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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: $34,025

Acura TLX   
Difference: $49,700

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011202020202020
ModelCLSCLSTLXTLXTLX
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGBaseV6V6 PMC Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $74,000 $99,050 $33,000 $36,200 $49,850
Premium Package 1 4,070 3,310      
Obstacle detection, rear 1,180 1,180      
Adaptive cruise control 2,300 2,300      
A-Spec Package     0 0  
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      
A-Spec Package     0 0  
Advance Package       7,152  
Options (change) 7,550 6,790 0 7,550 0
Options (change) 7,021 6,258 0 7,152 0
Destination 875 875 1,025 1,025 1,025
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 0 0 0
Total Price $83,725 $109,315 $34,025 $44,775 $50,875

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura TLX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura TLX V6 PMC Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $49,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $77,038
Model Year20112011202020202020
ModelCLSCLSTLXTLXTLX
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGBaseV6V6 PMC Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8507hp V8206hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT7T7S8T9T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 12510, 12490, 10490, 10355, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$83,725$109,315$34,025$44,775$50,875
Adjustments for Features-15-1,6150-1,300-3,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$83,710$107,700$34,025$43,475$47,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$23,990$0$9,450$13,800

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20112011202020202020
ModelCLSCLSTLXTLXTLX
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGBaseV6V6 PMC Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200   
8-speed automated manual  $1300  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400$1400
RWD$0$0   
FWD  $0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0$0$0
Adaptive cruise control$600$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
Power trunk closer$350$350   
Remote start  $150$150$150
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$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$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0   
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200
Lane keeping assist  $400$400$400
Pedestrian detection  $50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Rear side airbags$300$300   
Rearview camera  $200  
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100
Wide-view rear camera  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50   
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Second-row low console$100$100   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100   
Electrically heated windshield   $250$250
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15   
Rear air vents  $100$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$0 
Body kit$0$0$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
SD Card slot$25$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25   
Wireless charging station  $75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Chronometer $100   
Compass  $0$0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Headlight washers$50$50   
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50 $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300
Heated second row seats   $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $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 height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 $100$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$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$100
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000   
Alloy wheels$350$350   
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350$350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0$0 
Rear wheel steering  $1500$1500$1500
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0 
Wheels, dark finish  $0$0 
Total Value of Features$9,290$10,890$9,275$10,575$12,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$15$1,615$0$1,300$3,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-14-1,5050-237-61

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20112020
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

A-Spec Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Body kit0Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
245/40VR19 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Upgraded floor mats0No
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
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested339065%
Total Not Requested185035%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX V6

A-Spec Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Body kit0Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
245/40VR19 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Upgraded floor mats0No
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
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested339065%
Total Not Requested185035%
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
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Upgraded floor mats0No
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
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested321560%
Total Not Requested210040%

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