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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: $51,060

Acura RL   
Difference: $26,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,940

Acura RL   
Difference: $26,516

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009
ModelCLSCLSRL
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $70,700 $96,300 $46,680
Base Invoice $65,751 $89,559 $41,935
Premium Package 1 3,950 3,200  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 920    
Technology Package     3,620
Premium Package 1 3,674 2,976  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 856    
Technology Package     3,245
Options (change) 4,870 3,200 3,620
Options (change) 4,530 2,976 3,245
Destination 875 875 760
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 0
Total Price $77,745 $102,975 $51,060
Total Invoice $72,456 $96,010 $45,940

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,312
Model Year200920092009
ModelCLSCLSRL
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8507hp V8300hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 12480, 12260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19245/45-18
Total Price$77,745$102,975$51,060
Adjustments for Features-2,365-4,0650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$75,380$98,910$51,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$23,530$0
Total Invoice$72,456$96,010$45,940
Adjustments for Features-2,204-3,7900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$70,252$92,220$45,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$21,968$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Acura RL

Model Year200920092009
ModelCLSCLSRL
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Sunshades, second row  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo net  $40
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Second-row low console$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
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 
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Chronometer $100 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
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 
Metal pedals $75 
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 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 
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
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$6,780$8,480$4,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,365$4,065$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,204-3,7900

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Acura RL

Model Year20092009
ModelCLSRL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in110.2 in
Length193.0 in195.8 in
Width73.7 in72.7 in
Height54.7 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,021 lb.4,084 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 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 Volume15.9 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Power decklid350No
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested145078%
Total Not Requested40022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Power decklid350No
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested145078%
Total Not Requested40022%

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested130085%
Total Not Requested22515%

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