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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: $38,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,317

Acura RDX   
Difference: $35,058

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820132013
ModelRDXCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,800 $72,000 $95,900
Base Invoice $33,995 $66,960 $89,187
Advance Package 6,700    
Premium 1 Package   4,390 3,690
Driver Assistance Package   2,950 2,950
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970
Rear spoiler   400  
Folding second row seats   440  
Advance Package 6,347    
Premium 1 Package   4,083 3,432
Driver Assistance Package   2,744 2,744
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902
Rear spoiler   372  
Folding second row seats   409  
Options (change) 6,700 9,150 7,610
Options (change) 6,347 8,510 7,078
Destination 975 905 905
Total Price $43,475 $82,055 $104,415
Total Invoice $41,317 $76,375 $97,170

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,739
Model Year201820132013
ModelRDXCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine279hp 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$43,475$82,055$104,415
Adjustments for Features0-4,640-5,740
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,475$77,415$98,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$21,260
Total Invoice$41,317$76,375$97,170
Adjustments for Features0-4,319-5,342
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,317$72,056$91,828
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$19,772

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year201820132013
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 app $25$25
Remote start$150  
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention $150$150
Lane keeping assist$400  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Rear side airbags $300$300
Wide-view rear camera$0  
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
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
SD Card slot $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Chronometer  $100
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Massage, driver seat  $100
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $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 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$4,525$9,165$10,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,640$5,740
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,319-5,342

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20182013
ModelRDXCLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in113.2 in
Length184.4 in194.5 in
Width73.7 in74.1 in
Height65.0 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.4,159 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 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

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Fog lights125No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote start150No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Total Requested491580%
Total Not Requested125020%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Total Requested170073%
Total Not Requested62527%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested185093%
Total Not Requested1507%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested160064%
Total Not Requested90036%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested185093%
Total Not Requested1507%

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