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Acura RDX vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RDX vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,955

Acura RDX   
Difference: $7,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,950

Acura RDX   
Difference: $6,985

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201220122012201220122012
ModelRDXC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,895 $34,800 $35,220 $38,020 $38,430 $40,575 $58,930
Base Invoice $31,164 $32,364 $32,755 $35,359 $35,740 $37,735 $54,805
Technology Package 3,300            
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    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720 720 720
Rear spoiler   300 300 300 300    
Wood trim           0 0
AMG Leather Package             3,090
Limited-slip rear differential             2,030
Technology Package 3,026            
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    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669 669 669 669 669
Rear spoiler   279 279 279 279    
Wood trim           0 0
AMG Leather Package             2,874
Limited-slip rear differential             1,888
Options (change) 3,300 9,350 9,350 9,350 9,350 6,550 9,920
Options (change) 3,026 8,696 8,696 8,696 8,696 6,092 9,226
Destination 760 875 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $37,955 $45,025 $45,445 $48,245 $48,655 $48,000 $71,425
Total Invoice $34,950 $41,935 $42,326 $44,930 $45,311 $44,702 $66,606

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,611
Model Year2009201220122012201220122012
ModelRDXC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4201hp I4201hp I4228hp V6228hp V6302hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionT5T7T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$37,955$45,025$45,445$48,245$48,655$48,000$71,425
Adjustments for Features-6800-125-1,700-1,825-200-1,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,275$45,025$45,320$46,545$46,830$47,800$70,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$295$1,520$1,805$2,775$25,400
Total Invoice$34,950$41,935$42,326$44,930$45,311$44,702$66,606
Adjustments for Features-6260-116-1,583-1,700-186-933
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,324$41,935$42,210$43,347$43,611$44,516$65,673
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$275$1,412$1,676$2,581$23,738

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

Model Year2009201220122012201220122012
ModelRDXC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000      
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700  $1700$1700  
RWD $0$0  $0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75
Rollover sensor$50      
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75      
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100$100
Rear wiper$175      
Variable intermittent wipers$75      
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500      
Limited-slip rear differential      $300
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0 $0$0
Bodyside cladding$350      
Deep-tinted rear windows$275      
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0      
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50$50
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15$15
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25      
Boost gauge$75      
Chronometer      $100
Compass $0$0$0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125      
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150      
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 $100   
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 height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100      
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat      $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat      $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50$50$50$50
Wood trim  $300 $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100$100$100$100$100
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0 $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control      $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls      $100
Total Value of Features$4,925$4,245$4,370$5,945$6,070$4,445$5,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$680$0$125$1,700$1,825$200$1,000
Value of Feature Adjustments-6260-116-1,583-1,700-186-933

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

Model Year20092012
ModelRDXC-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in108.7 in
Length180.7 in180.7 in
Width73.6 in69.7 in
Height65.2 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,969 lb.3,429 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.8 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.6 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested112597%
Total Not Requested403%
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?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Total Requested115062%
Total Not Requested70038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested112597%
Total Not Requested403%
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?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Total Requested115062%
Total Not Requested70038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested112597%
Total Not Requested403%
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?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Total Requested115062%
Total Not Requested70038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested112597%
Total Not Requested403%
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?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Total Requested115062%
Total Not Requested70038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested112597%
Total Not Requested403%
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

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested112597%
Total Not Requested403%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%

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