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Acura TLX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura TLX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,520

Acura TLX 3.5   
Difference: $3,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,829

Acura TLX 3.5   
Difference: $3,202

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520162016
ModelTLXCLACLA
Trim3.5CLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,320 $32,050 $49,500
Base Invoice $33,171 $29,807 $46,035
Advance Package 7,280    
Parktronic Package   970 970
Interior Package   1,650 1,650
Premium Package   2,400 2,400
Multimedia Package   2,480 2,480
Driver Assistance Package   2,500 2,500
Power passenger seat   400  
Xenon HID headlights   850  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Adaptive dampers - electrical   850  
Sunroof, large   1,480 1,480
Advance Package 6,738    
Parktronic Package   902 902
Interior Package   1,535 1,535
Premium Package   2,232 2,232
Multimedia Package   2,306 2,306
Driver Assistance Package   2,325 2,325
Power passenger seat   372  
Xenon HID headlights   791  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669
Adaptive dampers - electrical   791  
Sunroof, large   1,376 1,376
Options (change) 7,280 14,300 12,200
Options (change) 6,738 13,299 11,345
Destination 920 925 925
Total Price $43,520 $47,275 $62,625
Total Invoice $40,829 $44,031 $58,305

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TLX 3.5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,906
Model Year201520162016
ModelTLXCLACLA
Trim3.5CLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6208hp I4375hp I4
TransmissionT9S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)490, 10450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$43,520$47,275$62,625
Adjustments for Features-7500-2,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,770$47,275$60,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,125
Total Invoice$40,829$44,031$58,305
Adjustments for Features-7040-2,072
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,125$44,031$56,233
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,202

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year201520162016
ModelTLXCLACLA
Trim3.5CLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Remote app $25$25
Remote start$150  
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane keeping assist$400  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 $100
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150 $150
Console without shifter $150 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust  $250
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Front splitter spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Chronometer  $100
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights$1000  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Upgraded floor mats$0  
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Rear wheel steering$1500  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$7,150$6,400$8,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$750$0$2,225
Value of Feature Adjustments-7040-2,072

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20152016
ModelTLXCLA
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in106.3 in
Length190.3 in182.3 in
Width73.0 in70.0 in
Height57.0 in56.6 in
Curb Weight3,484 lb.3,263 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume13.2 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TLX 3.5

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Fog lights125No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote start150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested441574%
Total Not Requested157526%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested91575%
Total Not Requested30025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested122578%
Total Not Requested35022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested94074%
Total Not Requested32526%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power passenger seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested40057%
Total Not Requested30043%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested122578%
Total Not Requested35022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested94074%
Total Not Requested32526%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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