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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: $41,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,476

Acura TLX V6   
Difference: $37,296

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelCLSCLSTLX
TrimCLS550AMG CLS63 SV6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $75,150 $108,900 $36,200
Base Invoice $69,890 $101,277 $34,374
Night Package 300    
Alloy wheels, optional design 500    
Premium Package 3,900 2,200  
Driver Assistance Package 2,250 2,250  
Parking Assist Package 1,290    
Folding second row seats 440    
Heated second row seats 625 625  
Special order charge 250 250  
Around view cameras   800  
Advance Package     7,550
Night Package 279    
Alloy wheels, optional design 465    
Premium Package 3,627 2,046  
Driver Assistance Package 2,093 2,093  
Parking Assist Package 1,200    
Folding second row seats 409    
Heated second row seats 581 581  
Special order charge 233 233  
Around view cameras   744  
Advance Package     7,152
Options (change) 9,555 6,125 7,550
Options (change) 8,887 5,697 7,152
Destination 995 995 950
Total Price $85,700 $116,020 $44,700
Total Invoice $79,772 $107,969 $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: $36,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,559
Model Year201820182018
ModelCLSCLSTLX
TrimCLS550AMG CLS63 SV6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine402hp V8577hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionT9T7T9
DrivetrainRWDAWDFWD
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$85,700$116,020$44,700
Adjustments for Features-4,015-7,0400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$81,685$108,980$44,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$27,295$0
Total Invoice$79,772$107,969$42,476
Adjustments for Features-3,737-6,5510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$76,035$101,418$42,476
Cost Above Minimum$0$25,383$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Acura TLX

Model Year201820182018
ModelCLSCLSTLX
TrimCLS550AMG CLS63 SV6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 $1400
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 
RWD$0  
AWD $1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Remote app$25$25 
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 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Wide-view rear camera  $0
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
Electrically heated windshield  $250
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Residual heat$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  
Body kit $0 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Chronometer $100 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Massage, driver seat $100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$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$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50 
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150 
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
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Total Value of Features$9,765$12,790$5,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,015$7,040$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,737-6,5510

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20182018
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 Weight4,159 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 CLS550

Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested80049%
Total Not Requested82551%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested70048%
Total Not Requested75052%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX V6

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Electrically heated windshield250No
Around view cameras300Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Fog lights125No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
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
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested416578%
Total Not Requested115022%

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