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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: $53,800

Acura MDX   
Difference: $24,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,796

Acura MDX   
Difference: $22,924

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082013
ModelCLSCLSMDX
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $67,950 $93,550 $43,280
Base Invoice $63,194 $87,002 $40,092
Premium Package 2 4,770 4,035  
Voice control for nav and audio 510 510  
Adaptive cruise control 2,200 2,200  
iPod integration 425 425  
Advance Package     9,625
Premium Package 2 4,436 3,753  
Voice control for nav and audio 474 474  
Adaptive cruise control 2,046 2,046  
iPod integration 395 395  
Advance Package     8,809
Options (change) 7,905 7,170 9,625
Options (change) 7,351 6,668 8,809
Destination 875 875 895
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 0
Total Price $78,030 $104,195 $53,800
Total Invoice $72,720 $97,145 $49,796

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,387
Model Year200820082013
ModelCLSCLSMDX
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8507hp V8300hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 13480, 13410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19255/50-19
Total Price$78,030$104,195$53,800
Adjustments for Features0-1,700-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$78,030$102,495$53,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$24,465$0
Total Invoice$72,720$97,145$49,796
Adjustments for Features0-1,585-463
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$72,720$95,560$49,333
Cost Above Minimum$0$22,840$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Acura MDX

Model Year200820082013
ModelCLSCLSMDX
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0 
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Second-row low console$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
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 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive  $15
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Chronometer $100 
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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
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 
Metal pedals $75 
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 headliner $650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150 
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$100
Total Value of Features$7,065$8,765$7,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,700$500
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,585-463

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20082013
ModelCLSMDX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.4 in108.3 in
Length193.0 in191.6 in
Width73.7 in78.5 in
Height54.7 in68.2 in
Curb Weight3,993 lb.4,551 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 in37.5 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 CLS550

Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Total Requested185073%
Total Not Requested67527%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Total Requested185073%
Total Not Requested67527%

Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
255/50HR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested257565%
Total Not Requested141535%

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