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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: $44,700

Acura TLX V6   
Difference: $29,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,476

Acura TLX V6   
Difference: $26,655

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162018
ModelCLSCLSCLSTLX
TrimCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 SV6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $66,900 $74,100 $107,800 $36,200
Base Invoice $62,217 $68,913 $100,254 $34,374
Night Package 300 300    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,610      
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 2,800 2,800  
Parking Assist Package 1,290 1,290    
Folding second row seats 440 440    
Around view cameras     800  
Advance Package       7,550
Night Package 279 279    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,497      
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 2,604 2,604  
Parking Assist Package 1,200 1,200    
Folding second row seats 409 409    
Around view cameras     744  
Advance Package       7,152
Options (change) 6,440 4,830 3,600 7,550
Options (change) 5,989 4,492 3,348 7,152
Destination 925 925 925 950
Total Price $74,265 $79,855 $112,325 $44,700
Total Invoice $69,131 $74,330 $104,527 $42,476

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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: $28,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,631
Model Year2016201620162018
ModelCLSCLSCLSTLX
TrimCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 SV6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionT7T9T7T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8610, 14610, 14490, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19225/50-18
Total Price$74,265$79,855$112,325$44,700
Adjustments for Features-1,100-2,040-5,2900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,165$77,815$107,035$44,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,650$33,870$0
Total Invoice$69,131$74,330$104,527$42,476
Adjustments for Features-1,024-1,899-4,9230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,107$72,431$99,604$42,476
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,324$31,497$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Acura TLX

Model Year2016201620162018
ModelCLSCLSCLSTLX
TrimCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 SV6
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
Heated steering wheel   $100
Proximity key   $250
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote start   $150
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$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 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
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
Electrically heated windshield   $250
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 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0  
Body kit  $0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$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 
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250$250
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 
Wireless charging station   $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100
Heated second row seats   $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75$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$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical   $100
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$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$8,540$9,480$12,730$7,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,100$2,040$5,290$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,024-1,899-4,9230

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20162018
ModelCLSTLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in109.3 in
Length194.5 in191.7 in
Width74.1 in73.0 in
Height55.8 in57.0 in
Curb Weight4,035 lb.3,506 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 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400

Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%
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%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%
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%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%

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%

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 cameras300Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Fog lights125No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
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 system200Yes
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested351566%
Total Not Requested180034%

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