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

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

Lowest Total Price: $49,650

Acura MDX   
Difference: $47,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,176

Acura MDX   
Difference: $45,188

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920142014
ModelMDXS-ClassS-Class
TrimBaseS550S63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $40,990 $92,900 $139,500
Base Invoice $37,252 $86,397 $129,735
Entertainment Package 1,750    
Sport Package 6,150    
Heated second row seats   620 620
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,650 2,650
Entertainment Package 1,587    
Sport Package 5,577    
Heated second row seats   577 577
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,465 2,465
Options (change) 7,900 3,270 3,270
Options (change) 7,164 3,042 3,042
Destination 760 925 925
Total Price $49,650 $97,095 $143,695
Total Invoice $45,176 $90,364 $133,702

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $44,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,657
Model Year200920142014
ModelMDXS-ClassS-Class
TrimBaseS550S63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine300hp V6449hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT5T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/45-18255/40-20
Total Price$49,650$97,095$143,695
Adjustments for Features0-2,720-7,545
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,650$94,375$136,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$41,775
Total Invoice$45,176$90,364$133,702
Adjustments for Features0-2,531-7,020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,176$87,833$126,682
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$38,849

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

Model Year200920142014
ModelMDXS-ClassS-Class
TrimBaseS550S63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
AWD$1700 $1700
RWD $0 
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Power door closers $300$300
Power liftgate$350  
Power trunk closer $350$350
Proximity key  $250
Remote app $25$25
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Sunshades, second row, power  $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo net $40$40
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat $50$50
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust  $250
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Front splitter spoiler  $200
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Laminated rear side windows $100$100
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000  
Handwriting recognition $200$200
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Chronometer  $100
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats$300  
Folding third row seats$600  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Wood trim $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization $50$50
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$9,825$12,545$17,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,720$7,545
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,531-7,020

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

Model Year20092014
ModelMDXS-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase108.3 in124.6 in
Length190.7 in206.5 in
Width78.5 in74.8 in
Height68.2 in58.7 in
Curb Weight4,536 lb.4,730 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in59.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in43.0 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 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.9 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.5 ft316.3 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%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested192573%
Total Not Requested70027%

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