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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: $36,880

Acura RDX   
Difference: $40,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,374

Acura RDX   
Difference: $37,664

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182011
ModelCLSCLSRDX
TrimCLS550AMG CLS63 SBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $75,150 $108,900 $32,895
Base Invoice $69,890 $101,277 $30,646
Night Package 300    
Alloy wheels, optional design 500    
Folding second row seats 440    
Technology Package     3,100
Night Package 279    
Alloy wheels, optional design 465    
Folding second row seats 409    
Technology Package     2,843
Options (change) 1,240 0 3,100
Options (change) 1,153 0 2,843
Destination 995 995 885
Total Price $77,385 $109,895 $36,880
Total Invoice $72,038 $102,272 $34,374

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,920
Model Year201820182011
ModelCLSCLSRDX
TrimCLS550AMG CLS63 SBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine402hp V8577hp V8240hp I4
TransmissionT9T7T5
DrivetrainRWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19235/55-18
Total Price$77,385$109,895$36,880
Adjustments for Features-6,170-10,2700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,215$99,625$36,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$28,410$0
Total Invoice$72,038$102,272$34,374
Adjustments for Features-5,744-9,5580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,294$92,714$34,374
Cost Above Minimum$0$26,420$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Acura RDX

Model Year201820182011
ModelCLSCLSRDX
TrimCLS550AMG CLS63 SBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
RWD$0  
AWD $1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500 
Sunshade, rear, power $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$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100 
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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Raised top speed limiter $0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$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 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Boost gauge  $75
Chronometer $100 
Cornering lights $50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$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 
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  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,895$13,995$3,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,170$10,270$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,744-9,5580

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20182011
ModelCLSRDX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.2 in104.3 in
Length194.5 in180.7 in
Width74.1 in73.6 in
Height55.8 in65.2 in
Curb Weight4,159 lb.3,744 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 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 Room56.5 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft327.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.360.6 ft3

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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%

Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%

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