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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: $47,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,241

Acura ZDX   
Difference: $44,851

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220142014
ModelZDXCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,120 $99,500 $106,500
Base Invoice $42,691 $92,535 $99,045
Advance Package 10,550    
Driver Assistance Package   2,950 2,950
Limited-slip rear differential   2,030  
Advance Package 9,655    
Driver Assistance Package   2,744 2,744
Limited-slip rear differential   1,888  
Options (change) 10,550 4,980 2,950
Options (change) 9,655 4,632 2,744
Destination 895 925 925
Total Price $57,565 $105,405 $110,375
Total Invoice $53,241 $98,092 $102,714

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura ZDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $43,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,975
Model Year201220142014
ModelZDXCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6550hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)435, 10610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$57,565$105,405$110,375
Adjustments for Features0-4,165-4,265
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,565$101,240$106,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,870
Total Invoice$53,241$98,092$102,714
Adjustments for Features0-3,876-3,969
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,241$94,216$98,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,529

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Features Comparison: Acura ZDX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year201220142014
ModelZDXCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Power liftgate$350  
Proximity key$250  
Remote app $25$25
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention $150$150
Lane departure warning $200$200
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera$200  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
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
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Residual heat $50$50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Raised top speed limiter  $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Chronometer $100$100
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather accent trim$300  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
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-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,550$11,715$11,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,165$4,265
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,876-3,969

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Specifications Comparison: Acura ZDX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20122014
ModelZDXCLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in113.2 in
Length192.4 in194.5 in
Width78.5 in74.1 in
Height62.8 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,425 lb.4,256 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in57.1 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 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.3 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.3 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
55.8 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura ZDX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
ELS, 435W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested281576%
Total Not Requested90024%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested60030%
Total Not Requested140070%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG S

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested60030%
Total Not Requested140070%

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