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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: $20,605

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,940

Acura RL   
Difference: $20,774

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201620162016
ModelRLCLSCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,680 $66,900 $74,100 $107,800
Base Invoice $41,935 $62,217 $68,913 $100,254
Technology Package 3,620      
Premium 1 Package   3,250    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   590 590  
Premium Package     4,200 3,740
Technology Package 3,245      
Premium 1 Package   3,023    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   549 549  
Premium Package     3,906 3,478
Options (change) 3,620 3,840 4,790 3,740
Options (change) 3,245 3,572 4,455 3,478
Destination 760 925 925 925
Total Price $51,060 $71,665 $79,815 $112,465
Total Invoice $45,940 $66,714 $74,293 $104,657

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,912
Model Year2009201620162016
ModelRLCLSCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT5T7T9T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10610, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$51,060$71,665$79,815$112,465
Adjustments for Features0-2,000-4,715-9,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,060$69,665$75,100$103,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,435$33,585
Total Invoice$45,940$66,714$74,293$104,657
Adjustments for Features0-1,862-4,389-8,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,940$64,852$69,904$96,082
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,052$31,230

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2009201620162016
ModelRLCLSCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 $1200
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400 
AWD$1700  $1700
RWD $0$0 
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0   
Power trunk closer $350$350$350
Remote app $25$25$25
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Sunshade, rear, power$225 $225$225
Sunshades, second row$125   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo net$40   
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Second-row low console $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control$125   
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500   
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information$25 $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200$200
Analog clock $25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Chronometer   $100
Compass $0$0$0
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100 
Folding second row seats   $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Massage, driver seat   $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Total Value of Features$5,265$7,265$9,980$14,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,000$4,715$9,215
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,862-4,389-8,575

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20092016
ModelRLCLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in113.2 in
Length195.8 in194.5 in
Width72.7 in74.1 in
Height57.2 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,084 lb.4,035 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.1 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 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested1525100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested120062%
Total Not Requested75038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested97552%
Total Not Requested90048%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested75045%
Total Not Requested90055%

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