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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Acura RL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Acura RL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $49,915

Acura RL   
Difference: $22,419

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,527

Acura RL   
Difference: $22,889

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006
ModelCLSCLSRL
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $64,900 $86,600 $49,300
Base Invoice $60,357 $80,538 $43,912
Lighting Package 1,220 1,220  
Heated front seats 690    
Satellite radio 699 699  
Proximity key 1,080 1,080  
Navigation system 1,240 1,240  
CD changer, in-dash 430 430  
Lighting Package 1,135 1,135  
Heated front seats 642    
Satellite radio 650 650  
Proximity key 1,004 1,004  
Navigation system 1,153 1,153  
CD changer, in-dash 400 400  
Options (change) 5,359 4,669 0
Options (change) 4,984 4,342 0
Destination 775 775 615
Gas Tax 1,300 1,700 0
Total Price $72,334 $93,744 $49,915
Total Invoice $67,416 $87,355 $44,527

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,544
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,073
Model Year200620062006
ModelCLSCLSRL
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V8469hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionT7T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9480, 13260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19245/50-17
Total Price$72,334$93,744$49,915
Adjustments for Features-875-1,8250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,459$91,919$49,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$20,460$0
Total Invoice$67,416$87,355$44,527
Adjustments for Features-816-1,7010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,600$85,654$44,527
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,054$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Acura RL

Model Year200620062006
ModelCLSCLSRL
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Sunshades, second row  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo net  $40
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Second-row low console$100$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 
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 height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger 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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,690$6,640$4,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$875$1,825$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-816-1,7010

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Acura RL

Model Year20062006
ModelCLSRL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in110.2 in
Length193.0 in193.6 in
Width73.7 in72.2 in
Height54.7 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,813 lb.4,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS500

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%

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