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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: $57,045

Acura RL   
Difference: $24,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,187

Acura RL   
Difference: $23,846

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201420142014
ModelRLCLSCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,200 $72,100 $99,500 $106,500
Base Invoice $44,098 $67,053 $92,535 $99,045
Advance Package 7,950      
Driver Assistance Package   2,950 2,950 2,950
Premium 1 Package   4,150    
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970 970
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   590    
Limited-slip rear differential     2,030  
Advance Package 7,194      
Driver Assistance Package   2,744 2,744 2,744
Premium 1 Package   3,860    
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902 902
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   549    
Limited-slip rear differential     1,888  
Options (change) 7,950 8,660 5,950 3,920
Options (change) 7,194 8,055 5,534 3,646
Destination 895 925 925 925
Total Price $57,045 $81,685 $106,375 $111,345
Total Invoice $52,187 $76,033 $98,994 $103,616

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,038
Model Year2012201420142014
ModelRLCLSCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6402hp V8550hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10610, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$57,045$81,685$106,375$111,345
Adjustments for Features0-5,165-6,365-6,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,045$76,520$100,010$104,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$23,490$28,360
Total Invoice$52,187$76,033$98,994$103,616
Adjustments for Features0-4,808-5,923-6,016
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,187$71,225$93,071$97,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$21,846$26,375

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2012201420142014
ModelRLCLSCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700 $1700$1700
RWD $0  
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0   
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850
Power trunk closer $350  
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app $25$25$25
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500
Sunshades, second row$125   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention $150$150$150
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$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$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
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$150
Media drive $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200  
Chronometer  $100$100
Compass $0$0$0
Cornering lights $50  
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers $50$50$50
LED headlights $1000  
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Door sill trim plates $100$100 
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Metal pedals  $75$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   
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,365$11,530$12,730$12,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,165$6,365$6,465
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,808-5,923-6,016

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20122014
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.4,256 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 control450Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
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 Requested277598%
Total Not Requested502%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
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, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%
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
LED headlights500No
Total Requested112551%
Total Not Requested110049%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
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, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG S

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
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, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%

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