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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: $61,370

Acura RLX   
Difference: $21,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,103

Acura RLX   
Difference: $20,651

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142015
ModelCLSCLSCLSRLX
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG SBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $72,100 $99,500 $106,500 $48,450
Base Invoice $67,053 $92,535 $99,045 $44,324
Premium 1 Package 4,150 3,690 3,690  
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,950 2,950  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970  
Heated second row seats 625 625 625  
Special order charge 250 250 250  
Heated steering wheel 490      
Advance Package       12,000
Premium 1 Package 3,860 3,432 3,432  
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,744 2,744  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902  
Heated second row seats 581 581 581  
Special order charge 233 233 233  
Heated steering wheel 456      
Advance Package       10,859
Options (change) 9,435 8,485 8,485 12,000
Options (change) 8,776 7,892 7,892 10,859
Destination 925 925 925 920
Total Price $82,460 $108,910 $115,910 $61,370
Total Invoice $76,754 $101,352 $107,862 $56,103

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RLX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,426
Model Year2014201420142015
ModelCLSCLSCLSRLX
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG SBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine402hp V8550hp V8577hp V8310hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14610, 14500, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19245/40-19
Total Price$82,460$108,910$115,910$61,370
Adjustments for Features-3,465-6,765-7,1650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$78,995$102,145$108,745$61,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$23,150$29,750$0
Total Invoice$76,754$101,352$107,862$56,103
Adjustments for Features-3,225-6,296-6,6680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$73,529$95,056$101,194$56,103
Cost Above Minimum$0$21,527$27,665$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Acura RLX

Model Year2014201420142015
ModelCLSCLSCLSRLX
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 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction   $0
Heated steering wheel$100  $100
Power trunk closer$350$350$350 
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 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention$150$150$150 
Lane keeping assist   $400
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
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 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150 
Raised top speed limiter  $0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Laminated front side windows   $200
Laminated rear side windows   $100
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0 
Rear spoiler $200$200 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player   $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Chronometer $100$100 
Compass$0$0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Spotter mirror(s)   $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100
Folding second row seats $300$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Massage, driver seat $100$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Metal pedals $75$75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50 
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650 
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical   $100
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000   
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350$350 
Rear wheel steering   $1500
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,415$11,715$12,115$4,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,465$6,765$7,165$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,225-6,296-6,6680

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Acura RLX

Model Year20142015
ModelCLSRLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in112.2 in
Length194.5 in196.1 in
Width74.1 in74.4 in
Height55.8 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,256 lb.3,934 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 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 Room56.5 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in38.8 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Total Requested147566%
Total Not Requested75034%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165083%
Total Not Requested35017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested125050%
Total Not Requested125050%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165083%
Total Not Requested35017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG S

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested125050%
Total Not Requested125050%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165083%
Total Not Requested35017%

Option Package Details
Acura RLX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Krell, 500W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Laminated front side windows200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Woodgrain trim (optional)0No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Laminated rear side windows100No
245/40WR19 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested410071%
Total Not Requested170029%

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