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

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Acura TLX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,520

Acura TLX 3.5   
Difference: $38,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,829

Acura TLX 3.5   
Difference: $35,064

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201420142014
ModelTLXCLSCLSCLS
Trim3.5CLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,320 $72,100 $99,500 $106,500
Base Invoice $33,171 $67,053 $92,535 $99,045
Advance Package 7,280      
Driver Assistance Package   2,950 2,950 2,950
Premium 1 Package   4,150 3,690 3,690
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970 970
Folding second row seats   440    
Advance Package 6,738      
Driver Assistance Package   2,744 2,744 2,744
Premium 1 Package   3,860 3,432 3,432
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902 902
Folding second row seats   409    
Options (change) 7,280 8,510 7,610 7,610
Options (change) 6,738 7,915 7,078 7,078
Destination 920 925 925 925
Total Price $43,520 $81,535 $108,035 $115,035
Total Invoice $40,829 $75,893 $100,538 $107,048

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TLX 3.5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,466
Model Year2015201420142014
ModelTLXCLSCLSCLS
Trim3.5CLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6402hp V8550hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT9T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)490, 10610, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$43,520$81,535$108,035$115,035
Adjustments for Features0-3,865-6,965-7,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,520$77,670$101,070$107,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$23,400$30,000
Total Invoice$40,829$75,893$100,538$107,048
Adjustments for Features0-3,598-6,482-6,854
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,829$72,295$94,056$100,194
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$21,761$27,899

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2015201420142014
ModelTLXCLSCLSCLS
Trim3.5CLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0   
Power trunk closer $350$350$350
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start$150   
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention $150$150$150
Lane keeping assist$400   
Pedestrian detection$50   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
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
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
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
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
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
Siri Eyes Free support$0   
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
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Massage, driver seat  $100$100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
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
Upgraded floor mats$0   
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  
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350   
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$5,625$9,490$12,590$12,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,865$6,965$7,365
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,598-6,482-6,854

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20152014
ModelTLXCLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in113.2 in
Length190.3 in194.5 in
Width73.0 in74.1 in
Height57.0 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,484 lb.4,256 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume13.2 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TLX 3.5

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
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
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
Media drive15Yes
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested471579%
Total Not Requested127521%

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 system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested185093%
Total Not Requested1507%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Total Requested125056%
Total Not Requested97544%

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 system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested185093%
Total Not Requested1507%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500Yes
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 system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested185093%
Total Not Requested1507%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested125050%
Total Not Requested125050%

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