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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: $57,645

Acura MDX Advance   
Difference: $8,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,153

Acura MDX Advance   
Difference: $7,471

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182015201520152015
ModelMDXM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimAdvanceML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $54,650 $49,800 $48,300 $62,900 $98,400
Base Invoice $51,284 $46,314 $44,919 $58,497 $91,512
Entertainment Package 2,000        
Lighting Package   1,390 1,390 1,390  
Driver Assistance Package   2,800 2,800 2,800 1,950
Premium 1 Package   4,030 4,030    
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970 970  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   310 310    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720  
Around view cameras   320 320 320  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   570 570 570  
Leather seating surfaces   1,620 1,620    
Heated second row seats   620 620 620 620
Proximity key   650 650    
Rear air vents with automatic controls   790 790 790  
Heated steering wheel   225 225 225  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950
Convenience Package         580
Entertainment Package 1,874        
Lighting Package   1,293 1,293 1,293  
Driver Assistance Package   2,604 2,604 2,744 1,814
Premium 1 Package   3,748 3,748    
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902 902  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   288 288    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670  
Around view cameras   298 298 298  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   530 530 530  
Leather seating surfaces   1,507 1,507    
Heated second row seats   577 577 577 577
Proximity key   605 605    
Rear air vents with automatic controls   735 735 735  
Heated steering wheel   209 209 209  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814
Convenience Package         539
Options (change) 2,000 16,965 16,965 10,355 5,100
Options (change) 1,874 15,780 15,780 9,772 4,744
Destination 995 925 925 925 925
Total Price $57,645 $67,690 $66,190 $74,180 $104,425
Total Invoice $54,153 $63,019 $61,624 $69,194 $97,181

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX Advance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,354
Model Year20182015201520152015
ModelMDXM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimAdvanceML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp I6200hp I4 D302hp V6329hp V6518hp V8
TransmissionT9T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)546, 12?, 8?, 8830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20255/55-18255/50-19255/50-19265/45-20
Total Price$57,645$67,690$66,190$74,180$104,425
Adjustments for Features-2,205-1,7000-2,250-5,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,440$65,990$66,190$71,930$98,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$200$5,940$32,460
Total Invoice$54,153$63,019$61,624$69,194$97,181
Adjustments for Features-2,071-1,5830-2,099-5,561
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,082$61,436$61,624$67,095$91,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$188$5,659$30,184

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

Model Year20182015201520152015
ModelMDXM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimAdvanceML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0    
AWD $1700 $1700$1700
RWD  $0  
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0    
Display key$50    
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row    $75
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote start$150    
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500$500
Sunshades, second row$125   $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150$150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100    
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250
Lane departure prevention $150$150$150$150
Lane keeping assist$400    
Pedestrian detection$50    
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500    
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100    
Trailer sway control $25$25$25$25
Wide-view front camera$150    
Wide-view rear camera$0    
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250$250$250$250
Cargo area partition net $40$40$40$40
Cargo cover $75$75$75$75
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Roof rails$250    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rear HVAC unit$400    
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Laminated front side windows$200    
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0$0$0 
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0$0$0 
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40$40
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200    
Android Auto support$100    
Apple CarPlay support$100    
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200$1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000    
HDMI port$25    
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75    
Chronometer    $100
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125    
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150
LED headlights$1000    
Spotter mirror(s)$50    
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0    
Door sill trim plates$100    
Folding third row seats$600    
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim$250   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75    
Manual recliner, second row seats$75    
Memory system, passenger seat    $150
Metal pedals    $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power release, second row seats$50    
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150
Upholstered instrument panel   $300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100$100 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$9,075$8,570$6,870$9,120$12,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,205$1,700$0$2,250$5,975
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,071-1,5830-2,099-5,561

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

Model Year20182015
ModelMDXM-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.0 in114.8 in
Length196.2 in189.1 in
Width77.2 in75.2 in
Height67.4 in70.7 in
Curb Weight4,002 lb.4,752 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.6 in38.4 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 ft336.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.4 ft336.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.4 ft371.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura MDX Advance

Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
AC power outlet100Yes
Additional screen for entertainment system200No
HDMI port25No
ELS, 546W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110062%
Total Not Requested67538%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML250 BlueTEC

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Illuminated door sill trim plates
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1250100%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165092%
Total Not Requested1508%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested191593%
Total Not Requested1507%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Illuminated door sill trim plates
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1250100%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165092%
Total Not Requested1508%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested191593%
Total Not Requested1507%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML400

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1250100%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested125089%
Total Not Requested15011%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested125089%
Total Not Requested15011%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%

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