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

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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Acura RDX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,430

Acura RDX   
Difference: $39,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,956

Acura RDX   
Difference: $36,718

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082010
ModelCLSCLSRDX
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $67,950 $93,550 $32,520
Base Invoice $63,194 $87,002 $30,303
Premium Package 2 4,770 4,035  
iPod integration 425 425  
Voice control for nav and audio 510 510  
Technology Package     3,100
Premium Package 2 4,436 3,753  
iPod integration 395 395  
Voice control for nav and audio 474 474  
Technology Package     2,843
Options (change) 5,705 4,970 3,100
Options (change) 5,305 4,622 2,843
Destination 875 875 810
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 0
Total Price $75,830 $101,995 $36,430
Total Invoice $70,674 $95,099 $33,956

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,240
Model Year200820082010
ModelCLSCLSRDX
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8507hp V8240hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 13480, 13410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19235/55-18
Total Price$75,830$101,995$36,430
Adjustments for Features-4,805-6,5050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,025$95,490$36,430
Cost Above Minimum$0$24,465$0
Total Invoice$70,674$95,099$33,956
Adjustments for Features-4,478-6,0650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,196$89,034$33,956
Cost Above Minimum$0$22,838$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Acura RDX

Model Year200820082010
ModelCLSCLSRDX
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 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
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
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover  $75
Second-row low console$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
iPod integration$100$100 
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Boost gauge  $75
Chronometer $100 
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
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 height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$8,130$9,830$3,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,805$6,505$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,478-6,0650

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20082010
ModelCLSRDX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.4 in104.3 in
Length193.0 in180.7 in
Width73.7 in73.6 in
Height54.7 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,993 lb.3,744 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.8 ft327.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.860.6 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
Power decklid350No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested120048%
Total Not Requested132552%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250No
Power decklid350No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested120048%
Total Not Requested132552%

Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested37525%

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