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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: $44,700

Acura TLX V6   
Difference: $41,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,476

Acura TLX V6   
Difference: $37,529

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelTLXCLSCLS
TrimV6CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,200 $75,150 $108,900
Base Invoice $34,374 $69,890 $101,277
Advance Package 7,550    
Night Package   300  
Alloy wheels, optional design   500  
Driver Assistance Package   2,250 2,250
Parking Assist Package   1,290  
Premium Package   3,900 2,200
Folding second row seats   440  
Heated second row seats   625 625
Special order charge   250 250
Heated steering wheel   250  
Around view cameras     800
Advance Package 7,152    
Night Package   279  
Alloy wheels, optional design   465  
Driver Assistance Package   2,093 2,093
Parking Assist Package   1,200  
Premium Package   3,627 2,046
Folding second row seats   409  
Heated second row seats   581 581
Special order charge   233 233
Heated steering wheel   233  
Around view cameras     744
Options (change) 7,550 9,805 6,125
Options (change) 7,152 9,120 5,697
Destination 950 995 995
Total Price $44,700 $85,950 $116,020
Total Invoice $42,476 $80,005 $107,969

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TLX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $37,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,699
Model Year201820182018
ModelTLXCLSCLS
TrimV6CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT9T9T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)490, 10610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$44,700$85,950$116,020
Adjustments for Features0-4,115-7,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,700$81,835$108,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$27,145
Total Invoice$42,476$80,005$107,969
Adjustments for Features0-3,830-6,551
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,476$76,175$101,418
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$25,243

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year201820182018
ModelTLXCLSCLS
TrimV6CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
FWD$0  
RWD $0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power trunk closer $350$350
Remote app $25$25
Remote start$150  
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rear side airbags $300$300
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 $100
Wide-view rear camera$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Electrically heated windshield$250  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Residual heat $50$50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Raised top speed limiter  $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Body kit  $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Wireless charging station$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200$200
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Chronometer  $100
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Massage, driver seat  $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $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
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Upgraded floor mats$0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Wood trim $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
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$5,750$9,865$12,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,115$7,040
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,830-6,551

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20182018
ModelTLXCLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in113.2 in
Length191.7 in194.5 in
Width73.0 in74.1 in
Height57.0 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,506 lb.4,159 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 Volume14.3 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TLX V6

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Electrically heated windshield250No
Around view cameras300Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Fog lights125No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Upgraded floor mats0No
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
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested426580%
Total Not Requested105020%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested80049%
Total Not Requested82551%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested70048%
Total Not Requested75052%

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