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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: $55,645

Acura MDX Advance   
Difference: $20,999

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,279

Acura MDX Advance   
Difference: $19,145

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820062006
ModelMDXMDXCLSCLS
TrimAdvanceSport Hybrid AdvanceCLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,650 $58,150 $64,900 $86,600
Base Invoice $51,284 $54,563 $60,357 $80,538
Lighting Package     1,220 1,220
Obstacle detection, rear     1,100 1,100
Power trunk closer     510 510
Adaptive cruise control     3,130 3,110
Satellite radio     699 699
Proximity key     1,080 1,080
Navigation system     1,240 1,240
Heated front seats     690  
Lighting Package     1,135 1,135
Obstacle detection, rear     1,023 1,023
Power trunk closer     474 474
Adaptive cruise control     2,911 2,892
Satellite radio     650 650
Proximity key     1,004 1,004
Navigation system     1,153 1,153
Heated front seats     642  
Options (change) 0 0 9,669 8,959
Options (change) 0 0 8,992 8,331
Destination 995 995 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 1,700
Total Price $55,645 $59,145 $76,644 $98,034
Total Invoice $52,279 $55,558 $71,424 $91,344

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX Advance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,349
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,171
Model Year2018201820062006
ModelMDXMDXCLSCLS
TrimAdvanceSport Hybrid AdvanceCLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp I6257hp V6 H302hp V8469hp V8
TransmissionT9S7T7T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)501, 10529, 11?, 9480, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20245/50-20245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$55,645$59,145$76,644$98,034
Adjustments for Features-5,350-7,8500-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,295$51,295$76,644$97,084
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,000$0$20,440
Total Invoice$52,279$55,558$71,424$91,344
Adjustments for Features-5,026-7,3740-885
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,253$48,184$71,424$90,459
Cost Above Minimum$0$931$0$19,035

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2018201820062006
ModelMDXMDXCLSCLS
TrimAdvanceSport Hybrid AdvanceCLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400   
7-speed automated manual $1200  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
FWD$0   
AWD $1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0  
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Display key$50$50  
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Remote start$150$150  
Sunshades, second row$125$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Around view cameras$500$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Lane keeping assist$400$400  
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Wide-view front camera$150$150  
Wide-view rear camera$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250  
Second-row high console$250$250  
Second-row low console  $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat  $50$50
Drivetrain 
Torque-vectoring, dual-electric-motor-based, rear $500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
HD radio$50$50  
Media drive$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250 $250
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Compass$0$0  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0  
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
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$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power release, second row seats$50$50  
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 inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$12,365$14,865$7,015$7,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,350$7,850$0$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,026-7,3740-885

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20182006
ModelMDXCLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in112.4 in
Length196.2 in193.0 in
Width77.2 in73.7 in
Height67.4 in54.7 in
Curb Weight4,002 lb.3,813 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.5 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.6 in35.0 in
Row 3 Headroom35.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom28.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.4 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.4 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS500

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%

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