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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: $42,870

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $10,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,933

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $8,134

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720142014
ModelRLCLACLA
TrimBaseCLA250CLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,780 $29,900 $47,450
Base Invoice $40,795 $27,807 $44,129
CMBS and Pax 3,700    
Technology Package 3,620    
Driver Assistance Package   2,500 2,500
Multimedia Package   2,370 2,370
Premium 1 Package   2,300 2,300
Interior Package   1,500 1,500
Sunroof, large   1,480 1,480
Xenon HID headlights   850  
Wood trim   325 325
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
CMBS and Pax 3,381    
Technology Package 3,221    
Driver Assistance Package   2,325 2,325
Multimedia Package   2,204 2,204
Premium 1 Package   2,139 2,139
Interior Package   1,395 1,395
Sunroof, large   1,376 1,376
Xenon HID headlights   791  
Wood trim   302 302
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669
Options (change) 7,320 12,045 11,195
Options (change) 6,602 11,201 10,410
Destination 670 925 925
Total Price $53,770 $42,870 $59,570
Total Invoice $48,067 $39,933 $55,464

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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: $11,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,227
Model Year200720142014
ModelRLCLACLA
TrimBaseCLA250CLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6208hp I4355hp 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$53,770$42,870$59,570
Adjustments for Features0-100-2,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,770$42,770$57,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$14,250
Total Invoice$48,067$39,933$55,464
Adjustments for Features0-93-2,374
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,067$39,840$53,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,250

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year200720142014
ModelRLCLACLA
TrimBaseCLA250CLA45 AMG
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
Proximity key$250  
Remote app $25$25
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 
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
Rollover sensor $50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Console with shifter$150 $150
Console without shifter $150 
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 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Front splitter spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Chronometer  $100
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300$300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$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
Wood trim $300$300
Wood trim, alternative type$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$6,940$7,040$9,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100$2,550
Value of Feature Adjustments0-93-2,374

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20072014
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

CMBS and Pax
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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Wood trim, alternative type300No
Total Requested92567%
Total Not Requested45033%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
LED tail lights (optional)0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Total Requested20015%
Total Not Requested110085%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92583%
Total Not Requested19017%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested122570%
Total Not Requested52530%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Total Requested91570%
Total Not Requested40030%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Total Requested20015%
Total Not Requested110085%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92583%
Total Not Requested19017%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested122570%
Total Not Requested52530%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Total Requested91570%
Total Not Requested40030%

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