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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: $30,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,829

Acura TLX 3.5   
Difference: $28,349

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201620162016
ModelTLXCLSCLSCLS
Trim3.5CLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,320 $66,900 $74,100 $107,800
Base Invoice $33,171 $62,217 $68,913 $100,254
Advance Package 7,280      
Driver Assistance Package   2,800 2,800 2,800
Premium 1 Package   3,250    
Folding second row seats   440 440  
Premium Package       3,740
Advance Package 6,738      
Driver Assistance Package   2,604 2,604 2,604
Premium 1 Package   3,023    
Folding second row seats   409 409  
Premium Package       3,478
Options (change) 7,280 6,490 3,240 6,540
Options (change) 6,738 6,036 3,013 6,082
Destination 920 925 925 925
Total Price $43,520 $74,315 $78,265 $115,265
Total Invoice $40,829 $69,178 $72,851 $107,261

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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: $29,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,232
Model Year2015201620162016
ModelTLXCLSCLSCLS
Trim3.5CLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT9T7T9T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)490, 10610, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$43,520$74,315$78,265$115,265
Adjustments for Features0-1,200-2,040-8,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,520$73,115$76,225$107,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,110$34,035
Total Invoice$40,829$69,178$72,851$107,261
Adjustments for Features0-1,117-1,899-7,551
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,829$68,061$70,952$99,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,891$31,649

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2015201620162016
ModelTLXCLSCLSCLS
Trim3.5CLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 $1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 $1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0   
Power trunk closer $350 $350
Proximity key$250$250 $250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start$150   
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Sunshade, rear, power   $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
Collision preparation system, 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
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera$200$200 $200
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$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
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
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
Siri Eyes Free support$0   
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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights   $200
Analog clock $25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Chronometer   $100
Cornering lights   $50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150
Power-folding mirrors $50 $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$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
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Metal pedals   $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
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner   $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
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  $200
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Rear wheel steering$1500   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Total Value of Features$6,415$7,615$8,455$14,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,200$2,040$8,115
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,117-1,899-7,551

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20152016
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.4,035 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 detection50Yes
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
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Navigation system600Yes
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested526588%
Total Not Requested72512%

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
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested120062%
Total Not Requested75038%

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
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested75045%
Total Not Requested90055%

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