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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: $53,550

Acura MDX   
Difference: $20,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,567

Acura MDX   
Difference: $19,695

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220162016
ModelMDXC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,030 $65,250 $73,250
Base Invoice $39,863 $60,683 $68,123
Advance Package 9,625    
Multimedia Package   2,690 2,690
designo Package   3,090 550
Power trunk closer   250 250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Panoramic sunroof   1,480 1,480
Wood trim     0
Advance Package 8,809    
Multimedia Package   2,502 2,502
designo Package   2,874 512
Power trunk closer   233 233
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669
Panoramic sunroof   1,376 1,376
Wood trim     0
Options (change) 9,625 8,230 5,690
Options (change) 8,809 7,654 5,292
Destination 895 925 925
Total Price $53,550 $74,405 $79,865
Total Invoice $49,567 $69,262 $74,340

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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: $20,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,379
Model Year201220162016
ModelMDXC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$53,550$74,405$79,865
Adjustments for Features0-340-1,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,550$74,065$78,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,560
Total Invoice$49,567$69,262$74,340
Adjustments for Features0-316-1,154
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,567$68,946$73,186
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,240

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

Model Year201220162016
ModelMDXC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Power liftgate$350  
Power trunk closer $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start via app $75$75
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 $500
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)  $500
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust $250$250
Raised top speed limiter  $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Boost gauge $75$75
Chronometer $100$100
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding third row seats$600  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
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 thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Crosswind stabilization $50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Suggestive steering $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,950$9,290$10,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$340$1,240
Value of Feature Adjustments0-316-1,154

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

Model Year20122016
ModelMDXC-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in111.8 in
Length191.6 in184.5 in
Width78.5 in71.3 in
Height68.2 in56.8 in
Curb Weight4,551 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in35.2 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 ft312.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.9 ft312.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.5 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
255/50HR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
USB port25Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested279070%
Total Not Requested120030%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Power decklid
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S

Power decklid
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Analog clock25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested325100%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

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