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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: $46,305

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $9,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,129

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $7,889

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162016
ModelRLXRLXCLACLA
TrimP-AWSSport Hybrid SH-AWDCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,950 $59,950 $32,050 $49,500
Base Invoice $46,864 $55,128 $29,807 $46,035
Technology Package 3,500      
Power passenger seat     400  
Driver Assistance Package     2,500 2,500
Multimedia Package     2,480 2,480
Premium Package     2,400 2,400
Interior Package     1,650 1,650
Sunroof, large     1,480 1,480
Adaptive dampers - electrical     850  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720
Xenon HID headlights     850  
Technology Package 3,214      
Power passenger seat     372  
Driver Assistance Package     2,325 2,325
Multimedia Package     2,306 2,306
Premium Package     2,232 2,232
Interior Package     1,535 1,535
Sunroof, large     1,376 1,376
Adaptive dampers - electrical     791  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669 669
Xenon HID headlights     791  
Options (change) 3,500 0 13,330 11,230
Options (change) 3,214 0 12,397 10,443
Destination 940 940 925 925
Total Price $55,390 $60,890 $46,305 $61,655
Total Invoice $51,018 $56,068 $43,129 $57,403

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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: $8,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,060
Model Year2016201620162016
ModelRLXRLXCLACLA
TrimP-AWSSport Hybrid SH-AWDCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V6310hp V6 H208hp I4375hp I4
TransmissionT6S7S7S7
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)588, 14588, 14450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/40-19225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$55,390$60,890$46,305$61,655
Adjustments for Features-900-2,3750-2,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,490$58,515$46,305$59,430
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,025$0$13,125
Total Invoice$51,018$56,068$43,129$57,403
Adjustments for Features-829-2,1870-2,072
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,189$53,881$43,129$55,331
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,692$0$12,202

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Features Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year2016201620162016
ModelRLXRLXCLACLA
TrimP-AWSSport Hybrid SH-AWDCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0 $0 
AWD $1700 $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0  
Eco accelerator $100  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane keeping assist$400$400  
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 $100
Wide-view rear camera$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150 $150
Console without shifter  $150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Drivetrain 
Torque-vectoring, dual-electric-motor-based, rear $500  
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$200  
Laminated rear side windows$100$100  
Sunroof$900$900  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
SD Card slot  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Chronometer   $100
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights $125  
Head-up display (HUD) $350  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals   $75
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Rear wheel steering$1500   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Total Value of Features$7,100$8,575$6,200$8,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$900$2,375$0$2,225
Value of Feature Adjustments-829-2,1870-2,072

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20162016
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 Weight3,956 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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Option Package Details
Acura RLX P-AWS

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Laminated front side windows200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Wide-view rear camera0No
ELS, 588W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Laminated rear side windows100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested230065%
Total Not Requested125035%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power passenger seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested55079%
Total Not Requested15021%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested94074%
Total Not Requested32526%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115073%
Total Not Requested42527%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested91575%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested94074%
Total Not Requested32526%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115073%
Total Not Requested42527%
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
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested91570%
Total Not Requested40030%

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