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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: $46,510

Acura MDX   
Difference: $63,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,307

Acura MDX   
Difference: $59,965

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082018
ModelMDXCLS
TrimBaseAMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,195 $108,900
Base Invoice $36,514 $101,277
Sport Package 5,600  
Sport Package 5,078  
Options (change) 5,600 0
Options (change) 5,078 0
Destination 715 995
Total Price $46,510 $109,895
Total Invoice $42,307 $102,272

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $57,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $54,144
Model Year20082018
ModelMDXCLS
TrimBaseAMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6577hp V8
TransmissionT5T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/35-19
Total Price$46,510$109,895
Adjustments for Features0-6,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,510$103,640
Total Invoice$42,307$102,272
Adjustments for Features0-5,821
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,307$96,451

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20082018
ModelMDXCLS
TrimBaseAMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat $50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
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
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Chronometer $100
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights $1000
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding third row seats$600 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,775$13,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,821

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20082018
ModelMDXCLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in113.2 in
Length190.7 in194.5 in
Width78.5 in74.1 in
Height68.2 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,540 lb.4,159 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in35.0 in
Row 3 Headroom35.7 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 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.9 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.5 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested192585%
Total Not Requested35015%

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