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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: $37,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,317

Acura RDX   
Difference: $34,377

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122018
ModelCLSCLSRDX
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $71,300 $94,900 $35,800
Base Invoice $66,309 $88,257 $33,995
Premium 1 Package 4,390 3,690  
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,950  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970  
Folding second row seats 440    
Rear spoiler 400    
Advance Package     6,700
Premium 1 Package 4,083 3,432  
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,744  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902  
Folding second row seats 409    
Rear spoiler 372    
Advance Package     6,347
Options (change) 9,150 7,610 6,700
Options (change) 8,510 7,078 6,347
Destination 875 875 975
Total Price $81,325 $103,385 $43,475
Total Invoice $75,694 $96,210 $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: $33,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,454
Model Year201220122018
ModelCLSCLSRDX
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine402hp V8518hp V8279hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19235/60-18
Total Price$81,325$103,385$43,475
Adjustments for Features-4,215-5,3150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,110$98,070$43,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$20,960$0
Total Invoice$75,694$96,210$41,317
Adjustments for Features-3,923-4,9460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$71,771$91,264$41,317
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,493$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Acura RDX

Model Year201220122018
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 start  $150
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
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, low-speed  $200
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention$150$150 
Lane keeping assist  $400
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rear side airbags$300$300 
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 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Infotainment 
App support  $0
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Chronometer $100 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Headlight washers$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Massage, driver seat $100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50 
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
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  
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Total Value of Features$8,790$9,890$4,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,215$5,315$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,923-4,9460

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20122018
ModelCLSRDX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.2 in105.7 in
Length194.5 in184.4 in
Width74.1 in73.7 in
Height55.8 in65.0 in
Curb Weight4,159 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 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 Room56.5 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in38.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft326.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.361.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Total Requested170073%
Total Not Requested62527%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165092%
Total Not Requested1508%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested160064%
Total Not Requested90036%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165092%
Total Not Requested1508%

Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Fog lights125No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote start150No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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 radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Total Requested469076%
Total Not Requested147524%

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