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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: $39,115

Acura RDX   
Difference: $11,890

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,749

Acura RDX   
Difference: $10,751

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420172017201720172017
ModelRDXC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,520 $39,500 $46,050 $52,000 $65,200 $72,800
Base Invoice $32,430 $36,735 $42,827 $48,360 $60,636 $67,704
Technology Package 3,700          
Premium 3 Package   5,400 5,400 4,150 2,450 2,450
Heated front seats   580 580      
Leather Seating Package   2,050 2,050      
Panoramic sunroof   1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480
Rear spoiler   350 350      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720 720
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       700    
Leather seating surfaces       1,620    
AMG Leather Package         2,590  
Technology Package 3,424          
Premium 3 Package   5,022 5,022 3,860 2,279 2,279
Heated front seats   539 539      
Leather Seating Package   1,907 1,907      
Panoramic sunroof   1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376
Rear spoiler   326 326      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670 670 670
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       651    
Leather seating surfaces       1,507    
AMG Leather Package         2,409  
Options (change) 3,700 10,580 10,580 8,670 7,240 4,650
Options (change) 3,424 9,840 9,840 8,064 6,734 4,325
Destination 895 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,043 0 0 0
Total Price $39,115 $51,005 $53,512 $61,595 $73,365 $78,375
Total Invoice $36,749 $47,500 $49,549 $57,349 $68,295 $72,954

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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: $7,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,021
Model Year201420172017201720172017
ModelRDXC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine273hp V6241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7T9T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$39,115$51,005$53,512$61,595$73,365$78,375
Adjustments for Features0-4,005-5,530-6,930-5,430-6,130
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,115$47,000$47,982$54,665$67,935$72,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$982$7,665$20,935$25,245
Total Invoice$36,749$47,500$49,549$57,349$68,295$72,954
Adjustments for Features0-3,730-5,120-6,452-5,055-5,706
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,749$43,770$44,429$50,897$63,240$67,248
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$659$7,127$19,470$23,478

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

Model Year201420172017201720172017
ModelRDXC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200 $1200$1200
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400  
FWD$0     
RWD $0$0 $0$0
AWD   $1700  
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0     
Eco accelerator  $100   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100$100
Power liftgate$350     
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350$350
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25$25
Remote start via app $75$75$75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0     
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300$300
Rollover sensor$50     
Temporary spare tire$150     
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75     
Console with shifter$150     
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100
Rear wiper$175     
Variable intermittent wipers$75     
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)     $500
Limited-slip rear differential    $300 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger  $0   
6 kWh battery pack  $0   
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust    $250$250
Raised top speed limiter     $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0$0
Bodyside cladding$350     
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   $300  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275     
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200$200
Sunroof$900     
Infotainment 
Aux input$50     
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0     
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0$0
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200     
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Boost gauge   $75$75$75
Chronometer   $100$100$100
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125     
Interior ambient lighting$150     
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750$750$750
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50     
Xenon HID headlights$500     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100     
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Metal pedals   $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100     
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede steering wheel     $150
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300$300
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000   
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0$0
Suggestive steering $0$0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,625$9,630$11,155$12,555$11,055$11,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,005$5,530$6,930$5,430$6,130
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,730-5,120-6,452-5,055-5,706

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

Model Year20142017
ModelRDXC-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in111.8 in
Length183.5 in184.5 in
Width73.7 in71.3 in
Height66.1 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,718 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.1 ft312.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.3 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Power liftgate350No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested169067%
Total Not Requested82533%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested179049%
Total Not Requested185051%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested179049%
Total Not Requested185051%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested134045%
Total Not Requested165055%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested109071%
Total Not Requested45029%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested109048%
Total Not Requested120052%

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