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

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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Acura RLX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $61,345

Acura RLX   
Difference: $17,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,078

Acura RLX   
Difference: $17,684

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082014
ModelCLSCLSRLX
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $67,950 $93,550 $48,450
Base Invoice $63,194 $87,002 $44,324
Premium Package 2 4,770 4,035  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,120 1,120  
iPod integration 425 425  
Voice control for nav and audio 510 510  
Adaptive cruise control 2,200 2,200  
Advance Package     12,000
Premium Package 2 4,436 3,753  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,042 1,042  
iPod integration 395 395  
Voice control for nav and audio 474 474  
Adaptive cruise control 2,046 2,046  
Advance Package     10,859
Options (change) 9,025 8,290 12,000
Options (change) 8,393 7,710 10,859
Destination 875 875 895
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 0
Total Price $79,150 $105,315 $61,345
Total Invoice $73,762 $98,187 $56,078

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RLX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,730
Model Year200820082014
ModelCLSCLSRLX
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8507hp V8310hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 13480, 13500, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19245/40-19
Total Price$79,150$105,315$61,345
Adjustments for Features0-1,700-50
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$79,150$103,615$61,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$24,465$0
Total Invoice$73,762$98,187$56,078
Adjustments for Features0-1,585-46
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$73,762$96,602$56,032
Cost Above Minimum$0$22,840$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Acura RLX

Model Year200820082014
ModelCLSCLSRLX
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Remote app  $25
Sunshades, second row  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0 
Forward collision warning  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane keeping assist  $400
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera  $200
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Second-row low console$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Residual heat$50$50 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Laminated rear side windows  $100
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive  $15
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Chronometer $100 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50 
LED headlights  $1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
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$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
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-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000 
Rear wheel steering  $1500
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,765$9,465$7,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,700$50
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,585-46

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Acura RLX

Model Year20082014
ModelCLSRLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in112.2 in
Length193.0 in196.1 in
Width73.7 in74.4 in
Height54.7 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,993 lb.3,934 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in59.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in38.8 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power decklid350No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested197578%
Total Not Requested55022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power decklid350No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested197578%
Total Not Requested55022%

Option Package Details
Acura RLX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Krell, 500W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Woodgrain trim (optional)0No
Blind spot warning system200No
Laminated rear side windows100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Laminated front side windows200No
245/40WR19 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested267547%
Total Not Requested302553%

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