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

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Acura RL vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,325

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $10,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,357

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $7,551

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620172017
ModelRLCLACLA
TrimBaseCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,300 $32,400 $49,950
Base Invoice $43,912 $30,132 $46,454
Technology Package 3,800    
Convenience Package   500 500
Garmin Map Pilot   625 625
Interior Package   1,650  
Premium Package   2,350 2,350
Driver Assistance Package   1,500 1,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Wood trim   325 325
Sunroof, large   1,480 1,480
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   850  
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package     1,650
Technology Package 3,381    
Convenience Package   465 465
Garmin Map Pilot   581 581
Interior Package   1,535  
Premium Package   2,186 2,186
Driver Assistance Package   1,395 1,395
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669
Wood trim   302 302
Sunroof, large   1,376 1,376
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   791  
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package     1,535
Options (change) 3,800 10,000 9,150
Options (change) 3,381 9,300 8,509
Destination 615 925 925
Total Price $53,715 $43,325 $60,025
Total Invoice $47,908 $40,357 $55,888

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,431
Model Year200620172017
ModelRLCLACLA
TrimBaseCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6208hp I4375hp I4
TransmissionT5S7S7
DrivetrainAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/680-460225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$53,715$43,325$60,025
Adjustments for Features0-945-3,695
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,715$42,380$56,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,950
Total Invoice$47,908$40,357$55,888
Adjustments for Features0-880-3,440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,908$39,477$52,448
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,971

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year200620172017
ModelRLCLACLA
TrimBaseCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
AWD$1700 $1700
FWD $0 
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start via app $75$75
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Console with shifter$150 $150
Console without shifter $150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust  $250
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Front splitter spoiler  $200
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Chronometer  $100
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Color seat belts  $0
Folding second row seats $300$300
Interior trim, special color  $0
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50  
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$7,405$8,350$11,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$945$3,695
Value of Feature Adjustments0-880-3,440

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20062017
ModelRLCLA
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in106.3 in
Length193.6 in182.3 in
Width72.2 in70.0 in
Height57.1 in56.6 in
Curb Weight4,013 lb.3,263 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Tires, run-flat150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
245/680VR460 tires400No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25059%
Total Not Requested17541%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25059%
Total Not Requested17541%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior trim, special color0No
Color seat belts0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%

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