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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: $53,550

Acura MDX   
Difference: $19,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,567

Acura MDX   
Difference: $18,268

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152012
ModelCLSCLSCLSMDX
TrimCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG SBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $65,990 $73,200 $106,550 $43,030
Base Invoice $61,371 $68,076 $99,092 $39,863
Premium 1 Package 3,250      
Wheel Package 990 760    
Lane departure warning 875 875 875  
Folding second row seats 440 440    
Rear spoiler 400 400    
Premium Package   4,200 3,740  
Advance Package       9,625
Premium 1 Package 3,023      
Wheel Package 921 707    
Lane departure warning 814 814 814  
Folding second row seats 409 409    
Rear spoiler 372 372    
Premium Package   3,906 3,478  
Advance Package       8,809
Options (change) 5,955 6,675 4,615 9,625
Options (change) 5,539 6,208 4,292 8,809
Destination 925 925 925 895
Total Price $72,870 $80,800 $112,090 $53,550
Total Invoice $67,835 $75,209 $104,309 $49,567

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,615
Model Year2015201520152012
ModelCLSCLSCLSMDX
TrimCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG SBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8300hp V6
TransmissionT7T9T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14610, 14410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/50-19
Total Price$72,870$80,800$112,090$53,550
Adjustments for Features0-2,565-6,490-375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,870$78,235$105,600$53,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,365$32,730$0
Total Invoice$67,835$75,209$104,309$49,567
Adjustments for Features0-2,388-6,039-347
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$67,835$72,821$98,270$49,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,986$30,435$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Acura MDX

Model Year2015201520152012
ModelCLSCLSCLSMDX
TrimCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG SBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 $1200 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Power liftgate   $350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Semi-automated parking system  $500 
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Second-row low console$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Rear wiper   $175
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Raised top speed limiter  $0 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0 
Infotainment 
App support $0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player   $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet $150$150 
Media drive $15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200$200 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200 
Chronometer  $100 
Compass$0$0$0 
Cornering lights $50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100
Folding third row seats   $600
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Massage, driver seat  $100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650 
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Total Value of Features$8,090$10,655$14,580$8,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,565$6,490$375
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,388-6,039-347

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20152012
ModelCLSMDX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.2 in108.3 in
Length194.5 in191.6 in
Width74.1 in78.5 in
Height55.8 in68.2 in
Curb Weight4,035 lb.4,551 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.21.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 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 Room56.5 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
15.3 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.342.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.383.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130067%
Total Not Requested65033%
Wheel Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested25077%
Total Not Requested7523%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested85047%
Total Not Requested97553%
Wheel Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested25077%
Total Not Requested7523%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested85052%
Total Not Requested80048%

Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
255/50HR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
USB port25Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested279070%
Total Not Requested120030%

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