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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Acura TSX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Acura TSX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,020

Acura TSX   
Difference: $39,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,425

Acura TSX   
Difference: $37,501

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009
ModelCLSCLSTSX
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $70,700 $96,300 $29,160
Base Invoice $65,751 $89,559 $26,822
Technology Package     3,100
Technology Package     2,843
Options (change) 0 0 3,100
Options (change) 0 0 2,843
Destination 875 875 760
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 0
Total Price $72,875 $99,775 $33,020
Total Invoice $67,926 $93,034 $30,425

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TSX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,789
Model Year200920092009
ModelCLSCLSTSX
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8507hp V8201hp I4
TransmissionT7T7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 12480, 12415, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19225/50-17
Total Price$72,875$99,775$33,020
Adjustments for Features-5,055-6,7550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,820$93,020$33,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$25,200$0
Total Invoice$67,926$93,034$30,425
Adjustments for Features-4,712-6,2990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,214$86,735$30,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$23,521$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Acura TSX

Model Year200920092009
ModelCLSCLSTSX
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
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 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic information  $25
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Chronometer $100 
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50 
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$6,830$8,530$1,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,055$6,755$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,712-6,2990

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Acura TSX

Model Year20092009
ModelCLSTSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in106.6 in
Length193.0 in186.2 in
Width73.7 in72.5 in
Height54.7 in56.7 in
Curb Weight4,021 lb.3,401 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in54.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TSX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
ELS, 415W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115067%
Total Not Requested57533%

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