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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: $4,330

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,306

Acura RDX   
Difference: $3,720

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520182018
ModelRDXCLACLA
TrimBaseCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,095 $32,700 $50,400
Base Invoice $32,962 $30,411 $46,872
Technology Package 3,700    
Multimedia Package   2,300 2,300
Premium Package   1,800 1,800
Interior Package   1,650  
Convenience Package   400 400
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   850  
Sunroof, large   1,480 1,480
Adaptive dampers - electrical   850 850
Rear spoiler   300  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package     1,650
Technology Package 3,424    
Multimedia Package   2,139 2,139
Premium Package   1,674 1,674
Interior Package   1,535  
Convenience Package   372 372
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   791  
Sunroof, large   1,376 1,376
Adaptive dampers - electrical   791 791
Rear spoiler   273  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package     1,535
Options (change) 3,700 10,350 9,200
Options (change) 3,424 9,620 8,556
Destination 920 995 995
Total Price $39,715 $44,045 $60,595
Total Invoice $37,306 $41,026 $56,423

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,182
Model Year201520182018
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, 10?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$39,715$44,045$60,595
Adjustments for Features0-2,725-5,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,715$41,320$55,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,825
Total Invoice$37,306$41,026$56,423
Adjustments for Features0-2,538-5,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,306$38,488$51,348
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,860

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year201520182018
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  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Power liftgate$350  
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start via app $75$75
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
Blind spot warning system $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 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Front splitter spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
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
Surround sound$250  
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
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Color seat belts  $0
Interior trim, special color  $0
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$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$5,075$7,800$10,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,725$5,450
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,538-5,075

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20152018
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 sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested144057%
Total Not Requested107543%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested65068%
Total Not Requested30032%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Total Requested25077%
Total Not Requested7523%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested65068%
Total Not Requested30032%
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior trim, special color0No
Color seat belts0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Total Requested25077%
Total Not Requested7523%

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