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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: $46,145

Acura RDX   
Difference: $32,860

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2021202120072007
ModelRDXRDXCLSCLS
TrimBasePMC EditionCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,400 $51,000 $66,900 $92,200
Advance Package 6,700 6,700    
Premium Package 2     4,740 3,600
Obstacle detection, rear     1,110 1,110
Power trunk closer     520 520
Adaptive cruise control     3,160 3,160
Voice control for nav and audio     500  
Advance Package 6,347 6,347    
Premium Package 2     4,408 3,348
Obstacle detection, rear     1,032 1,032
Power trunk closer     484 484
Adaptive cruise control     2,939 2,939
Voice control for nav and audio     465  
Options (change) 6,700 6,700 10,030 8,390
Options (change) 6,347 6,347 9,328 7,803
Destination 1,045 1,045 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $46,145 $58,745 $79,005 $103,965

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura RDX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura RDX PMC Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $32,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $66,419
Model Year2021202120072007
ModelRDXRDXCLSCLS
TrimBasePMC EditionCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine272hp I4272hp I4382hp V8507hp V8
TransmissionT10T10T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10410, 10480, 13480, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19255/45-20245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$46,145$58,745$79,005$103,965
Adjustments for Features0-1,700-25-900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,145$57,045$78,980$103,065
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,900$0$24,085

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2021202120072007
ModelRDXRDXCLSCLS
TrimBasePMC EditionCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500$1500  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
FWD$0   
AWD $1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0  
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Remote start$150$150  
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Lane keeping assist$400$400  
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera$200$200  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
Wide-view rear camera$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo cover$75$75  
Second-row low console  $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat  $50$50
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
HD radio$50$50  
Media drive$15$15  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Chronometer   $100
Compass$0$0  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$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$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$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$8,465$10,165$8,490$9,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,700$25$900
Value of Feature Adjustments0-214-23-839

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20212007
ModelRDXCLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in112.4 in
Length186.8 in193.0 in
Width74.8 in73.7 in
Height65.7 in54.7 in
Curb Weight3,784 lb.3,993 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.1 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.1 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.9 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote start150No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
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 audio100Yes
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 Requested325053%
Total Not Requested291547%

Option Package Details
Acura RDX PMC Edition

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote start150No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
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 audio100Yes
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 Requested325053%
Total Not Requested291547%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested195082%
Total Not Requested42518%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested175080%
Total Not Requested42520%

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