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

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Acura RLX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $61,370

Acura RLX   
Difference: $21,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,103

Acura RLX   
Difference: $20,651

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201420142014
ModelRLXCLSCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,450 $72,100 $99,500 $106,500
Base Invoice $44,324 $67,053 $92,535 $99,045
Advance Package 12,000      
Driver Assistance Package   2,950 2,950 2,950
Premium 1 Package   4,150 3,690 3,690
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970 970
Heated second row seats   625 625 625
Special order charge   250 250 250
Heated steering wheel   490    
Advance Package 10,859      
Driver Assistance Package   2,744 2,744 2,744
Premium 1 Package   3,860 3,432 3,432
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902 902
Heated second row seats   581 581 581
Special order charge   233 233 233
Heated steering wheel   456    
Options (change) 12,000 9,435 8,485 8,485
Options (change) 10,859 8,776 7,892 7,892
Destination 920 925 925 925
Total Price $61,370 $82,460 $108,910 $115,910
Total Invoice $56,103 $76,754 $101,352 $107,862

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RLX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,426
Model Year2015201420142014
ModelRLXCLSCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V6402hp V8550hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 14610, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$61,370$82,460$108,910$115,910
Adjustments for Features0-3,465-6,765-7,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,370$78,995$102,145$108,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$23,150$29,750
Total Invoice$56,103$76,754$101,352$107,862
Adjustments for Features0-3,225-6,296-6,668
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,103$73,529$95,056$101,194
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$21,527$27,665

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Features Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2015201420142014
ModelRLXCLSCLSCLS
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
FWD$0   
RWD $0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0   
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Power trunk closer $350$350$350
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
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention $150$150$150
Lane keeping assist$400   
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
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
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Laminated front side windows$200   
Laminated rear side windows$100   
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25  
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Chronometer  $100$100
Compass $0$0$0
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Spotter mirror(s)$50   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Massage, driver seat  $100$100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350$350
Rear wheel steering$1500   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,950$8,415$11,715$12,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,465$6,765$7,165
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,225-6,296-6,668

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20152014
ModelRLXCLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in113.2 in
Length196.1 in194.5 in
Width74.4 in74.1 in
Height57.7 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,934 lb.4,256 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.6 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.8 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RLX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
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, power225Yes
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 Requested410071%
Total Not Requested170029%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165083%
Total Not Requested35017%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Total Requested147566%
Total Not Requested75034%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165083%
Total Not Requested35017%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Cornering lights50No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested125050%
Total Not Requested125050%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG S

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165083%
Total Not Requested35017%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Cornering lights50No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested125050%
Total Not Requested125050%

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