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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: $37,955

Acura RDX   
Difference: $34,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,950

Acura RDX   
Difference: $32,976

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009
ModelCLSCLSRDX
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $70,700 $96,300 $33,895
Base Invoice $65,751 $89,559 $31,164
Technology Package     3,300
Technology Package     3,026
Options (change) 0 0 3,300
Options (change) 0 0 3,026
Destination 875 875 760
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 0
Total Price $72,875 $99,775 $37,955
Total Invoice $67,926 $93,034 $34,950

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,979
Model Year200920092009
ModelCLSCLSRDX
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8507hp V8240hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 12480, 12410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19235/55-18
Total Price$72,875$99,775$37,955
Adjustments for Features-1,070-2,7700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,805$97,005$37,955
Cost Above Minimum$0$25,200$0
Total Invoice$67,926$93,034$34,950
Adjustments for Features-997-2,5830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,929$90,451$34,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$23,522$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Acura RDX

Model Year200920092009
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 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
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
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside cladding  $350
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 
Media drive$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Boost gauge  $75
Chronometer $100 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$7,070$8,770$6,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,070$2,770$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-997-2,5830

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20092009
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 Weight4,021 lb.3,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 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
15.9 ft327.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.960.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95062%
Total Not Requested57538%

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