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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: $35,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,564

Acura RDX   
Difference: $33,126

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201720172017
ModelRDXCLSCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,320 $67,550 $74,850 $108,900
Base Invoice $32,245 $62,822 $69,611 $101,277
Technology Package 3,700      
Night Package   300 300  
Alloy wheels, optional design   500 500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,900    
Premium 1 Package   3,250    
Folding second row seats   440 440  
Premium Package       2,500
Technology Package 3,424      
Night Package   279 279  
Alloy wheels, optional design   465 465  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,767    
Premium 1 Package   3,023    
Folding second row seats   409 409  
Premium Package       2,325
Options (change) 3,700 6,390 1,240 2,500
Options (change) 3,424 5,943 1,153 2,325
Destination 895 925 925 925
Total Price $38,915 $74,865 $77,015 $112,325
Total Invoice $36,564 $69,690 $71,689 $104,527

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,434
Model Year2013201720172017
ModelRDXCLSCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine273hp V6329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT6T9T9T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10610, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$38,915$74,865$77,015$112,325
Adjustments for Features0-6,115-5,355-11,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,915$68,750$71,660$101,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,910$32,470
Total Invoice$36,564$69,690$71,689$104,527
Adjustments for Features0-5,692-4,985-10,334
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,564$63,998$66,704$94,193
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,706$30,195

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2013201720172017
ModelRDXCLSCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0   
Power liftgate$350   
Power trunk closer $350 $350
Proximity key$250$250 $250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera$200$200 $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo cover$75   
Second-row low console $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control$125   
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Residual heat $50$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$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$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive$15 $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information$25 $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights   $200
Analog clock $25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Chronometer   $100
Cornering lights   $50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors $50 $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50   
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Massage, driver seat   $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Total Value of Features$4,865$10,980$10,220$15,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,115$5,355$11,105
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,692-4,985-10,334

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20132017
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.4,035 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 information25Yes
Total Requested169067%
Total Not Requested82533%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400

Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1500100%
Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested125064%
Total Not Requested70036%

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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested80048%
Total Not Requested85052%

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