCLSCLS
TrimTouringCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
AWD$1700 $1700
RWD $0 
Accessories 
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rack$300  
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat $50$50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Lockable rear differential$150  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Raised top speed limiter  $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler  $200
Tow hook(s), rear$25  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Cassette player$50  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Chronometer  $100
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers $50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, third row seats$125  
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,750$9,495$13,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,745$7,495
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,486-6,975

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20062018
ModelMDXCLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in113.2 in
Length188.7 in194.5 in
Width77.0 in74.1 in
Height68.7 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,472 lb.4,159 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.4 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.2 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.9 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.3 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in35.0 in
Row 3 Headroom36.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room58.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.6 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.5 ft315.3 ft3

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