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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: $51,060

Acura RL   
Difference: $24,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,940

Acura RL   
Difference: $24,062

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920072007
ModelRLCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,680 $66,900 $92,200
Base Invoice $41,935 $62,217 $85,746
Technology Package 3,620    
Premium Package 2   4,740 3,600
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   900  
Voice control for nav and audio   500  
Technology Package 3,245    
Premium Package 2   4,408 3,348
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   837  
Voice control for nav and audio   465  
Options (change) 3,620 6,140 3,600
Options (change) 3,245 5,710 3,348
Destination 760 775 775
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $51,060 $75,115 $99,175
Total Invoice $45,940 $70,002 $92,469

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,478
Model Year200920072007
ModelRLCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp 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)245/45-18245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$51,060$75,115$99,175
Adjustments for Features0-1,700-2,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,060$73,415$96,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$23,185
Total Invoice$45,940$70,002$92,469
Adjustments for Features0-1,584-2,401
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,940$68,418$90,068
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$21,650

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year200920072007
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  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo net$40  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
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 
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
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 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $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
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 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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
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$4,590$6,290$7,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,700$2,575
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,584-2,401

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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 Year20092007
ModelRLCLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in112.4 in
Length195.8 in193.0 in
Width72.7 in73.7 in
Height57.2 in54.7 in
Curb Weight4,084 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
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested130085%
Total Not Requested22515%

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 seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested232598%
Total Not Requested502%

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 seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested212598%
Total Not Requested502%

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