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

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Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Acura TLX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,750

Acura TLX V6 A-Spec   
Difference: $2,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,576

Acura TLX V6 A-Spec   
Difference: $1,747

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelCLACLATLXTLX
TrimCLA250AMG CLA45V6V6 A-Spec
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,700 $50,400 $36,200 $42,800
Base Invoice $30,411 $46,872 $34,374 $40,626
Convenience Package 400 400    
Multimedia Package 2,300 2,300    
Premium Package 1,800 1,800    
Driver Assistance Package 1,500 1,500    
Interior Package 1,650      
Parktronic Package 970 970    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 850      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720    
Rear spoiler 300      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 850 850    
Sunroof, large 1,480 1,480    
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,650    
Wheels, dark finish   850    
Advance Package     7,550  
Convenience Package 372 372    
Multimedia Package 2,139 2,139    
Premium Package 1,674 1,674    
Driver Assistance Package 1,395 1,395    
Interior Package 1,535      
Parktronic Package 902 902    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 791      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669    
Rear spoiler 273      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 791 791    
Sunroof, large 1,376 1,376    
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,535    
Wheels, dark finish   791    
Advance Package     7,152  
Options (change) 12,820 12,520 7,550 0
Options (change) 11,917 11,644 7,152 0
Destination 995 995 950 950
Total Price $46,515 $63,915 $44,700 $43,750
Total Invoice $43,323 $59,511 $42,476 $41,576

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TLX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,690
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelCLACLATLXTLX
TrimCLA250AMG CLA45V6V6 A-Spec
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine208hp I4375hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionS7S7T9T9
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8490, 10490, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/35-19225/50-18245/40-19
Total Price$46,515$63,915$44,700$43,750
Adjustments for Features0-2,725-1,940-940
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,515$61,190$42,760$42,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,675$0$50
Total Invoice$43,323$59,511$42,476$41,576
Adjustments for Features0-2,537-1,843-893
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,323$56,974$40,633$40,683
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,651$0$50

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Acura TLX

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelCLACLATLXTLX
TrimCLA250AMG CLA45V6V6 A-Spec
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400$1400
FWD$0 $0$0
AWD $1700  
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Remote app$25$25  
Remote climate control$25$25  
Remote start  $150$150
Remote start via app$75$75  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Semi-automated parking system$500$500  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane keeping assist  $400$400
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Rearview camera$200$200 $200
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Wide-view rear camera  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Climate Control 
Electrically heated windshield  $250 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust $250  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 $0
Body kit $0 $0
Front splitter spoiler $200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
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  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Wireless charging station  $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75 
Chronometer $100  
Compass  $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150  
LED headlights  $1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Spotter mirror(s)   $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100  
Color seat belts $0  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Heated second row seats  $200 
Interior trim, special color $0  
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Upgraded floor mats  $0$0
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0 $0
Rear wheel steering  $1500$1500
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Wheels, dark finish $0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Total Value of Features$7,025$9,750$8,965$7,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,725$1,940$940
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,537-1,843-893

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20182018
ModelCLATLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in109.3 in
Length182.3 in191.7 in
Width70.0 in73.0 in
Height56.6 in57.0 in
Curb Weight3,263 lb.3,506 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom35.6 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom27.1 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft314.3 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 mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested94082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested94082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior trim, special color0No
Color seat belts0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX V6

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Electrically heated windshield250No
Around view cameras300No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Fog lights125No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Upgraded floor mats0No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested286554%
Total Not Requested245046%

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