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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: $38,915

Acura RDX   
Difference: $34,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,564

Acura RDX   
Difference: $31,401

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320122012
ModelRDXCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,320 $71,300 $94,900
Base Invoice $32,245 $66,309 $88,257
Technology Package 3,700    
Rear spoiler   400  
Folding second row seats   440  
Technology Package 3,424    
Rear spoiler   372  
Folding second row seats   409  
Options (change) 3,700 840 0
Options (change) 3,424 781 0
Destination 895 875 875
Total Price $38,915 $73,015 $95,775
Total Invoice $36,564 $67,965 $89,132

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,138
Model Year201320122012
ModelRDXCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine273hp V6402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$38,915$73,015$95,775
Adjustments for Features0-3,505-4,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,915$69,510$91,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$21,935
Total Invoice$36,564$67,965$89,132
Adjustments for Features0-3,263-4,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,564$64,702$85,102
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$20,400

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year201320122012
ModelRDXCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Power liftgate$350  
Proximity key$250  
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  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Chronometer  $100
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim $250$250
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
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
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
Total Value of Features$3,775$7,280$8,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,505$4,330
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,263-4,030

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20132012
ModelRDXCLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in113.2 in
Length183.5 in194.5 in
Width73.7 in74.1 in
Height66.1 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,718 lb.4,159 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.1 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.3 ft315.3 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 sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested166566%
Total Not Requested85034%

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