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Acura RL vs. Mercedes-Benz CL-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RL vs. Mercedes-Benz CL-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $57,045

Acura RL   
Difference: $53,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,187

Acura RL   
Difference: $50,904

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008200820082008
ModelRLCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-Class
TrimBaseCL550CL600CL63 AMGCL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $48,200 $103,600 $147,400 $137,500 $197,500
Base Invoice $44,098 $96,348 $137,082 $127,875 $183,675
Advance Package 7,950        
Premium I Package   1,960      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,850   2,850  
iPod integration   425 425 425 425
Advance Package 7,194        
Premium I Package   1,823      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,650   2,650  
iPod integration   395 395 395 395
Options (change) 7,950 5,235 425 3,275 425
Options (change) 7,194 4,868 395 3,045 395
Destination 895 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,000 3,000 2,600 3,000
Total Price $57,045 $110,710 $151,700 $144,250 $201,800
Total Invoice $52,187 $103,091 $141,352 $134,395 $187,945

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Mercedes-Benz CL-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $47,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,140
Model Year20122008200820082008
ModelRLCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-Class
TrimBaseCL550CL600CL63 AMGCL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine300hp V6382hp V8510hp V12518hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionT6T7T5T7T5
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10600, 11600, 11600, 11600, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18255/45-18255/45-18255/35-20255/35-20
Total Price$57,045$110,710$151,700$144,250$201,800
Adjustments for Features0-6,190-9,690-7,790-10,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,045$104,520$142,010$136,460$191,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$37,490$31,940$86,565
Total Invoice$52,187$103,091$141,352$134,395$187,945
Adjustments for Features0-5,764-9,029-7,258-9,979
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,187$97,327$132,323$127,137$177,966
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$34,996$29,810$80,639

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Mercedes-Benz CL-Class

Model Year20122008200820082008
ModelRLCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-Class
TrimBaseCL550CL600CL63 AMGCL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 $1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000 $1000
AWD$1700    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0    
Adaptive cruise control$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850$850
Heated steering wheel  $100  
Parking guidance system - passive $250$250$250$250
Power door closers $300$300$300$300
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350
Sunshades, second row$125    
Sunshades, second row, power    $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0    
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 $200 $200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225$225
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Night vision  $1750 $1750
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300
Rearview camera$200 $200 $200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Console with shifter$150    
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100    
Second-row low console $100$100$100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500    
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75    
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50    
Bluetooth cell phone link$100    
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25    
USB port$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Chronometer   $100$100
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Digital instruments $0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat    $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300$300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 
Massage, driver seat  $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals   $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats    $225
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power recliner, second row seats    $150
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650$650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000$4000$4000
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Total Value of Features$5,475$11,665$15,165$13,265$16,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,190$9,690$7,790$10,715
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,764-9,029-7,258-9,979

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Mercedes-Benz CL-Class

Model Year20122008
ModelRLCL-Class
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.2 in116.3 in
Length195.8 in199.4 in
Width72.7 in73.7 in
Height57.2 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,100 lb.4,486 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in62.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft312.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested280099%
Total Not Requested251%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CL-Class CL550

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested20015%
Total Not Requested115085%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CL-Class CL63 AMG

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested20015%
Total Not Requested115085%

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