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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: $50,070

Acura RL   
Difference: $21,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,686

Acura RL   
Difference: $21,479

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162007
ModelCLSCLSCLSRL
TrimCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 SBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $66,900 $74,100 $107,800 $45,780
Base Invoice $62,217 $68,913 $100,254 $40,795
Premium 1 Package 3,250      
Premium Package   4,200    
Technology Package       3,620
Premium 1 Package 3,023      
Premium Package   3,906    
Technology Package       3,221
Options (change) 3,250 4,200 0 3,620
Options (change) 3,023 3,906 0 3,221
Destination 925 925 925 670
Total Price $71,075 $79,225 $108,725 $50,070
Total Invoice $66,165 $73,744 $101,179 $44,686

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,501
Model Year2016201620162007
ModelCLSCLSCLSRL
TrimCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 SBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionT7T9T7T5
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)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19245/50-17
Total Price$71,075$79,225$108,725$50,070
Adjustments for Features-2,125-4,840-7,0650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,950$74,385$101,660$50,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,435$32,710$0
Total Invoice$66,165$73,744$101,179$44,686
Adjustments for Features-1,978-4,505-6,5750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,187$69,239$94,604$44,686
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,052$30,417$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Acura RL

Model Year2016201620162007
ModelCLSCLSCLSRL
TrimCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 SBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 $1200 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction   $0
Power trunk closer$350$350  
Proximity key$250$250 $250
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200 $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
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 
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 
Apple CarPlay support $100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
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 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information $25$25 
Traffic information   $25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50 
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, configurable$150$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Folding second row seats  $300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
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 height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Wood trim, alternative type   $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 
Total Value of Features$7,990$10,705$12,930$5,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,125$4,840$7,065$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,978-4,505-6,5750

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Acura RL

Model Year20162007
ModelCLSRL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in110.2 in
Length194.5 in193.6 in
Width74.1 in72.2 in
Height55.8 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,035 lb.4,013 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 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90046%
Total Not Requested105054%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested67536%
Total Not Requested120064%

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Total Requested1075100%
Total Not Requested00%

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