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Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Acura RDX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Acura RDX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,475

Acura RDX   
Difference: $2,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,317

Acura RDX   
Difference: $1,225

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152018
ModelCLACLARDX
TrimCLA250CLA45 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $31,500 $48,500 $35,800
Base Invoice $29,295 $45,105 $33,995
Interior Package 1,650 1,650  
Premium Package 2,300 2,300  
Multimedia Package 2,480 2,480  
Driver Assistance Package 2,500 2,500  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970  
Xenon HID headlights 850    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
Rear spoiler 300 300  
Sunroof, large 1,480 1,480  
Advance Package     6,700
Interior Package 1,535 1,535  
Premium Package 2,139 2,139  
Multimedia Package 2,306 2,306  
Driver Assistance Package 2,325 2,325  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902  
Xenon HID headlights 791    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669  
Rear spoiler 279 279  
Sunroof, large 1,376 1,376  
Advance Package     6,347
Options (change) 13,250 12,400 6,700
Options (change) 12,322 11,531 6,347
Destination 925 925 975
Total Price $45,675 $61,825 $43,475
Total Invoice $42,542 $57,561 $41,317

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Acura RDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,914
Model Year201520152018
ModelCLACLARDX
TrimCLA250CLA45 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine208hp I4355hp I4279hp V6
TransmissionS7S7T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/40-18235/60-18
Total Price$45,675$61,825$43,475
Adjustments for Features0-2,625-725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,675$59,200$42,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,525$0
Total Invoice$42,542$57,561$41,317
Adjustments for Features0-2,444-689
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,542$55,117$40,628
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,575$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Acura RDX

Model Year201520152018
ModelCLACLARDX
TrimCLA250CLA45 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Power liftgate  $350
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start  $150
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane keeping assist  $400
Pedestrian detection  $50
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100 
Wide-view rear camera  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Rear wiper  $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust $250 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Front splitter spoiler $200 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Chronometer $100 
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
LED headlights  $1000
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Total Value of Features$5,950$8,575$6,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,625$725
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,444-689

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20152018
ModelCLARDX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in105.7 in
Length182.3 in184.4 in
Width70.0 in73.7 in
Height56.6 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,263 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom35.6 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom27.1 in38.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft326.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.161.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested91570%
Total Not Requested40030%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested155082%
Total Not Requested35018%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested94084%
Total Not Requested17516%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested91570%
Total Not Requested40030%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested155082%
Total Not Requested35018%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested94084%
Total Not Requested17516%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Fog lights125No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote start150No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Total Requested461575%
Total Not Requested155025%

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