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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: $57,045

Acura RL   
Difference: $24,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,187

Acura RL   
Difference: $23,846

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142012
ModelCLSCLSCLSRL
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG SBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $72,100 $99,500 $106,500 $48,200
Base Invoice $67,053 $92,535 $99,045 $44,098
Premium 1 Package 4,150      
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,950 2,950  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590      
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970  
Limited-slip rear differential   2,030    
Advance Package       7,950
Premium 1 Package 3,860      
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,744 2,744  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 549      
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902  
Limited-slip rear differential   1,888    
Advance Package       7,194
Options (change) 8,660 5,950 3,920 7,950
Options (change) 8,055 5,534 3,646 7,194
Destination 925 925 925 895
Total Price $81,685 $106,375 $111,345 $57,045
Total Invoice $76,033 $98,994 $103,616 $52,187

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,038
Model Year2014201420142012
ModelCLSCLSCLSRL
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG SBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine402hp V8550hp V8577hp V8300hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14610, 14260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19245/45-18
Total Price$81,685$106,375$111,345$57,045
Adjustments for Features-5,165-6,365-6,4650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$76,520$100,010$104,880$57,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$23,490$28,360$0
Total Invoice$76,033$98,994$103,616$52,187
Adjustments for Features-4,808-5,923-6,0160
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$71,225$93,071$97,600$52,187
Cost Above Minimum$0$21,846$26,375$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Acura RL

Model Year2014201420142012
ModelCLSCLSCLSRL
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG SBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction   $0
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850 
Power trunk closer$350   
Proximity key$250  $250
Remote app$25$25$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500 
Sunshades, second row   $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention$150$150$150 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo net   $40
Rear seat pass-through   $100
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 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150 
Raised top speed limiter  $0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0 
Rear spoiler $200$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
DVD-Audio-compatible player   $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200   
Chronometer $100$100 
Compass$0$0$0 
Cornering lights$50   
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
LED headlights$1000   
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights$150  $150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding second row seats $300$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Metal pedals $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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650 
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000   
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100 
Total Value of Features$11,530$12,730$12,830$6,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,165$6,365$6,465$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,808-5,923-6,0160

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Acura RL

Model Year20142012
ModelCLSRL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in110.2 in
Length194.5 in195.8 in
Width74.1 in72.7 in
Height55.8 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,256 lb.4,100 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 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 Room56.5 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500No
Total Requested112551%
Total Not Requested110049%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG S

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested277598%
Total Not Requested502%

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