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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: $43,475

Acura RDX   
Difference: $5,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,317

Acura RDX   
Difference: $4,623

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelRDXC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,800 $40,250 $47,900 $53,400 $66,100 $73,700
Base Invoice $33,995 $37,433 $44,547 $49,662 $61,473 $68,541
Advance Package 6,700          
Garmin Map Pilot   625 625 625 625 625
Premium 1 Package   1,250        
Advanced Lighting Package   1,900 800 1,900 1,050 1,050
Leather Seating Package   1,950 1,950      
Power trunk closer   250 250      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720 720
Cooled or ventilated front seats   450 450 450 450 450
Heated front seats   580 580      
Rear spoiler   350 350      
Parktronic Package     970      
Driver Assistance Package     2,250      
Smartphone integration     350      
Interior ambient lighting, configurable     310      
Leather seating surfaces       1,620    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       700    
AMG Leather Package         2,590  
Advance Package 6,347          
Garmin Map Pilot   581 581 581 581 581
Premium 1 Package   1,163        
Advanced Lighting Package   1,767 744 1,767 977 977
Leather Seating Package   1,814 1,814      
Power trunk closer   233 233      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670 670 670
Cooled or ventilated front seats   419 419 419 419 419
Heated front seats   539 539      
Rear spoiler   326 326      
Parktronic Package     902      
Driver Assistance Package     2,093      
Smartphone integration     326      
Interior ambient lighting, configurable     288      
Leather seating surfaces       1,507    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       651    
AMG Leather Package         2,409  
Options (change) 6,700 8,075 9,605 6,015 5,435 2,845
Options (change) 6,347 7,512 8,935 5,595 5,056 2,647
Destination 975 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,043 0 0 0
Total Price $43,475 $49,320 $54,457 $60,410 $72,530 $77,540
Total Invoice $41,317 $45,940 $50,434 $56,252 $67,524 $72,183

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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: $5,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,460
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelRDXC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine279hp V6241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionT6T9T7T9T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10?, 5?, 5?, 5590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$43,475$49,320$54,457$60,410$72,530$77,540
Adjustments for Features0-175-3,750-2,450-1,200-1,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,475$49,145$50,707$57,960$71,330$75,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,562$8,815$22,185$26,495
Total Invoice$41,317$45,940$50,434$56,252$67,524$72,183
Adjustments for Features0-163-3,473-2,281-1,117-1,769
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,317$45,777$46,961$53,971$66,407$70,414
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,184$8,194$20,630$24,637

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

Model Year201820182018201820182018
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     
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400 $1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 $1200$1200
FWD$0     
RWD $0$0 $0$0
AWD   $1700  
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0     
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 $850   
Cruise control $150 $150$150$150
Eco accelerator  $100   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100   
Power liftgate$350     
Power trunk closer $350$350   
Proximity key$250$250 $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25$25
Remote start$150     
Remote start via app $75$75$75$75$75
Semi-automated parking system  $500   
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     
Blind spot collision prevention  $150   
Collision preparation system, rear  $100   
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system  $0   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 $100   
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning$200 $200   
Lane keeping assist$400 $400   
Obstacle detection, front$150 $150   
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250   
Pedestrian detection$50 $50   
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
Wide-view rear camera$0     
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
Rear wiper$175     
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
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100   
App support$0     
Apple CarPlay support  $100   
Aux input$50     
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0     
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150
Media drive$15     
Satellite radio$200$200 $200$200$200
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0     
Surround sound$250   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200     
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information$25     
Traffic information $25$25$25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25   
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75     
Boost gauge   $75$75$75
Chronometer   $100$100$100
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50
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   
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50     
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100   
Illuminated door sill trim plates $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 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
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   
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350     
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0$0
Suggestive steering $0$0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,465$7,640$11,215$9,915$8,665$9,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$175$3,750$2,450$1,200$1,900
Value of Feature Adjustments0-163-3,473-2,281-1,117-1,769

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

Model Year20182018
ModelRDXC-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in111.8 in
Length184.4 in184.5 in
Width73.7 in71.3 in
Height65.0 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 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

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Fog lights125No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote start150No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested542588%
Total Not Requested74012%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Power trunk closer
FeatureValueRequested?
Power trunk closer350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED tail lights0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
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

Smartphone integration
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
Power trunk closer
FeatureValueRequested?
Power trunk closer350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED tail lights0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested25031%
Total Not Requested55069%
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

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED tail lights0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested25031%
Total Not Requested55069%

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