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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: $39,115

Acura RDX   
Difference: $75,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,749

Acura RDX   
Difference: $70,239

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012201220122012
ModelRDXCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-Class
TrimBaseCL550CL63 AMGCL600CL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $34,520 $114,100 $151,500 $158,700 $211,000
Base Invoice $32,430 $106,113 $140,895 $147,591 $196,230
Technology Package 3,700        
Technology Package 3,424        
Options (change) 3,700 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 3,424 0 0 0 0
Destination 895 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000 2,600 2,100
Total Price $39,115 $114,975 $153,375 $162,175 $213,975
Total Invoice $36,749 $106,988 $142,770 $151,066 $199,205

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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: $68,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $62,953
Model Year20142012201220122012
ModelRDXCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-Class
TrimBaseCL550CL63 AMGCL600CL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine273hp V6429hp V8536hp V8510hp V12621hp V12
TransmissionT6T7T7T5T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
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)235/60-18255/45-18255/35-20255/45-19255/35-20
Total Price$39,115$114,975$153,375$162,175$213,975
Adjustments for Features0-7,830-10,530-13,780-14,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,115$107,145$142,845$148,395$199,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$35,700$41,250$92,025
Total Invoice$36,749$106,988$142,770$151,066$199,205
Adjustments for Features0-7,286-9,802-12,836-13,783
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,749$99,702$132,968$138,230$185,422
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$33,266$38,528$85,720

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

Model Year20142012201220122012
ModelRDXCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-Class
TrimBaseCL550CL63 AMGCL600CL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000$1000
FWD$0    
AWD $1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850
Cruise control$150$150$150  
Heated steering wheel   $100 
Parking guidance system - passive $250$250$250$250
Power door closers $300$300$300$300
Power liftgate$350    
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350
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 collision prevention   $150$150
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning   $200$200
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225$225
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention   $150$150
Lane departure warning   $200$200
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    
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150  
Regenerative braking $0   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350    
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200
Rear spoiler$200    
Infotainment 
App support$0    
Aux input$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25    
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325
CD player$125    
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Media drive$15    
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$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
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
Spotter mirror(s)$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$300
Folding second row seats$300    
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500   
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100    
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000   
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50$50
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  
Total Value of Features$4,490$12,320$15,020$18,270$19,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,830$10,530$13,780$14,805
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,286-9,802-12,836-13,783

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

Model Year20142012
ModelRDXCL-Class
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase105.7 in116.3 in
Length183.5 in200.6 in
Width73.7 in73.7 in
Height66.1 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,718 lb.4,620 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in62.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.1 ft313.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.3 ft313.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Power liftgate350No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested177571%
Total Not Requested74029%

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