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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: $43,475

Acura RDX   
Difference: $36,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,317

Acura RDX   
Difference: $33,417

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092018
ModelCLSCLSRDX
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $70,700 $96,300 $35,800
Base Invoice $65,751 $89,559 $33,995
Premium Package 1 3,950 3,200  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,140 1,140  
Adaptive cruise control 2,230 2,230  
Advance Package     6,700
Premium Package 1 3,674 2,976  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,060 1,060  
Adaptive cruise control 2,074 2,074  
Advance Package     6,347
Options (change) 7,320 6,570 6,700
Options (change) 6,808 6,110 6,347
Destination 875 875 975
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 0
Total Price $80,195 $106,345 $43,475
Total Invoice $74,734 $99,144 $41,317

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,681
Model Year200920092018
ModelCLSCLSRDX
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8507hp V8279hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 12480, 12410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19235/60-18
Total Price$80,195$106,345$43,475
Adjustments for Features-790-2,4900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$79,405$103,855$43,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$24,450$0
Total Invoice$74,734$99,144$41,317
Adjustments for Features-736-2,3210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$73,998$96,823$41,317
Cost Above Minimum$0$22,825$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Acura RDX

Model Year200920092018
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
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Power liftgate  $350
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Remote start  $150
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane keeping assist  $400
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera  $200
Wide-view rear camera  $0
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 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat$50$50 
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
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio  $50
SD Card slot$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic + travel information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Chronometer $100 
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
LED headlights  $1000
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,915$10,615$8,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$790$2,490$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-736-2,3210

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20092018
ModelCLSRDX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.4 in105.7 in
Length193.0 in184.4 in
Width73.7 in73.7 in
Height54.7 in65.0 in
Curb Weight4,021 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in58.7 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
15.9 ft326.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.961.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested142577%
Total Not Requested42523%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested142577%
Total Not Requested42523%

Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote start150No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Total Requested326553%
Total Not Requested290047%

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