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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: $37,955

Acura RDX   
Difference: $34,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,950

Acura RDX   
Difference: $32,976

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009
ModelRDXCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,895 $70,700 $96,300
Base Invoice $31,164 $65,751 $89,559
Technology Package 3,300    
Technology Package 3,026    
Options (change) 3,300 0 0
Options (change) 3,026 0 0
Destination 760 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $37,955 $72,875 $99,775
Total Invoice $34,950 $67,926 $93,034

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,979
Model Year200920092009
ModelRDXCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4382hp V8507hp V8
TransmissionT5T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10480, 12480, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$37,955$72,875$99,775
Adjustments for Features0-1,070-2,770
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,955$71,805$97,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$25,200
Total Invoice$34,950$67,926$93,034
Adjustments for Features0-997-2,583
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,950$66,929$90,451
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$23,522

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year200920092009
ModelRDXCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$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 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera$200  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover$75  
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
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 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $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  
Chronometer  $100
Fog light, rear $100$100
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
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 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 headliner  $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
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$6,000$7,070$8,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,070$2,770
Value of Feature Adjustments0-997-2,583

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20092009
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.4,021 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in56.3 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 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.6 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95062%
Total Not Requested57538%

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