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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: $12,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,103

Acura RLX   
Difference: $12,899

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201620162016
ModelRLXCLSCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,450 $66,900 $74,100 $107,800
Base Invoice $44,324 $62,217 $68,913 $100,254
Advance Package 12,000      
Driver Assistance Package   2,800 2,800 2,800
Premium 1 Package   3,250    
Heated steering wheel   250 250  
Premium Package     4,200 3,740
Heated second row seats     625 625
Special order charge     250  
Advance Package 10,859      
Driver Assistance Package   2,604 2,604 2,604
Premium 1 Package   3,023    
Heated steering wheel   233 233  
Premium Package     3,906 3,478
Heated second row seats     581 581
Special order charge     233  
Options (change) 12,000 6,300 8,125 7,165
Options (change) 10,859 5,860 7,557 6,663
Destination 920 925 925 925
Total Price $61,370 $74,125 $83,150 $115,890
Total Invoice $56,103 $69,002 $77,395 $107,842

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RLX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,340
Model Year2015201620162016
ModelRLXCLSCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V6329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T9T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 14610, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$61,370$74,125$83,150$115,890
Adjustments for Features0-600-3,515-7,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,370$73,525$79,635$107,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,110$34,450
Total Invoice$56,103$69,002$77,395$107,842
Adjustments for Features0-559-3,272-7,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,103$68,443$74,123$100,477
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,680$32,034

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Features Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2015201620162016
ModelRLXCLSCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 $1200
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400 
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0   
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Power trunk closer $350$350$350
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Sunshade, rear, power$225 $225$225
Sunshades, second row$125   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front$150  $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250  $250
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$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
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Exterior 
Body kit   $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
Infotainment 
App support$0 $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
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
Media drive$15 $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information$25 $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200$200
Analog clock $25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Chronometer   $100
Compass $0$0$0
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150
Spotter mirror(s)$50   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats   $300
Heated second row seats$200 $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Massage, driver seat   $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Metal pedals   $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
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner   $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
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Rear wheel steering$1500   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Total Value of Features$5,515$6,115$9,030$13,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$600$3,515$7,915
Value of Feature Adjustments0-559-3,272-7,365

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20152016
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.4,035 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 system400Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Krell, 500W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Laminated front side windows200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Woodgrain trim (optional)0No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Laminated rear side windows100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
245/40WR19 tires400No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested455078%
Total Not Requested125022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested150079%
Total Not Requested40021%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested125064%
Total Not Requested70036%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested150079%
Total Not Requested40021%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Adaptive headlights200No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested102555%
Total Not Requested85045%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested150079%
Total Not Requested40021%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested80048%
Total Not Requested85052%

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