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

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Acura RDX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,715

Acura RDX   
Difference: $3,990

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,306

Acura RDX   
Difference: $3,405

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520162016
ModelRDXCLACLA
TrimBaseCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,095 $32,050 $49,500
Base Invoice $32,962 $29,807 $46,035
Technology Package 3,700    
Multimedia Package   2,480 2,480
Premium Package   2,400 2,400
Interior Package   1,650 1,650
Sunroof, large   1,480 1,480
Adaptive dampers - electrical   850  
Xenon HID headlights   850  
Rear spoiler   300 300
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Technology Package 3,424    
Multimedia Package   2,306 2,306
Premium Package   2,232 2,232
Interior Package   1,535 1,535
Sunroof, large   1,376 1,376
Adaptive dampers - electrical   791  
Xenon HID headlights   791  
Rear spoiler   279 279
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669
Options (change) 3,700 10,730 9,030
Options (change) 3,424 9,979 8,397
Destination 920 925 925
Total Price $39,715 $43,705 $59,455
Total Invoice $37,306 $40,711 $55,357

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,970
Model Year201520162016
ModelRDXCLACLA
TrimBaseCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine273hp V6208hp I4375hp I4
TransmissionT6S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$39,715$43,705$59,455
Adjustments for Features0-1,540-4,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,715$42,165$54,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,825
Total Invoice$37,306$40,711$55,357
Adjustments for Features0-1,435-4,157
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,306$39,276$51,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,924

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year201520162016
ModelRDXCLACLA
TrimBaseCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Power liftgate$350  
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Console with shifter$150 $150
Console without shifter $150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust  $250
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Front splitter spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Chronometer  $100
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$4,525$6,065$8,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,540$4,465
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,435-4,157

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20152016
ModelRDXCLA
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in106.3 in
Length183.5 in182.3 in
Width73.7 in70.0 in
Height66.1 in56.6 in
Curb Weight3,718 lb.3,263 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.1 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.3 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Power liftgate350No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested169067%
Total Not Requested82533%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested94074%
Total Not Requested32526%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115073%
Total Not Requested42527%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90074%
Total Not Requested31526%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested94074%
Total Not Requested32526%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115073%
Total Not Requested42527%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested41532%

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