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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Acura MDX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Acura MDX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $47,060

Acura MDX   
Difference: $24,704

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,806

Acura MDX   
Difference: $24,080

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062008
ModelCLSCLSMDX
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $64,900 $86,600 $40,195
Base Invoice $60,357 $80,538 $36,514
Lighting Package 1,220 1,220  
CD changer, in-dash 430 430  
Satellite radio 699 699  
Heated front seats 690    
Navigation system 1,240 1,240  
Power trunk closer 510 510  
Sport Package     5,600
Power liftgate     550
Lighting Package 1,135 1,135  
CD changer, in-dash 400 400  
Satellite radio 650 650  
Heated front seats 642    
Navigation system 1,153 1,153  
Power trunk closer 474 474  
Sport Package     5,078
Power liftgate     499
Options (change) 4,789 4,099 6,150
Options (change) 4,454 3,812 5,577
Destination 775 775 715
Gas Tax 1,300 1,700 0
Total Price $71,764 $93,174 $47,060
Total Invoice $66,886 $86,825 $42,806

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Acura MDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,864
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,135
Model Year200620062008
ModelCLSCLSMDX
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine302hp V8469hp V8300hp V6
TransmissionT7T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9480, 13410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19255/55-18
Total Price$71,764$93,174$47,060
Adjustments for Features0-950-1,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,764$92,224$45,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$20,460$0
Total Invoice$66,886$86,825$42,806
Adjustments for Features0-885-1,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,886$85,940$41,751
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,054$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Acura MDX

Model Year200620062008
ModelCLSCLSMDX
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Second-row low console$100$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat$50$50 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
MP3-compatible player  $50
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300
Folding third row seats  $600
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$5,915$6,865$7,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$1,160
Value of Feature Adjustments0-885-1,055

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20062008
ModelCLSMDX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.4 in108.3 in
Length193.0 in190.7 in
Width73.7 in78.5 in
Height54.7 in68.2 in
Curb Weight3,813 lb.4,540 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.21.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in61.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in59.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in61.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in38.7 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in42.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in29.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.8 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.842.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.883.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS500

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%

Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Traffic information25No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested160070%
Total Not Requested67530%

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