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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: $45,525

Acura RDX   
Difference: $9,180

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020172017201720172017
ModelRDXC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,800 $39,500 $46,050 $52,000 $65,200 $72,800
Advance Package 6,700          
Heated front seats   580 580      
Leather Seating Package   2,050 2,050      
Premium 4 Package   8,650 8,650 7,400 5,700 5,700
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720 720
Cooled or ventilated front seats   450 450 450 450 450
Rear spoiler   350 350      
Panoramic sunroof   1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480
Leather seating surfaces       1,620    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       700    
designo Package         3,100 500
Advance Package 6,347          
Heated front seats   539 539      
Leather Seating Package   1,907 1,907      
Premium 4 Package   8,045 8,045 6,882 5,301 5,301
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670 670 670
Cooled or ventilated front seats   419 419 419 419 419
Rear spoiler   326 326      
Panoramic sunroof   1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376
Leather seating surfaces       1,507    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       651    
designo Package         2,883 465
Options (change) 6,700 14,280 14,280 12,370 11,450 8,850
Options (change) 6,347 13,282 13,282 11,505 10,649 8,231
Destination 1,025 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,043 0 0 0
Total Price $45,525 $54,705 $57,212 $65,295 $77,575 $82,575

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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: $6,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,228
Model Year202020172017201720172017
ModelRDXC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine272hp I4241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionT10T7T7T9T7T7
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)235/55-19225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$45,525$54,705$57,212$65,295$77,575$82,575
Adjustments for Features0-2,515-4,040-5,440-4,190-4,890
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,525$52,190$53,172$59,855$73,385$77,685
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$982$7,665$21,195$25,495

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

Model Year202020172017201720172017
ModelRDXC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500     
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$150     
Remote start via app $75$75$75$75$75
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225$225$225
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$150$150$150$150
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system $0$0$0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front$150     
Obstacle detection, rear$250     
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
Fragrance atomizer $200$200$200$200$200
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50$50$50
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
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
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
Siri Eyes Free support$0     
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 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     
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim    $250$250
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$6,425$8,940$10,465$11,865$10,615$11,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,515$4,040$5,440$4,190$4,890
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,342-3,742-5,065-3,900-4,552

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

Model Year20202017
ModelRDXC-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in111.8 in
Length186.8 in184.5 in
Width74.8 in71.3 in
Height65.7 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,784 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.1 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.1 ft312.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.9 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, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote start150No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Total Requested506582%
Total Not Requested110018%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

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%
Premium 4 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested444069%
Total Not Requested202531%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Premium 4 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested444069%
Total Not Requested202531%
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 4 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested379065%
Total Not Requested202535%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Premium 4 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested279064%
Total Not Requested157536%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%

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

Premium 4 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
LED tail lights0No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested354069%
Total Not Requested157531%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

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