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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: $23,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,279

Acura MDX Advance   
Difference: $20,937

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201720172017
ModelMDXMDXCLSCLSCLS
TrimAdvanceSport Hybrid AdvanceCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,650 $58,150 $67,550 $74,850 $108,900
Base Invoice $51,284 $54,563 $62,822 $69,611 $101,277
Night Package     300 300  
Alloy wheels, optional design     500 500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     1,900    
Premium 1 Package     3,250    
Driver Assistance Package     2,250 2,250 2,250
Parking Assist Package     1,290 1,290  
Folding second row seats     440 440  
Heated steering wheel     250 250  
Premium Package       4,200 2,200
Heated second row seats       625 625
Special order charge       250  
Around view cameras         800
Night Package     279 279  
Alloy wheels, optional design     465 465  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     1,767    
Premium 1 Package     3,023    
Driver Assistance Package     2,093 2,093 2,093
Parking Assist Package     1,200 1,200  
Folding second row seats     409 409  
Heated steering wheel     233 233  
Premium Package       3,906 2,046
Heated second row seats       581 581
Special order charge       233  
Around view cameras         744
Options (change) 0 0 10,180 10,105 5,875
Options (change) 0 0 9,469 9,399 5,464
Destination 995 995 925 925 925
Total Price $55,645 $59,145 $78,655 $85,880 $115,700
Total Invoice $52,279 $55,558 $73,216 $79,935 $107,666

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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: $22,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,472
Model Year20182018201720172017
ModelMDXMDXCLSCLSCLS
TrimAdvanceSport Hybrid AdvanceCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp I6257hp V6 H329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT9S7T9T9T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWDAWD
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)245/50-20245/50-20255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$55,645$59,145$78,655$85,880$115,700
Adjustments for Features0-2,400-500-1,765-4,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,645$56,745$78,155$84,115$111,010
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,100$0$5,960$32,855
Total Invoice$52,279$55,558$73,216$79,935$107,666
Adjustments for Features0-2,254-465-1,643-4,364
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,279$53,304$72,751$78,292$103,302
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,025$0$5,541$30,551

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20182018201720172017
ModelMDXMDXCLSCLSCLS
TrimAdvanceSport Hybrid AdvanceCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 $1400$1400 
7-speed automated manual $1200   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200
FWD$0    
AWD $1700  $1700
RWD  $0$0 
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0   
Display key$50$50   
Heated steering wheel$100$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
Sunshades, second row$125$125   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150$150
Collision preparation system, rear  $100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
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
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
Raised top speed limiter    $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0$0 
Body kit    $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Laminated front side windows$200$200   
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 $100$100
App support$0$0 $0$0
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 $100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150
Media drive$15$15 $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25 $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights   $200$200
Analog clock  $25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75   
Chronometer    $100
Cornering lights   $50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125   
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver    $300
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0   
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Folding third row seats$600$600   
Heated second row seats$200$200 $200$200
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
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Metal pedals  $75$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
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner    $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$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling    $350
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Total Value of Features$8,090$10,490$8,590$9,855$12,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,400$500$1,765$4,690
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,254-465-1,643-4,364

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20182017
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.4,035 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 CLS400

Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Total Requested50033%
Total Not Requested100067%
Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested160082%
Total Not Requested35018%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested135074%
Total Not Requested47526%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested115070%
Total Not Requested50030%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%

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