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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: $35,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,829

Acura TLX 3.5   
Difference: $32,933

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082015
ModelCLSCLSTLX
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMG3.5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $67,950 $93,550 $35,320
Base Invoice $63,194 $87,002 $33,171
Premium Package 2 4,770 4,035  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,120 1,120  
iPod integration 425 425  
Voice control for nav and audio 510 510  
Adaptive cruise control 2,200 2,200  
Advance Package     7,280
Premium Package 2 4,436 3,753  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,042 1,042  
iPod integration 395 395  
Voice control for nav and audio 474 474  
Adaptive cruise control 2,046 2,046  
Advance Package     6,738
Options (change) 9,025 8,290 7,280
Options (change) 8,393 7,710 6,738
Destination 875 875 920
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 0
Total Price $79,150 $105,315 $43,520
Total Invoice $73,762 $98,187 $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: $35,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,700
Model Year200820082015
ModelCLSCLSTLX
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMG3.5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8507hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 13480, 13490, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19225/50-18
Total Price$79,150$105,315$43,520
Adjustments for Features-250-1,9500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$78,900$103,365$43,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$24,465$0
Total Invoice$73,762$98,187$40,829
Adjustments for Features-233-1,8180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$73,529$96,369$40,829
Cost Above Minimum$0$22,840$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Acura TLX

Model Year200820082015
ModelCLSCLSTLX
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMG3.5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
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
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Remote start  $150
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
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
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0 
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
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
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 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
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
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive  $15
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Chronometer $100 
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 
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$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 
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 headliner $650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150 
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100
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$9,065$10,765$8,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$250$1,950$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-233-1,8180

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20082015
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 Weight3,993 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 CLS550

Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power decklid350No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested175069%
Total Not Requested77531%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power decklid350No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested175069%
Total Not Requested77531%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX 3.5

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
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
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 audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested305051%
Total Not Requested294049%

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