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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: $55,700

Acura MDX   
Difference: $44,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,535

Acura MDX   
Difference: $42,043

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelMDXM-Class
TrimBaseML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,280 $94,990
Base Invoice $40,092 $88,341
Entertainment Package 1,900  
Advance Package 9,625  
Driver Assistance Package   2,100
Heated second row seats   620
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,970
Entertainment Package 1,739  
Advance Package 8,809  
Driver Assistance Package   1,953
Heated second row seats   577
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,832
Options (change) 11,525 4,690
Options (change) 10,548 4,362
Destination 895 875
Total Price $55,700 $100,555
Total Invoice $51,535 $93,578

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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: $38,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,952
Model Year20132012
ModelMDXM-Class
TrimBaseML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6518hp V8
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19265/45-20
Total Price$55,700$100,555
Adjustments for Features0-6,545
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,700$94,010
Total Invoice$51,535$93,578
Adjustments for Features0-6,091
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,535$87,487

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

Model Year20132012
ModelMDXM-Class
TrimBaseML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Proximity key $250
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention $150
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
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
HD radio $50
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $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 
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
Total Value of Features$7,275$13,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,545
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,091

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

Model Year20132012
ModelMDXM-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in114.8 in
Length191.6 in189.1 in
Width78.5 in75.2 in
Height68.2 in70.7 in
Curb Weight4,551 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 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 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
AC power outlet100Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
255/50HR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested321581%
Total Not Requested77519%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40029%
Total Not Requested100071%

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