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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: $53,440

Acura MDX   
Difference: $24,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,023

Acura MDX   
Difference: $23,697

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120082008
ModelMDXCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,930 $67,950 $93,550
Base Invoice $39,410 $63,194 $87,002
Advance Package 9,625    
Premium Package 2   4,770 4,035
Adaptive cruise control   2,200 2,200
Voice control for nav and audio   510 510
iPod integration   425 425
Advance Package 8,728    
Premium Package 2   4,436 3,753
Adaptive cruise control   2,046 2,046
Voice control for nav and audio   474 474
iPod integration   395 395
Options (change) 9,625 7,905 7,170
Options (change) 8,728 7,351 6,668
Destination 885 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $53,440 $78,030 $104,195
Total Invoice $49,023 $72,720 $97,145

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,156
Model Year201120082008
ModelMDXCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6382hp V8507hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10480, 13480, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$53,440$78,030$104,195
Adjustments for Features-5000-1,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,940$78,030$102,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$24,465
Total Invoice$49,023$72,720$97,145
Adjustments for Features-4590-1,585
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,564$72,720$95,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$22,840

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year201120082008
ModelMDXCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350  
Power trunk closer $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera$200  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat $50$50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive$15  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Chronometer  $100
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300  
Folding third row seats$600  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$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$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$7,565$7,065$8,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$500$0$1,700
Value of Feature Adjustments-4590-1,585

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20112008
ModelMDXCLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in112.4 in
Length191.6 in193.0 in
Width78.5 in73.7 in
Height68.2 in54.7 in
Curb Weight4,551 lb.3,993 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in56.2 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 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in35.0 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 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.9 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.5 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
255/50HR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested257565%
Total Not Requested141535%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Total Requested185073%
Total Not Requested67527%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Total Requested185073%
Total Not Requested67527%

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