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Acura MDX vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura MDX vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,395

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $3,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,349

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $2,772

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201120112011
ModelMDXC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,030 $33,990 $39,990 $58,200
Base Invoice $39,863 $31,611 $37,191 $54,126
Technology Package 3,675      
Multimedia Package   2,700 2,700 3,350
Premium 1 Package   1,995    
Leather seating surfaces   1,620 1,620  
Lighting Package   985 985 985
Rear spoiler   300    
Heated front seats   750 750  
Rearview camera   460 460 460
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720
AMG Leather Package       3,030
Wood trim       0
Limited-slip rear differential       2,000
Technology Package 3,363      
Multimedia Package   2,511 2,511 3,115
Premium 1 Package   1,855    
Leather seating surfaces   1,507 1,507  
Lighting Package   916 916 916
Rear spoiler   279    
Heated front seats   698 698  
Rearview camera   428 428 428
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669 669
AMG Leather Package       2,818
Wood trim       0
Limited-slip rear differential       1,860
Options (change) 3,675 9,530 7,235 10,545
Options (change) 3,363 8,863 6,729 9,806
Destination 895 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $47,600 $44,395 $48,100 $71,720
Total Invoice $44,121 $41,349 $44,795 $66,907

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,316
Model Year2012201120112011
ModelMDXC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionT6M6T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10100, 8100, 8450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$47,600$44,395$48,100$71,720
Adjustments for Features-4,4100-1,250-3,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,190$44,395$46,850$68,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,455$23,950
Total Invoice$44,121$41,349$44,795$66,907
Adjustments for Features-4,0880-1,164-3,149
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,033$41,349$43,631$63,758
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,282$22,409

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year2012201120112011
ModelMDXC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350   
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Rollover sensor$50   
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Rear wiper$175   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500   
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
iPod integration $100$100$100
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Surround sound$250  $250
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information   $25
USB port$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Chronometer   $100
Compass $0$0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100  
Folding third row seats$600   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  $100
Total Value of Features$6,775$2,365$3,615$5,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,410$0$1,250$3,375
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,0880-1,164-3,149

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year20122011
ModelMDXC-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in108.7 in
Length191.6 in182.3 in
Width78.5 in69.7 in
Height68.2 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,551 lb.3,528 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in33.4 in
Row 3 Headroom37.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.9 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.5 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Total Requested109073%
Total Not Requested40027%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested84079%
Total Not Requested22521%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested125068%
Total Not Requested60032%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested84079%
Total Not Requested22521%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested109065%
Total Not Requested57535%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested145056%
Total Not Requested115044%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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