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

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

Lowest Total Price: $48,710

Acura MDX   
Difference: $49,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,302

Acura MDX   
Difference: $47,323

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelMDXM-Class
TrimBaseML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,195 $94,990
Base Invoice $36,514 $88,341
Entertainment Package 2,200  
Sport Package 5,600  
Heated second row seats   620
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,970
Entertainment Package 1,995  
Sport Package 5,078  
Heated second row seats   577
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,832
Options (change) 7,800 2,590
Options (change) 7,073 2,409
Destination 715 875
Total Price $48,710 $98,455
Total Invoice $44,302 $91,625

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $43,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,241
Model Year20082012
ModelMDXM-Class
TrimBaseML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6518hp V8
TransmissionT5T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18265/45-20
Total Price$48,710$98,455
Adjustments for Features0-6,535
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,710$91,920
Total Invoice$44,302$91,625
Adjustments for Features0-6,082
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,302$85,543

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

Model Year20082012
ModelMDXM-Class
TrimBaseML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags $300
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo cover $75
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Residual heat $50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Rear bumper protector $40
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Chronometer $100
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding third row seats$600 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, passenger seat $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
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,425$12,960
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,535
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,082

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

Model Year20082012
ModelMDXM-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in114.8 in
Length190.7 in189.1 in
Width78.5 in75.2 in
Height68.2 in70.7 in
Curb Weight4,540 lb.4,752 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in38.4 in
Row 3 Headroom35.7 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 ft336.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.9 ft336.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.5 ft371.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Total Requested1650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested192585%
Total Not Requested35015%

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