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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: $44,360

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $9,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,320

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $6,747

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720162016
ModelRLCLACLA
TrimBaseCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,780 $32,050 $49,500
Base Invoice $40,795 $29,807 $46,035
CMBS and Pax 3,700    
Technology Package 3,620    
Garmin Map Pilot   600 600
Interior Package   1,650 1,650
Premium Package   2,400 2,400
Power passenger seat   400  
Driver Assistance Package   2,500 2,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Wood trim   325 325
Rearview camera   460 460
Xenon HID headlights   850  
Sunroof, large   1,480 1,480
CMBS and Pax 3,381    
Technology Package 3,221    
Garmin Map Pilot   558 558
Interior Package   1,535 1,535
Premium Package   2,232 2,232
Power passenger seat   372  
Driver Assistance Package   2,325 2,325
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669
Wood trim   302 302
Rearview camera   428 428
Xenon HID headlights   791  
Sunroof, large   1,376 1,376
Options (change) 7,320 11,385 10,135
Options (change) 6,602 10,588 9,425
Destination 670 925 925
Total Price $53,770 $44,360 $60,560
Total Invoice $48,067 $41,320 $56,385

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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: $9,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,175
Model Year200720162016
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$53,770$44,360$60,560
Adjustments for Features0-460-3,010
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,770$43,900$57,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,650
Total Invoice$48,067$41,320$56,385
Adjustments for Features0-428-2,802
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,067$40,892$53,583
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,691

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year200720162016
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
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 
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
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 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Front splitter spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
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, 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
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300$300
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
Wood trim $300$300
Wood trim, alternative type$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$6,990$7,450$10,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$460$3,010
Value of Feature Adjustments0-428-2,802

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20072016
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 lights0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested91575%
Total Not Requested30025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115073%
Total Not Requested42527%
Power passenger seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested20029%
Total Not Requested50071%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1100100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

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
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested91570%
Total Not Requested40030%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115073%
Total Not Requested42527%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1100100%

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