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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: $36,430

Acura RDX   
Difference: $8,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,956

Acura RDX   
Difference: $8,007

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102011201120112011
ModelRDXC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,520 $33,990 $35,900 $39,990 $58,200
Base Invoice $30,303 $31,611 $33,387 $37,191 $54,126
Technology Package 3,100        
Lighting Package   985 985 985 985
Multimedia Package   2,700 2,700 2,700 3,350
Premium 1 Package   1,995 1,995    
Leather seating surfaces   1,620 1,620 1,620  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720
Rearview camera   460 460 460 460
Telematics service, such as OnStar   660 660 660 660
Heated front seats   750 750 750  
Rear spoiler   300      
AMG Leather Package         3,030
Wood trim         0
Technology Package 2,843        
Lighting Package   916 916 916 916
Multimedia Package   2,511 2,511 2,511 3,115
Premium 1 Package   1,855 1,855    
Leather seating surfaces   1,507 1,507 1,507  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669 669 669
Rearview camera   428 428 428 428
Telematics service, such as OnStar   614 614 614 614
Heated front seats   698 698 698  
Rear spoiler   279      
AMG Leather Package         2,818
Wood trim         0
Options (change) 3,100 10,190 9,890 7,895 9,205
Options (change) 2,843 9,477 9,198 7,343 8,560
Destination 810 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $36,430 $45,055 $46,665 $48,760 $70,380
Total Invoice $33,956 $41,963 $43,460 $45,409 $65,661

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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: $8,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,291
Model Year20102011201120112011
ModelRDXC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionT5M6T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10100, 8100, 8100, 8450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$36,430$45,055$46,665$48,760$70,380
Adjustments for Features-3050-975-1,250-3,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,125$45,055$45,690$47,510$67,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$635$2,455$22,250
Total Invoice$33,956$41,963$43,460$45,409$65,661
Adjustments for Features-2840-908-1,164-2,869
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,672$41,963$42,552$44,245$62,792
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$589$2,282$20,829

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

Model Year20102011201120112011
ModelRDXC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000    
6-speed manual $150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Rollover sensor$50    
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75    
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Rear wiper$175    
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0$0
Bodyside cladding$350    
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25    
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0    
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15$15
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250   $250
Traffic + travel information$25    
Traffic information    $25
USB port$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150
Boost gauge$75    
Chronometer    $100
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50 
Memory system, passenger seat    $150
Metal pedals $75 $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $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
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100$100 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$3,100$2,795$3,770$4,045$5,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$305$0$975$1,250$3,075
Value of Feature Adjustments-2840-908-1,164-2,869

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

Model Year20102011
ModelRDXC-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in108.7 in
Length180.7 in182.3 in
Width73.6 in69.7 in
Height65.2 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,744 lb.3,528 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 in55.1 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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested37525%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested102596%
Total Not Requested404%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested82545%
Total Not Requested102555%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested102596%
Total Not Requested404%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested82545%
Total Not Requested102555%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested102596%
Total Not Requested404%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested135052%
Total Not Requested125048%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested127577%
Total Not Requested39023%

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