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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: $36,880

Acura RDX   
Difference: $36,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,374

Acura RDX   
Difference: $34,272

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120132013
ModelRDXCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,895 $72,000 $95,900
Base Invoice $30,646 $66,960 $89,187
Technology Package 3,100    
Rear spoiler   400  
Folding second row seats   440  
Technology Package 2,843    
Rear spoiler   372  
Folding second row seats   409  
Options (change) 3,100 840 0
Options (change) 2,843 781 0
Destination 885 905 905
Total Price $36,880 $73,745 $96,805
Total Invoice $34,374 $68,646 $90,092

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $32,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,227
Model Year201120132013
ModelRDXCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT5T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$36,880$73,745$96,805
Adjustments for Features0-4,345-5,170
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,880$69,400$91,635
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$22,235
Total Invoice$34,374$68,646$90,092
Adjustments for Features0-4,045-4,811
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,374$64,601$85,281
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$20,680

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year201120132013
ModelRDXCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
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
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $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
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Boost gauge$75  
Chronometer  $100
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,025$7,370$8,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,345$5,170
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,045-4,811

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20112013
ModelRDXCLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in113.2 in
Length180.7 in194.5 in
Width73.6 in74.1 in
Height65.2 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,744 lb.4,159 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in57.1 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 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.8 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.6 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%

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