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GMC Acadia vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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GMC Acadia vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,190

GMC Acadia SLT   
Difference: $31,185

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,720

GMC Acadia SLT   
Difference: $28,440

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120122012
ModelAcadiaAcadiaCLSCLS
TrimSLTDenaliCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,185 $43,220 $71,300 $94,900
Base Invoice $36,275 $41,059 $66,309 $88,257
Preferred Equipment Group 4SB 905      
Navigation system 1,890 1,890    
Technology Package 1,000      
Sunroof 1,400      
Obstacle detection, rear     970 970
Rear spoiler     400  
Folding second row seats     440  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     590  
Illuminated door sill trim plates     800 850
Preferred Equipment Group 4SB 860      
Navigation system 1,663 1,663    
Technology Package 880      
Sunroof 1,232      
Obstacle detection, rear     902 902
Rear spoiler     372  
Folding second row seats     409  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     549  
Illuminated door sill trim plates     744 791
Options (change) 5,195 1,890 3,200 1,820
Options (change) 4,635 1,663 2,976 1,693
Destination 810 810 875 875
Total Price $44,190 $45,920 $75,375 $97,595
Total Invoice $41,720 $43,532 $70,160 $90,825

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: GMC Acadia vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: GMC Acadia SLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,164
Model Year2011201120122012
ModelAcadiaAcadiaCLSCLS
TrimSLTDenaliCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine288hp V6288hp V6402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/60-19255/55-20255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$44,190$45,920$75,375$97,595
Adjustments for Features0-1,325-2,445-3,270
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,190$44,595$72,930$94,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$405$0$21,395
Total Invoice$41,720$43,532$70,160$90,825
Adjustments for Features0-1,256-2,276-3,043
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,720$42,276$67,884$87,782
Cost Above Minimum$0$556$0$19,898

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Features Comparison: GMC Acadia vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2011201120122012
ModelAcadiaAcadiaCLSCLS
TrimSLTDenaliCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350  
Remote start$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera$200$200  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Class III trailer hitch $250  
Roof rails$250$250  
Second-row low console  $100$100
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat  $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding $350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300  
Laminated front side windows $200  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Cargo area audio controls$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
Media drive  $15$15
Rear seat audio controls$25$25  
SD Card slot  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25 
Chronometer   $100
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350  
Headlight washers  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Door sill trim plates$100   
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
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 height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000
Wood trim  $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600  
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,175$8,500$9,620$10,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,325$2,445$3,270
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,256-2,276-3,043

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Specifications Comparison: GMC Acadia vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20112012
ModelAcadiaCLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase118.9 in113.2 in
Length200.7 in194.5 in
Width78.2 in74.1 in
Height69.9 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,657 lb.4,159 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.9 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.8 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.9 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in35.0 in
Row 3 Headroom38.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.1 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
68.9 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.9 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
GMC Acadia SLT

Preferred Equipment Group 4SB
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested45090%
Total Not Requested5010%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Cargo area audio controls100No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%

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