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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: $27,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,979

Acura ZDX   
Difference: $25,762

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320122012
ModelZDXCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,920 $71,300 $94,900
Base Invoice $47,084 $66,309 $88,257
Premium 1 Package   4,390  
Lane departure warning   850 850
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970
Rear spoiler   400  
Folding second row seats   440  
Limited-slip rear differential     2,030
Premium 1 Package   4,083  
Lane departure warning   791 791
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902
Rear spoiler   372  
Folding second row seats   409  
Limited-slip rear differential     1,888
Options (change) 0 7,050 3,850
Options (change) 0 6,557 3,581
Destination 895 875 875
Total Price $51,815 $79,225 $99,625
Total Invoice $47,979 $73,741 $92,713

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura ZDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,258
Model Year201320122012
ModelZDXCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)435, 10610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$51,815$79,225$99,625
Adjustments for Features0-2,690-1,590
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,815$76,535$98,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$21,500
Total Invoice$47,979$73,741$92,713
Adjustments for Features0-2,504-1,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,979$71,237$91,233
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$19,996

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Features Comparison: Acura ZDX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year201320122012
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 
Proximity key$250$250 
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera$200$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
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Chronometer  $100
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights $50 
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers $50$50
LED headlights $1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Leather accent trim$300  
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals  $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
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$7,425$10,115$9,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,690$1,590
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,504-1,480

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Specifications Comparison: Acura ZDX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20132012
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
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights500No
Total Requested120052%
Total Not Requested112548%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

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