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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: $55,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,241

Acura ZDX   
Difference: $52,170

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelZDXCLS
TrimBaseAMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,120 $108,900
Base Invoice $42,691 $101,277
Advance Package 10,550  
Premium Package   2,500
Lane departure warning   875
Advance Package 9,655  
Premium Package   2,325
Lane departure warning   814
Options (change) 10,550 3,375
Options (change) 9,655 3,139
Destination 895 995
Total Price $57,565 $113,270
Total Invoice $53,241 $105,411

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura ZDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $48,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,642
Model Year20122018
ModelZDXCLS
TrimBaseAMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6577hp V8
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)435, 10610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19255/35-19
Total Price$57,565$113,270
Adjustments for Features0-7,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,565$106,255
Total Invoice$53,241$105,411
Adjustments for Features0-6,528
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,241$98,883

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Features Comparison: Acura ZDX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20122018
ModelZDXCLS
TrimBaseAMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Power liftgate$350 
Power trunk closer $350
Remote app $25
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags $300
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Residual heat $50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Raised top speed limiter $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Chronometer $100
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather accent trim$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Massage, driver 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 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$7,450$14,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,015
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,528

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Specifications Comparison: Acura ZDX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20122018
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.4,159 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 seats300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
ELS, 435W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested291578%
Total Not Requested80022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Lane departure warning
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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