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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: $56,035

Acura RL   
Difference: $14,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,814

Acura RL   
Difference: $15,054

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152011
ModelCLSCLSCLSRL
TrimCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG SBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $65,990 $73,200 $106,550 $47,200
Base Invoice $61,371 $68,076 $99,092 $42,801
Premium 1 Package 3,250      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590 590    
Premium Package   4,200 3,740  
Advance Package       7,950
Premium 1 Package 3,023      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 549 549    
Premium Package   3,906 3,478  
Advance Package       7,128
Options (change) 3,840 4,790 3,740 7,950
Options (change) 3,572 4,455 3,478 7,128
Destination 925 925 925 885
Total Price $70,755 $78,915 $111,215 $56,035
Total Invoice $65,868 $73,456 $103,495 $50,814

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,495
Model Year2015201520152011
ModelCLSCLSCLSRL
TrimCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG SBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8300hp V6
TransmissionT7T9T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14610, 14260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19245/45-18
Total Price$70,755$78,915$111,215$56,035
Adjustments for Features-600-3,165-7,6650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,155$75,750$103,550$56,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,595$33,395$0
Total Invoice$65,868$73,456$103,495$50,814
Adjustments for Features-559-2,946-7,1330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,309$70,510$96,362$50,814
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,201$31,053$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Acura RL

Model Year2015201520152011
ModelCLSCLSCLSRL
TrimCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG SBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 $1200 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction   $0
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Power trunk closer$350$350$350 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Semi-automated parking system  $500 
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225
Sunshades, second row   $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $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 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Raised top speed limiter  $0 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0 
Rear spoiler  $200 
Infotainment 
App support $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 
Media drive $15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200$200 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200 
Chronometer  $100 
Compass$0$0$0 
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 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding second row seats  $300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Massage, driver seat  $100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Metal pedals  $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
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650 
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
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 
Total Value of Features$6,815$9,380$13,880$6,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$600$3,165$7,665$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-559-2,946-7,1330

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Acura RL

Model Year20152011
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 Weight4,035 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 CLS400

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested125064%
Total Not Requested70036%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested102556%
Total Not Requested80044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested80048%
Total Not Requested85052%

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Total Requested237584%
Total Not Requested45016%

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