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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: $39,115

Acura RDX   
Difference: $41,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,749

Acura RDX   
Difference: $38,031

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420112011
ModelRDXCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,520 $74,000 $99,050
Base Invoice $32,430 $68,820 $92,116
Technology Package 3,700    
Premium Package 1   4,070 3,310
Technology Package 3,424    
Premium Package 1   3,785 3,022
Options (change) 3,700 4,070 3,310
Options (change) 3,424 3,785 3,022
Destination 895 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $39,115 $80,245 $105,835
Total Invoice $36,749 $74,780 $98,613

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,996
Model Year201420112011
ModelRDXCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine273hp V6382hp V8507hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10510, 12510, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$39,115$80,245$105,835
Adjustments for Features0-4,330-5,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,115$75,915$99,905
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$23,990
Total Invoice$36,749$74,780$98,613
Adjustments for Features0-4,035-5,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,749$70,745$93,088
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$22,343

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year201420112011
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  
Power trunk closer $350$350
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$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
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  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
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
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
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
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$3,975$8,305$9,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,330$5,930
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,035-5,525

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20142011
ModelRDXCLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in112.4 in
Length183.5 in193.0 in
Width73.7 in73.7 in
Height66.1 in54.7 in
Curb Weight3,718 lb.4,021 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in56.3 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 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.1 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.3 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Fog lights125Yes
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 Requested179071%
Total Not Requested72529%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested112561%
Total Not Requested72539%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested112561%
Total Not Requested72539%

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