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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: $46,510

Acura MDX   
Difference: $29,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,307

Acura MDX   
Difference: $28,688

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112008
ModelCLSCLSMDX
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $74,000 $99,050 $40,195
Base Invoice $68,820 $92,116 $36,514
Sport Package     5,600
Sport Package     5,078
Options (change) 0 0 5,600
Options (change) 0 0 5,078
Destination 875 875 715
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 0
Total Price $76,175 $102,525 $46,510
Total Invoice $70,995 $95,591 $42,307

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,525
Model Year201120112008
ModelCLSCLSMDX
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8507hp V8300hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 12510, 12410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19255/55-18
Total Price$76,175$102,525$46,510
Adjustments for Features0-1,600-920
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$76,175$100,925$45,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$24,750$0
Total Invoice$70,995$95,591$42,307
Adjustments for Features0-1,492-837
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$70,995$94,099$41,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$23,104$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Acura MDX

Model Year201120112008
ModelCLSCLSMDX
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
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$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Chronometer $100 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
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$5,805$7,405$6,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,600$920
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,492-837

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20112008
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 Weight4,021 lb.4,540 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.21.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 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
15.9 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.942.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.983.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested172576%
Total Not Requested55024%

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