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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: $61,390

Acura RLX P-AWS   
Difference: $14,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,527

Acura RLX P-AWS   
Difference: $13,769

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720162016
ModelCLSCLSCLSRLXRLX
TrimCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 SP-AWSSport Hybrid SH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $67,550 $74,850 $108,900 $50,950 $59,950
Base Invoice $62,822 $69,611 $101,277 $46,864 $55,128
Driver Assistance Package 2,250 2,250 2,250    
Premium 1 Package 3,250        
Parking Assist Package 1,290 1,290      
Heated steering wheel 250 250      
Around view cameras     800    
Heated second row seats     625    
Premium Package     2,200    
Advance Package       6,000 6,000
Technology Package       3,500  
Driver Assistance Package 2,093 2,093 2,093    
Premium 1 Package 3,023        
Parking Assist Package 1,200 1,200      
Heated steering wheel 233 233      
Around view cameras     744    
Heated second row seats     581    
Premium Package     2,046    
Advance Package       5,509 5,509
Technology Package       3,214  
Options (change) 7,040 3,790 5,875 9,500 6,000
Options (change) 6,549 3,526 5,464 8,723 5,509
Destination 925 925 925 940 940
Total Price $75,515 $79,565 $115,700 $61,390 $66,890
Total Invoice $70,296 $74,062 $107,666 $56,527 $61,577

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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: $12,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,605
Model Year20172017201720162016
ModelCLSCLSCLSRLXRLX
TrimCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 SP-AWSSport Hybrid SH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8310hp V6310hp V6 H
TransmissionT9T9T7T6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14610, 14500, 14500, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$75,515$79,565$115,700$61,390$66,890
Adjustments for Features-1,250-2,190-7,5150-1,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,265$77,375$108,185$61,390$65,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,110$33,920$0$4,025
Total Invoice$70,296$74,062$107,666$56,527$61,577
Adjustments for Features-1,164-2,039-6,9930-1,358
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$69,132$72,023$100,673$56,527$60,219
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,891$31,541$0$3,692

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Acura RLX

Model Year20172017201720162016
ModelCLSCLSCLSRLXRLX
TrimCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 SP-AWSSport Hybrid SH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
7-speed automated manual    $1200
RWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700 $1700
FWD   $0 
Accessories 
Active noise reduction   $0$0
Eco accelerator    $100
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100$100
Power trunk closer$350 $350  
Proximity key$250 $250$250$250
Remote start   $150$150
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500  
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225$225
Sunshades, second row   $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150  
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100
Wide-view rear camera   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Second-row low console$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 $100
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300  
Torque-vectoring, dual-electric-motor-based, rear    $500
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$200
Laminated rear side windows   $100$100
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0  
Rear spoiler  $200  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100  
App support $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player   $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
In-vehicle Internet $150$150  
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0  
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200  
Analog clock$25$25   
Auto-dimming headlights  $200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Chronometer  $100  
Compass$0$0$0  
Cornering lights  $50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Fog lights    $125
Head-up display (HUD)    $350
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150  
Power-folding mirrors$50 $50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s)   $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300$300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$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$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$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$7,115$8,055$13,380$5,865$7,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,250$2,190$7,515$0$1,475
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,164-2,039-6,9930-1,358

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Acura RLX

Model Year20172016
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.3,956 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 detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%
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%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested80048%
Total Not Requested85052%

Option Package Details
Acura RLX P-AWS

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote start150No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Around view cameras300Yes
Krell, 500W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested160070%
Total Not Requested70030%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Laminated front side windows200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Wide-view rear camera0No
ELS, 588W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Laminated rear side windows100No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Total Requested290082%
Total Not Requested65018%

Option Package Details
Acura RLX Sport Hybrid SH-AWD

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote start150No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Around view cameras300Yes
Krell, 500W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested160070%
Total Not Requested70030%

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