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

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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Acura ZDX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $57,565

Acura ZDX   
Difference: $24,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,241

Acura ZDX   
Difference: $23,678

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112012
ModelCLSCLSZDX
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $74,000 $99,050 $46,120
Base Invoice $68,820 $92,116 $42,691
Premium Package 1 4,070 3,310  
Adaptive cruise control 2,300 2,300  
Advance Package     10,550
Premium Package 1 3,785 3,022  
Adaptive cruise control 2,139 2,139  
Advance Package     9,655
Options (change) 6,370 5,610 10,550
Options (change) 5,924 5,161 9,655
Destination 875 875 895
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 0
Total Price $82,545 $108,135 $57,565
Total Invoice $76,919 $100,752 $53,241

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura ZDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,408
Model Year201120112012
ModelCLSCLSZDX
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8507hp V8300hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 12510, 12435, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19255/50-19
Total Price$82,545$108,135$57,565
Adjustments for Features-290-1,8900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$82,255$106,245$57,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$23,990$0
Total Invoice$76,919$100,752$53,241
Adjustments for Features-270-1,7610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$76,649$98,991$53,241
Cost Above Minimum$0$22,342$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Acura ZDX

Model Year201120112012
ModelCLSCLSZDX
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Power liftgate  $350
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0 
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera  $200
Trailer sway control  $25
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 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Residual heat$50$50 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Chronometer $100 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather accent trim  $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $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-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 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$7,615$9,215$7,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$290$1,890$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-270-1,7610

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Acura ZDX

Model Year20112012
ModelCLSZDX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.4 in108.3 in
Length193.0 in192.4 in
Width73.7 in78.5 in
Height54.7 in62.8 in
Curb Weight4,021 lb.4,425 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.21.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft326.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.955.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested142577%
Total Not Requested42523%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested142577%
Total Not Requested42523%

Option Package Details
Acura ZDX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
ELS, 435W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested271573%
Total Not Requested100027%

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