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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: $43,045

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $11,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,101

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $8,826

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182008
ModelCLACLARL
TrimCLA250AMG CLA45Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,700 $50,400 $46,280
Base Invoice $30,411 $46,872 $41,560
Convenience Package 400 400  
Interior Package 1,650    
Premium Package 1,800 1,800  
Garmin Map Pilot 625 625  
Driver Assistance Package 1,500 1,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
Wood trim 325 325  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 850    
Sunroof, large 1,480 1,480  
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,650  
Technology Package     3,620
CMBS and Pax     3,800
Convenience Package 372 372  
Interior Package 1,535    
Premium Package 1,674 1,674  
Garmin Map Pilot 581 581  
Driver Assistance Package 1,395 1,395  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669  
Wood trim 302 302  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 791    
Sunroof, large 1,376 1,376  
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,535  
Technology Package     3,245
CMBS and Pax     3,407
Options (change) 9,350 8,500 7,420
Options (change) 8,695 7,904 6,652
Destination 995 995 715
Total Price $43,045 $59,895 $54,415
Total Invoice $40,101 $55,771 $48,927

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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: $11,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,194
Model Year201820182008
ModelCLACLARL
TrimCLA250AMG CLA45Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine208hp I4375hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionS7S7T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/40-18245/680-460
Total Price$43,045$59,895$54,415
Adjustments for Features-395-3,2200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,650$56,675$54,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,025$0
Total Invoice$40,101$55,771$48,927
Adjustments for Features-368-2,9980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,733$52,773$48,927
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,040$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Acura RL

Model Year201820182008
ModelCLACLARL
TrimCLA250AMG CLA45Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
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 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
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 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
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 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Front splitter spoiler $200 
Rear spoiler $200 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Chronometer $100 
Compass$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Color seat belts $0 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Interior trim, special color $0 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $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 height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300 
Wood trim, alternative type  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Total Value of Features$8,550$11,375$8,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$395$3,220$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-368-2,9980

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Acura RL

Model Year20182008
ModelCLARL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.2 in
Length182.3 in193.6 in
Width70.0 in72.2 in
Height56.6 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,263 lb.4,013 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 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Total Requested25077%
Total Not Requested7523%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested65068%
Total Not Requested30032%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Total Requested25077%
Total Not Requested7523%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested65068%
Total Not Requested30032%
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior trim, special color0No
Color seat belts0No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Wood trim, alternative type300No
Total Requested92567%
Total Not Requested45033%
CMBS and Pax
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Tires, run-flat150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
245/680VR460 tires400No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%

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