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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: $11,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,078

Acura RLX   
Difference: $11,845

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152014
ModelCLSCLSCLSRLX
TrimCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG SBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $65,990 $73,200 $106,550 $48,450
Base Invoice $61,371 $68,076 $99,092 $44,324
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 2,800 2,800  
Premium 1 Package 3,250      
Premium Package   4,200 3,740  
Heated second row seats   625 625  
Special order charge   250    
Advance Package       12,000
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 2,604 2,604  
Premium 1 Package 3,023      
Premium Package   3,906 3,478  
Heated second row seats   581 581  
Special order charge   233    
Advance Package       10,859
Options (change) 6,050 7,875 7,165 12,000
Options (change) 5,627 7,324 6,663 10,859
Destination 925 925 925 895
Total Price $72,965 $82,000 $114,640 $61,345
Total Invoice $67,923 $76,325 $106,680 $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: $11,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,286
Model Year2015201520152014
ModelCLSCLSCLSRLX
TrimCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG SBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8310hp V6
TransmissionT7T9T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14610, 14500, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19245/40-19
Total Price$72,965$82,000$114,640$61,345
Adjustments for Features-600-3,365-7,8650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,365$78,635$106,775$61,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,270$34,410$0
Total Invoice$67,923$76,325$106,680$56,078
Adjustments for Features-559-3,132-7,3190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$67,364$73,193$99,361$56,078
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,829$31,997$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Acura RLX

Model Year2015201520152014
ModelCLSCLSCLSRLX
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 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction   $0
Power trunk closer$350$350$350 
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 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $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 
Raised top speed limiter  $0 
Exterior 
Body kit  $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 
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
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 
Media drive $15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
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 headlights $200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Chronometer  $100 
Compass$0$0$0 
Cornering lights $50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150 
Spotter mirror(s)   $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100
Folding second row seats  $300 
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Massage, driver seat  $100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Metal pedals  $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 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50 
Synthetic suede headliner  $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 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical   $100
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350 
Rear wheel steering   $1500
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Total Value of Features$6,015$8,780$13,280$5,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$600$3,365$7,865$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-559-3,132-7,3190

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Acura RLX

Model Year20152014
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 Weight4,035 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 CLS400

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested150079%
Total Not Requested40021%
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

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested150079%
Total Not Requested40021%
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

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested150079%
Total Not Requested40021%
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 RLX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
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 system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
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 mirrors50Yes
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 Requested445078%
Total Not Requested125022%

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