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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: $33,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,317

Acura RDX   
Difference: $30,466

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172018
ModelCLSCLSCLSRDX
TrimCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 SBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $67,550 $74,850 $108,900 $35,800
Base Invoice $62,822 $69,611 $101,277 $33,995
Night Package 300 300    
Alloy wheels, optional design 500 500    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,900      
Premium 1 Package 3,250      
Driver Assistance Package 2,250 2,250 2,250  
Folding second row seats 440 440    
Premium Package   4,200 2,500  
Advance Package       6,700
Night Package 279 279    
Alloy wheels, optional design 465 465    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,767      
Premium 1 Package 3,023      
Driver Assistance Package 2,093 2,093 2,093  
Folding second row seats 409 409    
Premium Package   3,906 2,325  
Advance Package       6,347
Options (change) 8,640 7,690 4,750 6,700
Options (change) 8,036 7,152 4,418 6,347
Destination 925 925 925 975
Total Price $77,115 $83,465 $114,575 $43,475
Total Invoice $71,783 $77,688 $106,620 $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: $29,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,929
Model Year2017201720172018
ModelCLSCLSCLSRDX
TrimCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 SBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8279hp V6
TransmissionT9T9T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14610, 14410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19235/60-18
Total Price$77,115$83,465$114,575$43,475
Adjustments for Features-3,800-4,865-8,7900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,315$78,600$105,785$43,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,285$32,470$0
Total Invoice$71,783$77,688$106,620$41,317
Adjustments for Features-3,537-4,528-8,1800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,246$73,160$98,440$41,317
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,914$30,194$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Acura RDX

Model Year2017201720172018
ModelCLSCLSCLSRDX
TrimCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 SBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction   $0
Power liftgate   $350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote start   $150
Semi-automated parking system  $500 
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100 
Wide-view rear camera   $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo cover   $75
Second-row low console$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear wiper   $175
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Raised top speed limiter  $0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0  
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside cladding   $350
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100 
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player   $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet $150$150 
Media drive $15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support   $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200$200 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Chronometer  $100 
Cornering lights $50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)   $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Massage, driver seat  $100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650 
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical   $100
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Total Value of Features$8,615$9,680$13,605$4,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,800$4,865$8,790$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,537-4,528-8,1800

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20172018
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 Weight4,035 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 CLS400

Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested155079%
Total Not Requested40021%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested110060%
Total Not Requested72540%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested110067%
Total Not Requested55033%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%

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
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
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
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-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Total Requested546589%
Total Not Requested70011%

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