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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: $37,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,829

Acura TLX 3.5   
Difference: $34,493

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122015
ModelCLSCLSTLX
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMG3.5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $71,300 $94,900 $35,320
Base Invoice $66,309 $88,257 $33,171
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,950  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970  
Premium 1 Package 4,390 3,690  
Folding second row seats 440    
Advance Package     7,280
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,744  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902  
Premium 1 Package 4,083 3,432  
Folding second row seats 409    
Advance Package     6,738
Options (change) 8,750 7,610 7,280
Options (change) 8,138 7,078 6,738
Destination 875 875 920
Total Price $80,925 $103,385 $43,520
Total Invoice $75,322 $96,210 $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: $33,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,291
Model Year201220122015
ModelCLSCLSTLX
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMG3.5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine402hp V8518hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14490, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19225/50-18
Total Price$80,925$103,385$43,520
Adjustments for Features-3,440-4,7400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,485$98,645$43,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$21,160$0
Total Invoice$75,322$96,210$40,829
Adjustments for Features-3,202-4,4110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$72,120$91,799$40,829
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,679$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Acura TLX

Model Year201220122015
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
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Remote start  $150
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
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, low-speed  $200
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention$150$150 
Lane keeping assist  $400
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
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 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Residual heat$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Chronometer $100 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Headlight washers$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Massage, driver seat $100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50 
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
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  
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350 
Rear wheel steering  $1500
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Total Value of Features$8,865$10,165$5,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,440$4,740$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,202-4,4110

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20122015
ModelCLSTLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in109.3 in
Length194.5 in190.3 in
Width74.1 in73.0 in
Height55.8 in57.0 in
Curb Weight4,159 lb.3,484 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 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 Room56.5 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165092%
Total Not Requested1508%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Total Requested135058%
Total Not Requested97542%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165092%
Total Not Requested1508%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Massage, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Total Requested125050%
Total Not Requested125050%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX 3.5

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Fog lights125No
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-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested449075%
Total Not Requested150025%

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