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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: $38,915

Acura RDX   
Difference: $34,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,564

Acura RDX   
Difference: $32,082

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132013
ModelCLSCLSRDX
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $72,000 $95,900 $34,320
Base Invoice $66,960 $89,187 $32,245
Folding second row seats 440    
Rear spoiler 400    
Technology Package     3,700
Folding second row seats 409    
Rear spoiler 372    
Technology Package     3,424
Options (change) 840 0 3,700
Options (change) 781 0 3,424
Destination 905 905 895
Total Price $73,745 $96,805 $38,915
Total Invoice $68,646 $90,092 $36,564

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,610
Model Year201320132013
ModelCLSCLSRDX
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine402hp V8518hp V8273hp 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$73,745$96,805$38,915
Adjustments for Features-3,730-4,5550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,015$92,250$38,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$22,235$0
Total Invoice$68,646$90,092$36,564
Adjustments for Features-3,472-4,2390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,174$85,853$36,564
Cost Above Minimum$0$20,679$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Acura RDX

Model Year201320132013
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
Proximity key  $250
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power $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 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$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 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Chronometer $100 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Headlight washers$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
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 height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$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  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Total Value of Features$7,655$8,480$3,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,730$4,555$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,472-4,2390

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20132013
ModelCLSRDX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.2 in105.7 in
Length194.5 in183.5 in
Width74.1 in73.7 in
Height55.8 in66.1 in
Curb Weight4,159 lb.3,718 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 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 Room56.5 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
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Power liftgate350No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested169067%
Total Not Requested82533%

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