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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: $27,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,279

Acura MDX Advance   
Difference: $24,702

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820122012
ModelMDXMDXCLSCLS
TrimAdvanceSport Hybrid AdvanceCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,650 $58,150 $71,300 $94,900
Base Invoice $51,284 $54,563 $66,309 $88,257
Premium 1 Package     4,390 3,690
Driver Assistance Package     2,950 2,950
Obstacle detection, rear     970 970
Heated second row seats     625 625
Special order charge     250 250
Rear spoiler     400  
Folding second row seats     440  
Heated steering wheel     490  
Premium 1 Package     4,083 3,432
Driver Assistance Package     2,744 2,744
Obstacle detection, rear     902 902
Heated second row seats     581 581
Special order charge     250 250
Rear spoiler     372  
Folding second row seats     409  
Heated steering wheel     456  
Options (change) 0 0 10,515 8,485
Options (change) 0 0 9,797 7,909
Destination 995 995 875 875
Total Price $55,645 $59,145 $82,690 $104,260
Total Invoice $52,279 $55,558 $76,981 $97,041

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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: $27,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,782
Model Year2018201820122012
ModelMDXMDXCLSCLS
TrimAdvanceSport Hybrid AdvanceCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp I6257hp V6 H402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT9S7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)501, 10529, 11610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20245/50-20255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$55,645$59,145$82,690$104,260
Adjustments for Features-85-2,4850-1,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,560$56,660$82,690$103,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,100$0$20,570
Total Invoice$52,279$55,558$76,981$97,041
Adjustments for Features-80-2,3340-931
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,199$53,224$76,981$96,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,025$0$19,129

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2018201820122012
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  
Display key$50$50  
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Remote start$150$150  
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
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, low-speed$200$200  
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure prevention  $150$150
Lane keeping assist$400$400  
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200
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
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
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 $150
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
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 passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Chronometer   $100
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Headlight washers  $50$50
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0  
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Massage, driver seat   $100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals   $75
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power release, second row seats$50$50  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Total Value of Features$8,400$10,800$8,315$9,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$85$2,485$0$1,000
Value of Feature Adjustments-80-2,3340-931

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20182012
ModelMDXCLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in113.2 in
Length196.2 in194.5 in
Width77.2 in74.1 in
Height67.4 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,002 lb.4,159 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in57.1 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 in56.5 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 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.4 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.4 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Total Requested190082%
Total Not Requested42518%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165092%
Total Not Requested1508%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested180072%
Total Not Requested70028%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165092%
Total Not Requested1508%

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