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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: $56,035

Acura RL   
Difference: $24,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,814

Acura RL   
Difference: $24,247

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120182018
ModelRLCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,200 $75,150 $108,900
Base Invoice $42,801 $69,890 $101,277
Advance Package 7,950    
Premium Package   3,900  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   590  
Advance Package 7,128    
Premium Package   3,627  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   549  
Options (change) 7,950 4,490 0
Options (change) 7,128 4,176 0
Destination 885 995 995
Total Price $56,035 $80,635 $109,895
Total Invoice $50,814 $75,061 $102,272

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,068
Model Year201120182018
ModelRLCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT6T9T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWD
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$56,035$80,635$109,895
Adjustments for Features0-3,415-6,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,035$77,220$103,430
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$26,210
Total Invoice$50,814$75,061$102,272
Adjustments for Features0-3,179-6,017
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,814$71,882$96,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$24,373

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year201120182018
ModelRLCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
AWD$1700 $1700
RWD $0 
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Power trunk closer $350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app $25$25
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Sunshades, second row$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
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
Raised top speed limiter  $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200$200
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Chronometer  $100
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Folding second row seats  $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
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
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
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
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$6,565$9,980$13,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,415$6,465
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,179-6,017

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20112018
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 Weight4,100 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 Volume13.8 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested237584%
Total Not Requested45016%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested82551%
Total Not Requested80049%

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