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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: $36,265

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182022
ModelCLSCLSTLX
TrimCLS550AMG CLS63 S2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $75,150 $108,900 $38,900
Premium Package 3,900 2,200  
Driver Assistance Package 2,250 2,250  
Parking Assist Package 1,290    
Adaptive multicontour driver seat 660    
Folding second row seats 440    
Heated second row seats 625 625  
Special order charge 250 250  
Around view cameras   800  
Advance Package     8,800
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500
Premium Package 3,627 2,046  
Driver Assistance Package 2,093 2,093  
Parking Assist Package 1,200    
Adaptive multicontour driver seat 614    
Folding second row seats 409    
Heated second row seats 581 581  
Special order charge 233 233  
Around view cameras   744  
Advance Package     0
Metallic paint (extra cost)     0
Options (change) 9,415 6,125 9,300
Options (change) 8,757 5,697 0
Destination 995 995 1,095
Total Price $85,560 $116,020 $49,295

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TLX 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $32,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $75,145
Model Year201820182022
ModelCLSCLSTLX
TrimCLS550AMG CLS63 S2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine402hp V8577hp V8272hp I4
TransmissionT9T7T10
DrivetrainRWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14710, 17
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19235/50-18
Total Price$85,560$116,020$49,295
Adjustments for Features-3,655-6,4550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$81,905$109,565$49,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$27,660$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Acura TLX

Model Year201820182022
ModelCLSCLSTLX
TrimCLS550AMG CLS63 S2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1500
RWD$0  
AWD $1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Electronic engine sound enhancement  $0
Heated steering wheel  $100
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 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $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
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Residual heat$50$50 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Raised top speed limiter $0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Alexa integration  $0
App support$0$0 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Boost gauge  $75
Chronometer $100 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Headlight washers$50$50 
Performance meter  $150
Road sign information  $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$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$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals $75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50 
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150 
Upholstered door armrests (optional)  $0
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Total Value of Features$8,205$11,005$4,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,655$6,455$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,402-6,0070

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20182022
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 CLS550

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested80049%
Total Not Requested82551%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
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%
Adaptive multicontour driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested10020%
Total Not Requested40080%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

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

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 cameras300Yes
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
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
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
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, rear100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Total Requested470077%
Total Not Requested140023%

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