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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: $36,880

Acura RDX   
Difference: $4,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,374

Acura RDX   
Difference: $4,196

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008200820082008
ModelRDXC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,895 $31,600 $33,300 $36,900 $53,800
Base Invoice $30,646 $29,388 $30,969 $34,317 $50,034
Technology Package 3,100        
Multimedia Package   2,950 2,950 2,950 2,950
Premium II Package   2,750 2,750 1,350 1,080
Leather seating surfaces   1,550 1,550 1,550  
iPod integration   375 375 375 375
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710 710 710 710
Telematics service, such as OnStar   650 650 650 650
Wood trim         0
Technology Package 2,843        
Multimedia Package   2,744 2,744 2,744 2,744
Premium II Package   2,558 2,558 1,256 1,004
Leather seating surfaces   1,442 1,442 1,442  
iPod integration   349 349 349 349
Metallic paint (extra cost)   660 660 660 660
Telematics service, such as OnStar   604 604 604 604
Wood trim         0
Options (change) 3,100 8,985 8,985 7,585 5,765
Options (change) 2,843 8,357 8,357 7,055 5,361
Destination 885 825 825 825 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $36,880 $41,410 $43,110 $45,310 $62,140
Total Invoice $34,374 $38,570 $40,151 $42,197 $57,970

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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: $5,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,016
Model Year20122008200820082008
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, 10450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$36,880$41,410$43,110$45,310$62,140
Adjustments for Features-8800-1,175-1,450-1,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,000$41,410$41,935$43,860$60,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$525$2,450$18,980
Total Invoice$34,374$38,570$40,151$42,197$57,970
Adjustments for Features-8200-1,094-1,350-1,633
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,554$38,570$39,057$40,847$56,337
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$487$2,277$17,767

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

Model Year20122008200820082008
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200    
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
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
Traffic + travel 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
Compass$0    
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200    
Metal pedals $75 $75$75
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
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$3,000$2,120$3,295$3,570$3,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$880$0$1,175$1,450$1,750
Value of Feature Adjustments-8200-1,094-1,350-1,633

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

Model Year20122008
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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested39025%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested130057%
Total Not Requested97543%

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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested39025%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested130057%
Total Not Requested97543%

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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested39025%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested80060%
Total Not Requested52540%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested39025%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50061%
Total Not Requested32539%

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