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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: $27,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,279

Acura MDX Advance   
Difference: $25,256

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201420142014
ModelMDXMDXCLSCLSCLS
TrimAdvanceSport Hybrid AdvanceCLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,650 $58,150 $72,100 $99,500 $106,500
Base Invoice $51,284 $54,563 $67,053 $92,535 $99,045
Premium 1 Package     4,150 3,690 3,690
Driver Assistance Package     2,950 2,950 2,950
Obstacle detection, rear     970 970 970
Heated second row seats     625 625 625
Special order charge     250 250 250
Rear spoiler     400    
Folding second row seats     440    
Heated steering wheel     490    
Premium 1 Package     3,860 3,432 3,432
Driver Assistance Package     2,744 2,744 2,744
Obstacle detection, rear     902 902 902
Heated second row seats     581 581 581
Special order charge     233 233 233
Rear spoiler     372    
Folding second row seats     409    
Heated steering wheel     456    
Options (change) 0 0 10,275 8,485 8,485
Options (change) 0 0 9,557 7,892 7,892
Destination 995 995 925 925 925
Total Price $55,645 $59,145 $83,300 $108,910 $115,910
Total Invoice $52,279 $55,558 $77,535 $101,352 $107,862

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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: $27,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,940
Model Year20182018201420142014
ModelMDXMDXCLSCLSCLS
TrimAdvanceSport Hybrid AdvanceCLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp I6257hp V6 H402hp V8550hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT9S7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)501, 10529, 11610, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20245/50-20255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$55,645$59,145$83,300$108,910$115,910
Adjustments for Features0-2,400-340-3,140-3,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,645$56,745$82,960$105,770$112,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,100$0$22,810$29,410
Total Invoice$52,279$55,558$77,535$101,352$107,862
Adjustments for Features0-2,254-316-2,922-3,294
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,279$53,304$77,219$98,430$104,568
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,025$0$21,211$27,349

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20182018201420142014
ModelMDXMDXCLSCLSCLS
TrimAdvanceSport Hybrid AdvanceCLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400    
7-speed automated manual $1200   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0    
AWD $1700 $1700$1700
RWD  $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$350
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote start$150$150   
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500$500
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225$225
Sunshades, second row$125$125   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Around view cameras$500$500   
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150$150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100   
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention  $150$150$150
Lane keeping assist$400$400   
Pedestrian detection$50$50   
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500   
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 $100$100
Wide-view front camera$150$150   
Wide-view rear camera$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Console with shifter  $150$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$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control$125$125   
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250   
Rear HVAC unit$400$400   
Rear wiper$175$175   
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Torque-vectoring, dual-electric-motor-based, rear $500   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 $150$150
Raised top speed limiter    $0
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Laminated front side windows$200$200   
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100   
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75   
Chronometer   $100$100
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125   
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors$50$50   
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300$300
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0   
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Folding third row seats$600$600   
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Massage, driver seat   $100$100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Metal pedals   $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$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$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 $200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,600$11,000$8,940$11,740$12,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,400$340$3,140$3,540
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,254-316-2,922-3,294

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20182014
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.4,256 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
LED headlights500Yes
Total Requested180081%
Total Not Requested42519%
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, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested185093%
Total Not Requested1507%

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?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500Yes
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, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested185093%
Total Not Requested1507%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG S

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
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500Yes
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, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested185093%
Total Not Requested1507%

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