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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: $47,605

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury   
Difference: $8,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,336

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury   
Difference: $7,943

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201220122012201220122012
ModelMDXMDXC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimAdvanceSport Hybrid AdvanceC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,650 $58,150 $34,800 $35,220 $38,020 $38,430 $40,575 $58,930
Base Invoice $51,284 $54,563 $32,364 $32,755 $35,359 $35,740 $37,735 $54,805
Lighting Package     1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290
Multimedia Package     2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790
Leather Package     1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750  
Premium 1 Package     2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500    
Obstacle detection, rear     970   970   970 970
Lane departure warning     850 850 850 850 850 850
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720 720 720 720
Proximity key     650 650 650 650 650 650
Telematics service, such as OnStar     660 660 660 660 660 660
Rear spoiler     300 300 300 300    
Wood trim     325   325   0 0
AMG Leather Package               3,090
Lighting Package     1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Multimedia Package     2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595
Leather Package     1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628  
Premium 1 Package     2,325 2,325 2,325 2,325    
Obstacle detection, rear     902   902   902 902
Lane departure warning     791 791 791 791 791 791
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669 669 669 669 669 669
Proximity key     605 605 605 605 605 605
Telematics service, such as OnStar     614 614 614 614 614 614
Rear spoiler     279 279 279 279    
Wood trim     302   302   0 0
AMG Leather Package               2,874
Options (change) 0 0 12,805 11,510 12,805 11,510 9,680 11,020
Options (change) 0 0 11,910 10,706 11,910 10,706 9,004 10,250
Destination 995 995 875 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $55,645 $59,145 $48,480 $47,605 $51,700 $50,815 $51,130 $72,525
Total Invoice $52,279 $55,558 $45,149 $44,336 $48,144 $47,321 $47,614 $67,630

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,099
Model Year20182018201220122012201220122012
ModelMDXMDXC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimAdvanceSport Hybrid AdvanceC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp I6257hp V6 H201hp I4201hp I4228hp V6228hp V6302hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionT9S7T7T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)501, 10529, 11450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20245/50-20225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$55,645$59,145$48,480$47,605$51,700$50,815$51,130$72,525
Adjustments for Features-7,285-9,685-7250-2,425-1,700-725-1,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,360$49,460$47,755$47,605$49,275$49,115$50,405$71,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,100$150$0$1,670$1,510$2,800$23,695
Total Invoice$52,279$55,558$45,149$44,336$48,144$47,321$47,614$67,630
Adjustments for Features-6,844-9,098-6750-2,258-1,583-675-1,142
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,435$46,460$44,474$44,336$45,886$45,738$46,939$66,488
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,025$138$0$1,550$1,402$2,603$22,152

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

Model Year20182018201220122012201220122012
ModelMDXMDXC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimAdvanceSport Hybrid AdvanceC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400       
7-speed automated manual $1200      
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0       
AWD $1700  $1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0  $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850      
Cruise control  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Display key$50$50      
Heated steering wheel$100$100      
Parking guidance system - passive  $250 $250 $250$250
Power liftgate$350$350      
Remote start$150$150      
Sunshades, second row$125$125      
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Around view cameras$500$500      
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200      
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200      
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100      
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning$200$200      
Lane keeping assist$400$400      
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 $150 $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 $250 $250$250
Pedestrian detection$50$50      
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0      
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50      
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500      
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100      
Wide-view front camera$150$150      
Wide-view rear camera$0$0      
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150      
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25      
Roof rails$250$250      
Second-row high console$250$250      
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15$15$15
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250      
Rear HVAC unit$400$400      
Rear wiper$175$175      
Drivetrain 
Torque-vectoring, dual-electric-motor-based, rear $500      
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150      
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0 $0$0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275      
Laminated front side windows$200$200      
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100      
App support$0$0      
Apple CarPlay support$100$100      
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325$325$325$325
CD player$125$125      
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0$0$0
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25      
Traffic + travel information$25$25      
Traffic information  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75      
Chronometer       $100
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125      
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150      
LED headlights$1000$1000      
Power-folding mirrors$50$50      
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50      
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300      
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0      
Folding third row seats$600$600      
Heated second row seats$200$200      
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75      
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75      
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Metal pedals  $75 $75 $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100      
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100      
Power release, second row seats$50$50      
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat       $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat       $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500      
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 $100$100$100$100$100$100
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200      
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0 $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control       $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100     $100
Total Value of Features$11,725$14,125$5,165$4,440$6,865$6,140$5,165$5,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,285$9,685$725$0$2,425$1,700$725$1,225
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,844-9,098-6750-2,258-1,583-675-1,142

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

Model Year20182012
ModelMDXC-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in108.7 in
Length196.2 in180.7 in
Width77.2 in69.7 in
Height67.4 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,002 lb.3,429 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.5 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.6 in33.4 in
Row 3 Headroom35.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom28.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.4 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.4 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
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 C250 Luxury

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
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

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
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 Luxury

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
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

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
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

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
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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