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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: $43,750

Acura TLX V6 A-Spec   
Difference: $39,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,576

Acura TLX V6 A-Spec   
Difference: $36,440

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120182018
ModelCLSCLSTLXTLX
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGV6V6 A-Spec
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $74,000 $99,050 $36,200 $42,800
Base Invoice $68,820 $92,116 $34,374 $40,626
Premium Package 1 4,070 3,310    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,180 1,180    
Adaptive cruise control 2,300 2,300    
Advance Package     7,550  
Premium Package 1 3,785 3,022    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,097 1,097    
Adaptive cruise control 2,139 2,139    
Advance Package     7,152  
Options (change) 7,550 6,790 7,550 0
Options (change) 7,021 6,258 7,152 0
Destination 875 875 950 950
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 0 0
Total Price $83,725 $109,315 $44,700 $43,750
Total Invoice $78,016 $101,849 $42,476 $41,576

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TLX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $40,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,761
Model Year2011201120182018
ModelCLSCLSTLXTLX
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGV6V6 A-Spec
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8507hp V8290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T9T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 12510, 12490, 10490, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19225/50-18245/40-19
Total Price$83,725$109,315$44,700$43,750
Adjustments for Features0-1,600-1,285-285
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$83,725$107,715$43,415$43,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$23,990$0$50
Total Invoice$78,016$101,849$42,476$41,576
Adjustments for Features0-1,491-1,221-271
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$78,016$100,358$41,255$41,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$22,342$0$50

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Acura TLX

Model Year2011201120182018
ModelCLSCLSTLXTLX
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGV6V6 A-Spec
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400$1400
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Power trunk closer$350$350  
Remote start  $150$150
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Around view cameras  $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0  
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Lane keeping assist  $400$400
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera   $200
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Wide-view rear camera  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Second-row low console$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Electrically heated windshield  $250 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Residual heat$50$50  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0
Body kit$0$0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Wireless charging station  $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75 
Chronometer $100  
Compass  $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50  
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Spotter mirror(s)   $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Heated second row seats  $200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $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$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$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$0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000  
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000  
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Rear wheel steering  $1500$1500
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Wheels, dark finish   $0
Total Value of Features$9,090$10,690$10,375$9,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,600$1,285$285
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,491-1,221-271

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20112018
ModelCLSTLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in109.3 in
Length193.0 in191.7 in
Width73.7 in73.0 in
Height54.7 in57.0 in
Curb Weight4,021 lb.3,506 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 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 Volume15.9 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350No
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested107558%
Total Not Requested77542%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350No
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested107558%
Total Not Requested77542%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX V6

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Electrically heated windshield250No
Around view cameras300No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Upgraded floor mats0No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested321560%
Total Not Requested210040%

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