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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: $55,400

Acura RLX P-AWS   
Difference: $19,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,480

Acura RLX P-AWS   
Difference: $18,520

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920172017
ModelCLSCLSRLXRLX
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGP-AWSSport Hybrid SH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $70,700 $96,300 $54,450 $59,950
Base Invoice $65,751 $89,559 $50,530 $55,626
Adaptive cruise control 2,230 2,230    
Adaptive cruise control 2,074 2,074    
Options (change) 2,230 2,230 0 0
Options (change) 2,074 2,074 0 0
Destination 875 875 950 950
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 0 0
Total Price $75,105 $102,005 $55,400 $60,900
Total Invoice $70,000 $95,108 $51,480 $56,576

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RLX P-AWS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,714
Model Year2009200920172017
ModelCLSCLSRLXRLX
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGP-AWSSport Hybrid SH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8507hp V8310hp V6310hp V6 H
TransmissionT7T7T6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 12480, 12588, 14588, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$75,105$102,005$55,400$60,900
Adjustments for Features0-1,700-1,285-2,760
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$75,105$100,305$54,115$58,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$25,200$0$4,025
Total Invoice$70,000$95,108$51,480$56,576
Adjustments for Features0-1,585-1,194-2,564
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$70,000$93,523$50,286$54,012
Cost Above Minimum$0$23,523$0$3,726

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Acura RLX

Model Year2009200920172017
ModelCLSCLSRLXRLX
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGP-AWSSport Hybrid SH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Eco accelerator   $100
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0  
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Lane keeping assist  $400$400
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Wide-view rear camera  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Second-row low console$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Residual heat$50$50  
Drivetrain 
Torque-vectoring, dual-electric-motor-based, rear   $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Laminated rear side windows  $100$100
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio  $50$50
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Chronometer $100  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $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$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$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$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$100
Total Value of Features$6,715$8,415$8,000$9,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,700$1,285$2,760
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,585-1,194-2,564

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Acura RLX

Model Year20092017
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 Weight4,021 lb.3,970 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 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 Volume15.9 ft315.3 ft3

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