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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: $39,715

Acura RDX   
Difference: $6,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,306

Acura RDX   
Difference: $5,717

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152011201120112011
ModelRDXC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,095 $33,990 $35,900 $39,990 $58,200
Base Invoice $32,962 $31,611 $33,387 $37,191 $54,126
Technology Package 3,700        
Lighting Package   985 985 985 985
Multimedia Package   2,700 2,700 2,700 3,350
Premium 1 Package   1,995 1,995    
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  
Proximity key   1,140 1,140 1,140 1,140
Rear spoiler   300      
Leather seating surfaces   1,620 1,620 1,620  
Wood trim         0
Technology Package 3,424        
Lighting Package   916 916 916 916
Multimedia Package   2,511 2,511 2,511 3,115
Premium 1 Package   1,855 1,855    
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  
Proximity key   1,060 1,060 1,060 1,060
Rear spoiler   279      
Leather seating surfaces   1,507 1,507 1,507  
Wood trim         0
Options (change) 3,700 11,330 11,030 9,035 7,315
Options (change) 3,424 10,537 10,258 8,403 6,802
Destination 920 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $39,715 $46,195 $47,805 $49,900 $68,490
Total Invoice $37,306 $43,023 $44,520 $46,469 $63,903

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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: $7,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,346
Model Year20152011201120112011
ModelRDXC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine273hp V6228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionT6M6T7T7T7
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)235/60-18225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$39,715$46,195$47,805$49,900$68,490
Adjustments for Features-6700-975-1,250-475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,045$46,195$46,830$48,650$68,015
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$635$2,455$21,820
Total Invoice$37,306$43,023$44,520$46,469$63,903
Adjustments for Features-6290-908-1,164-443
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,677$43,023$43,612$45,305$63,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$589$2,282$20,437

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

Model Year20152011201120112011
ModelRDXC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
6-speed manual $150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0    
Power liftgate$350    
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $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 
App support$0    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25    
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325
CD player$125    
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0    
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$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
Chronometer    $100
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Spotter mirror(s)$50    
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100   
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces    $0
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100$100 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   $100
Total Value of Features$4,975$4,305$5,280$5,555$4,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$670$0$975$1,250$475
Value of Feature Adjustments-6290-908-1,164-443

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

Model Year20152011
ModelRDXC-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in108.7 in
Length183.5 in182.3 in
Width73.7 in69.7 in
Height66.1 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,718 lb.3,528 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.1 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.3 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Power liftgate350No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested179071%
Total Not Requested72529%

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

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
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, large15Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested84079%
Total Not Requested22521%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested97553%
Total Not Requested87547%

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

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
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, large15Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested84079%
Total Not Requested22521%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested97553%
Total Not Requested87547%

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

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
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, large15Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested84079%
Total Not Requested22521%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

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, large15Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested109065%
Total Not Requested57535%

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