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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: $43,750

Acura TLX V6 A-Spec   
Difference: $62,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,576

Acura TLX V6 A-Spec   
Difference: $57,568

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182009
ModelTLXTLXCLS
TrimV6V6 A-SpecCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,200 $42,800 $96,300
Base Invoice $34,374 $40,626 $89,559
Advance Package 7,550    
Premium Package 1     3,200
Obstacle detection, rear     1,140
Adaptive cruise control     2,230
Advance Package 7,152    
Premium Package 1     2,976
Obstacle detection, rear     1,060
Adaptive cruise control     2,074
Options (change) 7,550 0 6,570
Options (change) 7,152 0 6,110
Destination 950 950 875
Gas Tax 0 0 2,600
Total Price $44,700 $43,750 $106,345
Total Invoice $42,476 $41,576 $99,144

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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: $61,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $56,462
Model Year201820182009
ModelTLXTLXCLS
TrimV6V6 A-SpecCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6507hp V8
TransmissionT9T9T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)490, 10490, 10480, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18245/40-19255/35-19
Total Price$44,700$43,750$106,345
Adjustments for Features-1,0000-1,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,700$43,750$105,105
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$0
Total Invoice$42,476$41,576$99,144
Adjustments for Features-9500-1,156
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,526$41,576$97,988
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$0

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year201820182009
ModelTLXTLXCLS
TrimV6V6 A-SpecCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Power trunk closer  $350
Remote start$150$150 
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Around view cameras$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera $200 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Wide-view rear camera$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Second-row low console  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Electrically heated windshield$250  
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125
Residual heat  $50
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Body kit $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50$50 
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Chronometer  $100
Compass$0$0 
Fog light, rear  $100
Headlight washers  $50
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Spotter mirror(s) $50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats$200  
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Upgraded floor mats$0$0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Rear wheel steering$1500$1500 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Wheels, dark finish $0 
Total Value of Features$10,325$9,325$10,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,000$0$1,240
Value of Feature Adjustments-9500-1,156

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20182009
ModelTLXCLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in112.4 in
Length191.7 in193.0 in
Width73.0 in73.7 in
Height57.0 in54.7 in
Curb Weight3,506 lb.4,021 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in56.3 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 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TLX V6

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Electrically heated windshield250No
Around view cameras300No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested316560%
Total Not Requested215040%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350No
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested107558%
Total Not Requested77542%

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