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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: $45,875

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $7,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,726

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $7,070

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012201220122012
ModelMDXC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,280 $34,800 $38,020 $40,575 $58,930
Base Invoice $40,092 $32,364 $35,359 $37,735 $54,805
Advance Package 9,625        
Lighting Package   1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290
Multimedia Package   2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790
Leather Package   1,750 1,750 1,750  
Premium 1 Package   2,500 2,500    
Lane departure warning   850 850 850 850
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720
Rear spoiler   300 300    
Wood trim       0 0
AMG Leather Package         3,090
Limited-slip rear differential         2,030
Advance Package 8,809        
Lighting Package   1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Multimedia Package   2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595
Leather Package   1,628 1,628 1,628  
Premium 1 Package   2,325 2,325    
Lane departure warning   791 791 791 791
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669 669 669
Rear spoiler   279 279    
Wood trim       0 0
AMG Leather Package         2,874
Limited-slip rear differential         1,888
Options (change) 9,625 10,200 10,200 7,400 10,770
Options (change) 8,809 9,487 9,487 6,883 10,017
Destination 895 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $53,800 $45,875 $49,095 $48,850 $72,275
Total Invoice $49,796 $42,726 $45,721 $45,493 $67,397

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,196
Model Year20132012201220122012
ModelMDXC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6201hp I4228hp V6302hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$53,800$45,875$49,095$48,850$72,275
Adjustments for Features-4,1850-1,700-200-1,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,615$45,875$47,395$48,650$71,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,520$2,775$25,400
Total Invoice$49,796$42,726$45,721$45,493$67,397
Adjustments for Features-3,8740-1,583-186-933
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,922$42,726$44,138$45,307$66,464
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,412$2,581$23,738

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

Model Year20132012201220122012
ModelMDXC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700 $1700  
RWD $0 $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600    
Cruise control $150$150$150$150
Power liftgate$350    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200    
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning$200    
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0    
Rollover sensor$50    
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500    
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents $100$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$0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325
CD player$125    
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0    
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Traffic + travel information$25    
Traffic information $25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200
Chronometer    $100
Compass $0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125    
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300    
Folding third row seats$600    
Manual recliner, second row seats$75    
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
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$50
Wood trim   $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500    
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100$100$100
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   $100
Total Value of Features$8,425$4,240$5,940$4,440$5,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,185$0$1,700$200$1,000
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,8740-1,583-186-933

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

Model Year20132012
ModelMDXC-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in108.7 in
Length191.6 in180.7 in
Width78.5 in69.7 in
Height68.2 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,551 lb.3,429 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 in55.0 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

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
255/50HR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested156539%
Total Not Requested242561%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94081%
Total Not Requested22519%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested135073%
Total Not Requested50027%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94081%
Total Not Requested22519%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested135073%
Total Not Requested50027%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94081%
Total Not Requested22519%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94081%
Total Not Requested22519%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%

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