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

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Acura RL vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $50,615

Acura RL   
Difference: $24,790

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,520

Acura RL   
Difference: $24,759

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelRLCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,280 $67,950 $93,550
Base Invoice $41,560 $63,194 $87,002
Technology Package 3,620    
Premium Package 2   4,770 4,035
Voice control for nav and audio   510 510
Technology Package 3,245    
Premium Package 2   4,436 3,753
Voice control for nav and audio   474 474
Options (change) 3,620 5,280 4,545
Options (change) 3,245 4,910 4,227
Destination 715 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $50,615 $75,405 $101,570
Total Invoice $45,520 $70,279 $94,704

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,406
Model Year200820082008
ModelRLCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6382hp V8507hp V8
TransmissionT5T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10480, 13480, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$50,615$75,405$101,570
Adjustments for Features0-2,525-4,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,615$72,880$97,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$24,465
Total Invoice$45,520$70,279$94,704
Adjustments for Features0-2,353-3,939
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,520$67,926$90,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$22,839

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year200820082008
ModelRLCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Power trunk closer $350$350
Sunshades, second row$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo net$40  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Chronometer  $100
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
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
Metal pedals  $75
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 height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300
Wood trim, alternative type$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$4,715$7,240$8,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,525$4,225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,353-3,939

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See a complete comparison of Acura RL vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS features.

Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20082008
ModelRLCLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in112.4 in
Length193.6 in193.0 in
Width72.2 in73.7 in
Height57.1 in54.7 in
Curb Weight4,013 lb.3,993 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft315.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Acura RL vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS specs.

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Total Requested85079%
Total Not Requested22521%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power decklid350No
Total Requested182572%
Total Not Requested70028%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power decklid350No
Total Requested182572%
Total Not Requested70028%

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