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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: $39,715

Acura RDX   
Difference: $32,699

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,306

Acura RDX   
Difference: $30,184

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520062006
ModelRDXCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,095 $64,900 $86,600
Base Invoice $32,962 $60,357 $80,538
Technology Package 3,700    
Lighting Package   1,220 1,220
Power trunk closer   510 510
Satellite radio   699 699
Proximity key   1,080 1,080
Navigation system   1,240 1,240
Heated front seats   690  
Technology Package 3,424    
Lighting Package   1,135 1,135
Power trunk closer   474 474
Satellite radio   650 650
Proximity key   1,004 1,004
Navigation system   1,153 1,153
Heated front seats   642  
Options (change) 3,700 5,439 4,749
Options (change) 3,424 5,058 4,416
Destination 920 775 775
Gas Tax 0 1,300 1,700
Total Price $39,715 $72,414 $93,824
Total Invoice $37,306 $67,490 $87,429

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,184
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,840
Model Year201520062006
ModelRDXCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine273hp V6302hp V8469hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10?, 9480, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$39,715$72,414$93,824
Adjustments for Features0-2,515-3,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,715$69,899$90,359
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$20,460
Total Invoice$37,306$67,490$87,429
Adjustments for Features0-2,344-3,229
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,306$65,146$84,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$19,054

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year201520062006
ModelRDXCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Power liftgate$350  
Power trunk closer $350$350
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera$200  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover$75  
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
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
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250 $250
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300  
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
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 inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
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$1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$4,340$6,855$7,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,515$3,465
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,344-3,229

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20152006
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.3,813 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in56.2 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 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.3 ft315.8 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 player0No
Power liftgate350No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested167567%
Total Not Requested84033%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS500

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%

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