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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: $43,540

Acura TLX 3.5   
Difference: $30,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,015

Acura TLX 3.5   
Difference: $28,163

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162016
ModelCLSCLSCLSTLX
TrimCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S3.5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $66,900 $74,100 $107,800 $35,320
Base Invoice $62,217 $68,913 $100,254 $33,240
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 2,800 2,800  
Premium 1 Package 3,250      
Folding second row seats 440 440    
Premium Package     3,740  
Advance Package       7,280
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 2,604 2,604  
Premium 1 Package 3,023      
Folding second row seats 409 409    
Premium Package     3,478  
Advance Package       6,835
Options (change) 6,490 3,240 6,540 7,280
Options (change) 6,036 3,013 6,082 6,835
Destination 925 925 925 940
Total Price $74,315 $78,265 $115,265 $43,540
Total Invoice $69,178 $72,851 $107,261 $41,015

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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: $29,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,046
Model Year2016201620162016
ModelCLSCLSCLSTLX
TrimCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S3.5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionT7T9T7T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14610, 14490, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19225/50-18
Total Price$74,315$78,265$115,265$43,540
Adjustments for Features-1,200-2,040-8,1150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,115$76,225$107,150$43,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,110$34,035$0
Total Invoice$69,178$72,851$107,261$41,015
Adjustments for Features-1,117-1,899-7,5510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,061$70,952$99,710$41,015
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,891$31,649$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Acura TLX

Model Year2016201620162016
ModelCLSCLSCLSTLX
TrimCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S3.5
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  
AWD  $1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction   $0
Power trunk closer$350 $350 
Proximity key$250 $250$250
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote start   $150
Semi-automated parking system  $500 
Sunshade, rear, power  $225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200 $200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Wide-view rear camera   $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Second-row low console$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Raised top speed limiter  $0 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0 
Rear spoiler  $200 
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player   $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet $150$150 
Media drive $15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support   $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Chronometer  $100 
Cornering lights  $50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50 $50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Massage, driver seat  $100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650 
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150 
Upgraded floor mats   $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$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$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350 
Rear wheel steering   $1500
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Total Value of Features$7,615$8,455$14,530$6,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,200$2,040$8,115$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,117-1,899-7,5510

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20162016
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 Weight4,035 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 CLS400

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested120062%
Total Not Requested75038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested75045%
Total Not Requested90055%

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
Forward collision warning200Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
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
Lane departure warning system200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested526588%
Total Not Requested72512%

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