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Acura RDX vs. Mercedes-Benz CL-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RDX vs. Mercedes-Benz CL-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,880

Acura RDX   
Difference: $69,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,374

Acura RDX   
Difference: $64,244

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008200820082008
ModelRDXCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-Class
TrimBaseCL550CL600CL63 AMGCL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $32,895 $103,600 $147,400 $137,500 $197,500
Base Invoice $30,646 $96,348 $137,082 $127,875 $183,675
Technology Package 3,100        
iPod integration   425 425 425 425
Technology Package 2,843        
iPod integration   395 395 395 395
Options (change) 3,100 425 425 425 425
Options (change) 2,843 395 395 395 395
Destination 885 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,000 3,000 2,600 3,000
Total Price $36,880 $105,900 $151,700 $141,400 $201,800
Total Invoice $34,374 $98,618 $141,352 $131,745 $187,945

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mercedes-Benz CL-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $60,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $56,706
Model Year20122008200820082008
ModelRDXCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-Class
TrimBaseCL550CL600CL63 AMGCL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine240hp I4382hp V8510hp V12518hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionT5T7T5T7T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10600, 11600, 11600, 11600, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18255/45-18255/45-18255/35-20255/35-20
Total Price$36,880$105,900$151,700$141,400$201,800
Adjustments for Features0-8,095-13,495-10,245-14,520
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,880$97,805$138,205$131,155$187,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$40,400$33,350$89,475
Total Invoice$34,374$98,618$141,352$131,745$187,945
Adjustments for Features0-7,538-12,574-9,545-13,523
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,374$91,080$128,778$122,200$174,422
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$37,698$31,120$83,342

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mercedes-Benz CL-Class

Model Year20122008200820082008
ModelRDXCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-Class
TrimBaseCL550CL600CL63 AMGCL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 $1000 $1000
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 $1200 
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850 $850
Cruise control$150$150 $150 
Heated steering wheel  $100  
Parking guidance system - passive  $250 $250
Power door closers $300$300$300$300
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225$225
Sunshades, second row, power    $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0    
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200 $200
Blind spot warning system  $200 $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0 $0 
Forward collision warning  $200 $200
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225$225
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Night vision  $1750 $1750
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0 $0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300
Rearview camera$200 $200 $200
Temporary spare tire$150    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover$75    
Cargo net $40$40$40$40
Console with shifter$150    
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Second-row low console $100$100$100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125
Rear wiper$175    
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350    
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200
Rear spoiler$200    
Infotainment 
Aux input$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25    
Bluetooth cell phone link$100    
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Traffic + travel information$25    
USB port$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150
Boost gauge$75    
Chronometer   $100$100
Compass$0    
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Digital instruments $0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat    $100
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300
Folding second row seats$300    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150 
Massage, driver seat  $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals   $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats    $225
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power recliner, second row seats    $150
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650$650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000$4000$4000
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,900$11,995$17,395$14,145$18,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,095$13,495$10,245$14,520
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,538-12,574-9,545-13,523

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mercedes-Benz CL-Class

Model Year20122008
ModelRDXCL-Class
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase104.3 in116.3 in
Length180.7 in199.4 in
Width73.6 in73.7 in
Height65.2 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,744 lb.4,486 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in62.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.8 ft312.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.6 ft312.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested37525%

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