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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: $28,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,279

Acura MDX Advance   
Difference: $25,737

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820112011
ModelMDXMDXCLSCLS
TrimAdvanceSport Hybrid AdvanceCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,650 $58,150 $74,000 $99,050
Base Invoice $51,284 $54,563 $68,820 $92,116
Premium Package 1     4,070 3,310
Obstacle detection, rear     1,180 1,180
Adaptive cruise control     2,300 2,300
Premium Package 1     3,785 3,022
Obstacle detection, rear     1,097 1,097
Adaptive cruise control     2,139 2,139
Options (change) 0 0 7,550 6,790
Options (change) 0 0 7,021 6,258
Destination 995 995 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $55,645 $59,145 $83,725 $109,315
Total Invoice $52,279 $55,558 $78,016 $101,849

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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: $31,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,152
Model Year2018201820112011
ModelMDXMDXCLSCLS
TrimAdvanceSport Hybrid AdvanceCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp I6257hp V6 H382hp V8507hp V8
TransmissionT9S7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)501, 10529, 11510, 12510, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20245/50-20255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$55,645$59,145$83,725$109,315
Adjustments for Features-3,635-6,0350-1,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,010$53,110$83,725$107,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,100$0$23,990
Total Invoice$52,279$55,558$78,016$101,849
Adjustments for Features-3,415-5,6690-1,491
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,864$49,889$78,016$100,358
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,025$0$22,342

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2018201820112011
ModelMDXMDXCLSCLS
TrimAdvanceSport Hybrid AdvanceCLS550CLS63 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$1200
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  
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
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  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0
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  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
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 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
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$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  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Chronometer   $100
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 
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  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
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
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$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 headliner   $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$11,650$14,050$8,015$9,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,635$6,035$0$1,600
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,415-5,6690-1,491

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20182011
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.4,021 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in56.3 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 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.4 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.4 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested142577%
Total Not Requested42523%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested142577%
Total Not Requested42523%

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