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

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Acura ZDX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $57,565

Acura ZDX   
Difference: $20,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,241

Acura ZDX   
Difference: $19,479

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220082008
ModelZDXCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,120 $67,950 $93,550
Base Invoice $42,691 $63,194 $87,002
Advance Package 10,550    
Premium Package 2   4,770 4,035
Adaptive cruise control   2,200 2,200
Voice control for nav and audio   510 510
iPod integration   425 425
Advance Package 9,655    
Premium Package 2   4,436 3,753
Adaptive cruise control   2,046 2,046
Voice control for nav and audio   474 474
iPod integration   395 395
Options (change) 10,550 7,905 7,170
Options (change) 9,655 7,351 6,668
Destination 895 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $57,565 $78,030 $104,195
Total Invoice $53,241 $72,720 $97,145

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura ZDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,339
Model Year201220082008
ModelZDXCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6382hp V8507hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)435, 10480, 13480, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$57,565$78,030$104,195
Adjustments for Features0-150-1,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,565$77,880$102,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$24,465
Total Invoice$53,241$72,720$97,145
Adjustments for Features0-140-1,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,241$72,580$95,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$22,840

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Features Comparison: Acura ZDX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year201220082008
ModelZDXCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Power liftgate$350  
Power trunk closer $350$350
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera$200  
Trailer sway control$25  
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
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125
Residual heat $50$50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive$15  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Chronometer  $100
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather accent trim$300  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$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$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$7,465$7,615$9,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$1,850
Value of Feature Adjustments0-140-1,725

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Specifications Comparison: Acura ZDX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20122008
ModelZDXCLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in112.4 in
Length192.4 in193.0 in
Width78.5 in73.7 in
Height62.8 in54.7 in
Curb Weight4,425 lb.3,993 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom35.3 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.3 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.3 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
55.8 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura ZDX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
ELS, 435W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested270073%
Total Not Requested101527%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Total Requested210083%
Total Not Requested42517%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Total Requested210083%
Total Not Requested42517%

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