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Acura RLX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RLX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,515

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $17,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,533

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $15,570

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520142014
ModelRLXCLACLA
TrimBaseCLA250CLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,450 $29,900 $47,450
Base Invoice $44,324 $27,807 $44,129
Advance Package 12,000    
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970
Driver Assistance Package   2,500 2,500
Multimedia Package   2,370 2,370
Premium 1 Package   2,300 2,300
Interior Package   1,500 1,500
Sunroof, large   1,480 1,480
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Xenon HID headlights   850  
Advance Package 10,859    
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902
Driver Assistance Package   2,325 2,325
Multimedia Package   2,204 2,204
Premium 1 Package   2,139 2,139
Interior Package   1,395 1,395
Sunroof, large   1,376 1,376
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669
Xenon HID headlights   791  
Options (change) 12,000 12,690 11,840
Options (change) 10,859 11,801 11,010
Destination 920 925 925
Total Price $61,370 $43,515 $60,215
Total Invoice $56,103 $40,533 $56,064

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,582
Model Year201520142014
ModelRLXCLACLA
TrimBaseCLA250CLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V6208hp I4355hp I4
TransmissionT6S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 14450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$61,370$43,515$60,215
Adjustments for Features-2,1750-2,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,195$43,515$57,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$14,075
Total Invoice$56,103$40,533$56,064
Adjustments for Features-1,9880-2,444
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,115$40,533$53,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,087

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Features Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year201520142014
ModelRLXCLACLA
TrimBaseCLA250CLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Heated steering wheel$100  
Proximity key$250  
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane keeping assist$400  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 $100
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150 $150
Console without shifter $150 
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust  $250
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Front splitter spoiler  $200
Laminated front side windows$200  
Laminated rear side windows$100  
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Chronometer  $100
Fog light, rear $100$100
LED headlights$1000  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated second row seats$200  
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals  $75
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Rear wheel steering$1500  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$8,200$6,025$8,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,175$0$2,625
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9880-2,444

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See a complete comparison of Acura RLX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA features.

Specifications Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20152014
ModelRLXCLA
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in106.3 in
Length196.1 in182.3 in
Width74.4 in70.0 in
Height57.7 in56.6 in
Curb Weight3,934 lb.3,263 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.6 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.8 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft313.1 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Acura RLX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA specs.

Option Package Details
Acura RLX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Krell, 500W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Laminated front side windows200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Woodgrain trim (optional)0No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Laminated rear side windows100No
245/40WR19 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested327556%
Total Not Requested252544%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
LED tail lights (optional)0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested94084%
Total Not Requested17516%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested140080%
Total Not Requested35020%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Total Requested91570%
Total Not Requested40030%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested94084%
Total Not Requested17516%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested140080%
Total Not Requested35020%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Total Requested91570%
Total Not Requested40030%

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