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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: $45,245

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $10,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,148

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $8,870

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620182018
ModelRLXRLXCLACLA
TrimP-AWSSport Hybrid SH-AWDCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,950 $59,950 $32,700 $50,400
Base Invoice $46,864 $55,128 $30,411 $46,872
Technology Package 3,500      
Multimedia Package     2,300 2,300
Premium Package     1,800 1,800
Interior Package     1,650  
Driver Assistance Package     1,500 1,500
Convenience Package     400 400
Sunroof, large     1,480 1,480
Adaptive dampers - electrical     850 850
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     850  
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package       1,650
Technology Package 3,214      
Multimedia Package     2,139 2,139
Premium Package     1,674 1,674
Interior Package     1,535  
Driver Assistance Package     1,395 1,395
Convenience Package     372 372
Sunroof, large     1,376 1,376
Adaptive dampers - electrical     791 791
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669 669
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     791  
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package       1,535
Options (change) 3,500 0 11,550 10,700
Options (change) 3,214 0 10,742 9,951
Destination 940 940 995 995
Total Price $55,390 $60,890 $45,245 $62,095
Total Invoice $51,018 $56,068 $42,148 $57,818

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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: $9,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,304
Model Year2016201620182018
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, 14?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/40-19225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$55,390$60,890$45,245$62,095
Adjustments for Features-615-2,0900-2,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,775$58,800$45,245$59,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,025$0$13,925
Total Invoice$51,018$56,068$42,148$57,818
Adjustments for Features-566-1,9240-2,724
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,452$54,144$42,148$55,094
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,692$0$12,946

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Features Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year2016201620182018
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  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Remote climate control  $25$25
Remote start via app  $75$75
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
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 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0
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  
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof$900$900  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
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
Surround sound$250$250  
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  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Color seat belts   $0
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Interior trim, special color   $0
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$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$7,365$8,840$6,750$9,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$615$2,090$0$2,925
Value of Feature Adjustments-566-1,9240-2,724

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20162018
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
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Total Requested230065%
Total Not Requested125035%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Total Requested25077%
Total Not Requested7523%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior trim, special color0No
Color seat belts0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Total Requested25077%
Total Not Requested7523%

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