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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: $49,295

Acura TLX 2.0T   
Difference: $56,995

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220222022
ModelCLSTLXTLX
TrimCLS63 AMG2.0TType S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $94,900 $38,900 $53,700
Driver Assistance Package 2,950    
Premium 1 Package 3,690    
Obstacle detection, rear 970    
Heated second row seats 625    
Special order charge 250    
Limited-slip rear differential 2,030    
Advance Package   8,800  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Driver Assistance Package 2,744    
Premium 1 Package 3,432    
Obstacle detection, rear 902    
Heated second row seats 581    
Special order charge 250    
Limited-slip rear differential 1,888    
Advance Package   0  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0
Options (change) 10,515 9,300 500
Options (change) 9,797 0 0
Destination 875 1,095 1,095
Total Price $106,290 $49,295 $55,295

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura TLX 2.0T
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura TLX Type S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $54,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $95,098
Model Year201220222022
ModelCLSTLXTLX
TrimCLS63 AMG2.0TType S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine518hp V8272hp I4355hp V6
TransmissionT7T10T10
DrivetrainRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14710, 17710, 17
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19235/50-18255/35-20
Total Price$106,290$49,295$55,295
Adjustments for Features-2,9800-1,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$103,310$49,295$53,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,100

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Acura TLX

Model Year201220222022
ModelCLSTLXTLX
TrimCLS63 AMG2.0TType S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500$1500
RWD$0  
FWD $0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0$0
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power trunk closer$350  
Remote app $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Semi-automated parking system$500  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention$150  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Lane departure prevention$150  
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200 $200
Temporary spare tire$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Second-row low console$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Residual heat$50  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Front splitter spoiler  $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Alexa integration $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
DVD-compatible player$0  
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Boost gauge $75$75
Chronometer$100  
Cornering lights$50  
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights $125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350 
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
Performance meter $150$150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Road sign information $75$75
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300  
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250  
Massage, driver seat$100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Metal pedals$75 $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50  
Synthetic suede headliner$650  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Upholstered door armrests (optional) $0$0
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options  $0
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Wheels, dark finish  $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Total Value of Features$9,105$6,125$8,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,980$0$1,900
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7740-38

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20122022
ModelCLSTLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in113.0 in
Length194.5 in194.6 in
Width74.1 in75.2 in
Height55.8 in56.4 in
Curb Weight4,159 lb.3,710 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in36.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft313.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
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
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested155062%
Total Not Requested95038%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX 2.0T

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Fog lights125No
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Around view cameras300No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Adaptive dampers - electrical400Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Remote start150No
Wiper de-icer25No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
ELS, 710W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested425070%
Total Not Requested185030%

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