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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: $55,060

Acura RL   
Difference: $25,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,933

Acura RL   
Difference: $24,627

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020122012
ModelRLCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,830 $71,300 $94,900
Base Invoice $42,470 $66,309 $88,257
Technology Package 3,620    
CMBS 3,800    
Driver Assistance Package   2,950 2,950
Premium 1 Package   4,390  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   590  
Limited-slip rear differential     2,030
Technology Package 3,245    
CMBS 3,408    
Driver Assistance Package   2,744 2,744
Premium 1 Package   4,083  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   549  
Limited-slip rear differential     1,888
Options (change) 7,420 7,930 4,980
Options (change) 6,653 7,376 4,632
Destination 810 875 875
Total Price $55,060 $80,105 $100,755
Total Invoice $49,933 $74,560 $93,764

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,680
Model Year201020122012
ModelRLCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT5T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$55,060$80,105$100,755
Adjustments for Features0-4,240-3,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,060$75,865$97,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$21,250
Total Invoice$49,933$74,560$93,764
Adjustments for Features0-3,947-3,387
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,933$70,613$90,377
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$19,764

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year201020122012
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  
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Power trunk closer $350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Sunshades, second row$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention $150$150
Lane departure warning $200$200
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150
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
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Chronometer  $100
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights $50 
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers $50$50
LED headlights $1000 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$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  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$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
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$6,240$10,480$9,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,240$3,640
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,947-3,387

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20102012
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.4,159 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%
CMBS
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40022%
Total Not Requested140078%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights500No
Total Requested122553%
Total Not Requested110047%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40022%
Total Not Requested140078%

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