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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: $40,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,374

Acura RDX   
Difference: $37,664

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120182018
ModelRDXCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,895 $75,150 $108,900
Base Invoice $30,646 $69,890 $101,277
Technology Package 3,100    
Night Package   300  
Alloy wheels, optional design   500  
Folding second row seats   440  
Technology Package 2,843    
Night Package   279  
Alloy wheels, optional design   465  
Folding second row seats   409  
Options (change) 3,100 1,240 0
Options (change) 2,843 1,153 0
Destination 885 995 995
Total Price $36,880 $77,385 $109,895
Total Invoice $34,374 $72,038 $102,272

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,920
Model Year201120182018
ModelRDXCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT5T9T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWD
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$77,385$109,895
Adjustments for Features0-6,170-10,270
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,880$71,215$99,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$28,410
Total Invoice$34,374$72,038$102,272
Adjustments for Features0-5,744-9,558
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,374$66,294$92,714
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$26,420

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year201120182018
ModelRDXCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
FWD$0  
RWD $0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
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  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Raised top speed limiter  $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
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
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Boost gauge$75  
Chronometer  $100
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals $75$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
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,725$9,895$13,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,170$10,270
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,744-9,558

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20112018
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%

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