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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: $51,815

Acura ZDX   
Difference: $26,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,979

Acura ZDX   
Difference: $24,681

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320092009
ModelZDXCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,920 $70,700 $96,300
Base Invoice $47,084 $65,751 $89,559
Premium Package 1   3,950 3,200
Obstacle detection, rear   1,140 1,140
Premium Package 1   3,674 2,976
Obstacle detection, rear   1,060 1,060
Options (change) 0 5,090 4,340
Options (change) 0 4,734 4,036
Destination 895 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $51,815 $77,965 $104,115
Total Invoice $47,979 $72,660 $97,070

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura ZDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,481
Model Year201320092009
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, 12480, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$51,815$77,965$104,115
Adjustments for Features0-215-1,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,815$77,750$102,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$24,450
Total Invoice$47,979$72,660$97,070
Adjustments for Features0-200-1,785
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,979$72,460$95,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$22,825

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Features Comparison: Acura ZDX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year201320092009
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 
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure warning$200  
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  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Chronometer  $100
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50
Power-folding mirrors$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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$7,425$7,640$9,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$215$1,915
Value of Feature Adjustments0-200-1,785

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Specifications Comparison: Acura ZDX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20132009
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.4,021 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in56.3 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 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
55.8 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

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 decklid350Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested142577%
Total Not Requested42523%

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 decklid350Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested142577%
Total Not Requested42523%

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