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

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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Acura TLX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,520

Acura TLX 3.5   
Difference: $32,614

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,829

Acura TLX 3.5   
Difference: $30,121

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062015
ModelCLSCLSTLX
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMG3.5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $64,900 $86,600 $35,320
Base Invoice $60,357 $80,538 $33,171
Lighting Package 1,220 1,220  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,100 1,100  
Satellite radio 699 699  
Proximity key 1,080 1,080  
Heated front seats 690    
Navigation system 1,240 1,240  
Adaptive cruise control 3,130 3,110  
Advance Package     7,280
Lighting Package 1,135 1,135  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,023 1,023  
Satellite radio 650 650  
Proximity key 1,004 1,004  
Heated front seats 642    
Navigation system 1,153 1,153  
Adaptive cruise control 2,911 2,892  
Advance Package     6,738
Options (change) 9,159 8,449 7,280
Options (change) 8,518 7,857 6,738
Destination 775 775 920
Gas Tax 1,300 1,700 0
Total Price $76,134 $97,524 $43,520
Total Invoice $70,950 $90,870 $40,829

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TLX 3.5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,539
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,927
Model Year200620062015
ModelCLSCLSTLX
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMG3.5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V8469hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionT7T5T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9480, 13490, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19225/50-18
Total Price$76,134$97,524$43,520
Adjustments for Features0-950-1,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$76,134$96,574$41,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$20,440$0
Total Invoice$70,950$90,870$40,829
Adjustments for Features0-885-1,806
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$70,950$89,985$39,023
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,035$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Acura TLX

Model Year200620062015
ModelCLSCLSTLX
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMG3.5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Remote start  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane keeping assist  $400
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera  $200
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Second-row low console$100$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Residual heat$50$50 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
HD radio  $50
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player  $50
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
LED headlights  $1000
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding second row seats  $300
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 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
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 inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Rear wheel steering  $1500
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,415$8,365$9,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$1,925
Value of Feature Adjustments0-885-1,806

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20062015
ModelCLSTLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in109.3 in
Length193.0 in190.3 in
Width73.7 in73.0 in
Height54.7 in57.0 in
Curb Weight3,813 lb.3,484 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS500

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX 3.5

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Fog lights125Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote start150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Pedestrian detection50No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Lane departure warning system200No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested265044%
Total Not Requested334056%

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