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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: $43,475

Acura RDX   
Difference: $33,169

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,317

Acura RDX   
Difference: $30,107

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820062006
ModelRDXCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,800 $64,900 $86,600
Base Invoice $33,995 $60,357 $80,538
Advance Package 6,700    
Lighting Package   1,220 1,220
Obstacle detection, rear   1,100 1,100
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  
Adaptive cruise control   3,130 3,110
Advance Package 6,347    
Lighting Package   1,135 1,135
Obstacle detection, rear   1,023 1,023
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  
Adaptive cruise control   2,911 2,892
Options (change) 6,700 9,669 8,959
Options (change) 6,347 8,992 8,331
Destination 975 775 775
Gas Tax 0 1,300 1,700
Total Price $43,475 $76,644 $98,034
Total Invoice $41,317 $71,424 $91,344

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,019
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,915
Model Year201820062006
ModelRDXCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine279hp 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$43,475$76,644$98,034
Adjustments for Features-8500-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,625$76,644$97,084
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$20,440
Total Invoice$41,317$71,424$91,344
Adjustments for Features-8080-885
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,509$71,424$90,459
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$19,035

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year201820062006
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  
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Power liftgate$350  
Power trunk closer $350$350
Remote start$150  
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  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure warning$200  
Lane keeping assist$400  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera$200  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Wide-view rear camera$0  
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
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat $50$50
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  
HD radio$50  
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
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 passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50
LED headlights$1000  
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
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 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-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
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$8,690$7,840$8,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$850$0$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-8080-885

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20182006
ModelRDXCLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in112.4 in
Length184.4 in193.0 in
Width73.7 in73.7 in
Height65.0 in54.7 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.3,813 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 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

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote start150No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Total Requested285046%
Total Not Requested331554%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS500

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%

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