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

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Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Acura RL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,840

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $12,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,835

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $9,979

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142011
ModelCLACLARL
TrimCLA250CLA45 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,900 $47,450 $47,200
Base Invoice $27,807 $44,129 $42,801
Driver Assistance Package 2,500 2,500  
Multimedia Package 2,370 2,370  
Premium 1 Package 2,300 2,300  
Interior Package 1,500 1,500  
Sunroof, large 1,480 1,480  
Wood trim 325 325  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970  
Xenon HID headlights 850    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
Advance Package     7,950
Driver Assistance Package 2,325 2,325  
Multimedia Package 2,204 2,204  
Premium 1 Package 2,139 2,139  
Interior Package 1,395 1,395  
Sunroof, large 1,376 1,376  
Wood trim 302 302  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902  
Xenon HID headlights 791    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669  
Advance Package     7,128
Options (change) 13,015 12,165 7,950
Options (change) 12,103 11,312 7,128
Destination 925 925 885
Total Price $43,840 $60,540 $56,035
Total Invoice $40,835 $56,366 $50,814

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,095
Model Year201420142011
ModelCLACLARL
TrimCLA250CLA45 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine208hp I4355hp I4300hp V6
TransmissionS7S7T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/40-18245/45-18
Total Price$43,840$60,540$56,035
Adjustments for Features-125-2,6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,715$57,890$56,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,175$0
Total Invoice$40,835$56,366$50,814
Adjustments for Features-116-2,4670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,719$53,899$50,814
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,180$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Acura RL

Model Year201420142011
ModelCLACLARL
TrimCLA250CLA45 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app$25$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust $250 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Front splitter spoiler $200 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Chronometer $100 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
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
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Total Value of Features$7,590$10,115$7,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$125$2,650$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-116-2,4670

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Acura RL

Model Year20142011
ModelCLARL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.2 in
Length182.3 in195.8 in
Width70.0 in72.7 in
Height56.6 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,263 lb.4,100 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom35.6 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom27.1 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Total Requested20015%
Total Not Requested110085%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92583%
Total Not Requested19017%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested132576%
Total Not Requested42524%
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
Total Requested91570%
Total Not Requested40030%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Total Requested20015%
Total Not Requested110085%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92583%
Total Not Requested19017%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested132576%
Total Not Requested42524%
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
Total Requested91570%
Total Not Requested40030%

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested232582%
Total Not Requested50018%

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