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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: $61,400

Acura RLX P-AWS   
Difference: $13,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,039

Acura RLX P-AWS   
Difference: $12,540

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201520152015
ModelRLXRLXCLSCLSCLS
TrimP-AWSSport Hybrid SH-AWDCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,450 $59,950 $65,990 $73,200 $106,550
Base Invoice $50,530 $55,626 $61,371 $68,076 $99,092
Advance Package 6,000 6,000      
Driver Assistance Package     2,800 2,800 2,800
Parking Assist Package     1,290 1,290  
Premium 1 Package     3,250    
Heated steering wheel     490 490  
Around view cameras         800
Advance Package 5,559 5,559      
Driver Assistance Package     2,604 2,604 2,604
Parking Assist Package     1,200 1,200  
Premium 1 Package     3,023    
Heated steering wheel     456 456  
Around view cameras         744
Options (change) 6,000 6,000 7,830 4,580 3,600
Options (change) 5,559 5,559 7,283 4,260 3,348
Destination 950 950 925 925 925
Total Price $61,400 $66,900 $74,745 $78,705 $111,075
Total Invoice $57,039 $62,135 $69,579 $73,261 $103,365

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RLX P-AWS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,609
Model Year20172017201520152015
ModelRLXRLXCLSCLSCLS
TrimP-AWSSport Hybrid SH-AWDCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V6310hp V6 H329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT6S7T7T9T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 14500, 14610, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/40-19255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$61,400$66,900$74,745$78,705$111,075
Adjustments for Features0-1,475-1,000-1,940-5,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,400$65,425$73,745$76,765$105,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,025$0$3,020$31,715
Total Invoice$57,039$62,135$69,579$73,261$103,365
Adjustments for Features0-1,370-931-1,806-5,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,039$60,765$68,648$71,455$98,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,726$0$2,807$29,492

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Features Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20172017201520152015
ModelRLXRLXCLSCLSCLS
TrimP-AWSSport Hybrid SH-AWDCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
7-speed automated manual $1200   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 $1200
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400 
FWD$0    
AWD $1700  $1700
RWD  $0$0 
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0   
Eco accelerator $100   
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 
Power trunk closer  $350  
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Remote start$150$150   
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500$500
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225  $225
Sunshades, second row$125$125   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150$150
Collision preparation system, rear  $100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  $100
Wide-view rear camera$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   
Second-row low console  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control$125$125   
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250   
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Torque-vectoring, dual-electric-motor-based, rear $500   
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$200   
Laminated rear side windows$100$100   
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Rear spoiler    $200
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 $0$0
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0   
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150
Media drive$15$15 $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25 $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights    $200
Analog clock  $25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75   
Chronometer    $100
Compass  $0$0$0
Cornering lights    $50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Fog lights $125   
Head-up display (HUD) $350   
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats    $300
Heated second row seats$200$200   
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
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-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$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$5,865$7,340$6,865$7,805$11,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,475$1,000$1,940$5,615
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,370-931-1,806-5,225

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20172015
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 Weight3,970 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 P-AWS

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote start150No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Around view cameras300Yes
Krell, 500W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested140061%
Total Not Requested90039%

Option Package Details
Acura RLX Sport Hybrid SH-AWD

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote start150No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Around view cameras300Yes
Krell, 500W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested140061%
Total Not Requested90039%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
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 detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG S

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%

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