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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: $2,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,829

Acura TLX 3.5   
Difference: $2,221

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520182018
ModelTLXCLACLA
Trim3.5CLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,320 $32,700 $50,400
Base Invoice $33,171 $30,411 $46,872
Advance Package 7,280    
Convenience Package   400 400
Parktronic Package   970 970
Driver Assistance Package   1,500 1,500
Premium Package   1,800 1,800
Interior Package   1,650  
Multimedia Package   2,300 2,300
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   850  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Adaptive dampers - electrical   850 850
Sunroof, large   1,480 1,480
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package     1,650
Advance Package 6,738    
Convenience Package   372 372
Parktronic Package   902 902
Driver Assistance Package   1,395 1,395
Premium Package   1,674 1,674
Interior Package   1,535  
Multimedia Package   2,139 2,139
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   791  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669
Adaptive dampers - electrical   791 791
Sunroof, large   1,376 1,376
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package     1,535
Options (change) 7,280 12,520 11,670
Options (change) 6,738 11,644 10,853
Destination 920 995 995
Total Price $43,520 $46,215 $63,065
Total Invoice $40,829 $43,050 $58,720

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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: $3,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,657
Model Year201520182018
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, 10?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$43,520$46,215$63,065
Adjustments for Features-4650-2,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,055$46,215$60,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,925
Total Invoice$40,829$43,050$58,720
Adjustments for Features-4360-2,723
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,393$43,050$55,997
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,947

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year201520182018
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  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start$150  
Remote start via app $75$75
Remote window/roof operation$15  
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 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Body kit  $0
Front splitter spoiler  $200
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
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  
Surround sound$250  
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  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Color seat belts  $0
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Interior trim, special color  $0
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$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$7,415$6,950$9,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$465$0$2,925
Value of Feature Adjustments-4360-2,723

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20152018
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
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
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
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested416570%
Total Not Requested182530%

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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74065%
Total Not Requested40035%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74065%
Total Not Requested40035%

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