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

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Acura RDX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,165

Acura RDX   
Difference: $34,089

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,106

Acura RDX   
Difference: $32,306

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720062006
ModelRDXCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,995 $64,900 $86,600
Base Invoice $30,159 $60,357 $80,538
Technology Package 3,500    
Lighting Package   1,220 1,220
CD changer, in-dash   430 430
Satellite radio   699 699
Navigation system   1,240 1,240
Heated front seats   690  
Technology Package 3,277    
Lighting Package   1,135 1,135
CD changer, in-dash   400 400
Satellite radio   650 650
Navigation system   1,153 1,153
Heated front seats   642  
Options (change) 3,500 4,279 3,589
Options (change) 3,277 3,980 3,338
Destination 670 775 775
Gas Tax 0 1,300 1,700
Total Price $37,165 $71,254 $92,664
Total Invoice $34,106 $66,412 $86,351

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $32,684
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,996
Model Year200720062006
ModelRDXCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4302hp V8469hp V8
TransmissionT5T7T5
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10?, 9480, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$37,165$71,254$92,664
Adjustments for Features0-1,405-2,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,165$69,849$90,309
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$20,460
Total Invoice$34,106$66,412$86,351
Adjustments for Features0-1,310-2,195
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,106$65,102$84,156
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$19,054

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year200720062006
ModelRDXCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 $1000
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera$200  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover$75  
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Surround sound$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Boost gauge$75  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,975$7,380$8,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,405$2,355
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,310-2,195

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20072006
ModelRDXCLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in112.4 in
Length180.7 in193.0 in
Width73.6 in73.7 in
Height65.2 in54.7 in
Curb Weight3,969 lb.3,813 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.8 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.6 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested85052%
Total Not Requested77548%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS500

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%

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