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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: $39,115

Acura RDX   
Difference: $36,715

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,749

Acura RDX   
Difference: $33,925

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082014
ModelCLSCLSRDX
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $67,950 $93,550 $34,520
Base Invoice $63,194 $87,002 $32,430
Premium Package 2 4,770 4,035  
iPod integration 425 425  
Voice control for nav and audio 510 510  
Technology Package     3,700
Premium Package 2 4,436 3,753  
iPod integration 395 395  
Voice control for nav and audio 474 474  
Technology Package     3,424
Options (change) 5,705 4,970 3,700
Options (change) 5,305 4,622 3,424
Destination 875 875 895
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 0
Total Price $75,830 $101,995 $39,115
Total Invoice $70,674 $95,099 $36,749

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $32,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,020
Model Year200820082014
ModelCLSCLSRDX
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8507hp V8273hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 13480, 13410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19235/60-18
Total Price$75,830$101,995$39,115
Adjustments for Features-4,190-5,8900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,640$96,105$39,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$24,465$0
Total Invoice$70,674$95,099$36,749
Adjustments for Features-3,905-5,4920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,769$89,607$36,749
Cost Above Minimum$0$22,838$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Acura RDX

Model Year200820082014
ModelCLSCLSRDX
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 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Power liftgate  $350
Power trunk closer$350$350 
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 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive  $15
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Chronometer $100 
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
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 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,305$10,005$4,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,190$5,890$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,905-5,4920

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20082014
ModelCLSRDX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.4 in105.7 in
Length193.0 in183.5 in
Width73.7 in73.7 in
Height54.7 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,993 lb.3,718 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in38.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.8 ft326.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.861.3 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 key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Total Requested180071%
Total Not Requested72529%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Total Requested180071%
Total Not Requested72529%

Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Power liftgate350No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested177571%
Total Not Requested74029%

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