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Acura RDX vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RDX vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,880

Acura RDX   
Difference: $19,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,374

Acura RDX   
Difference: $18,097

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120122012
ModelRDXE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimBaseE350E550
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $32,895 $49,800 $56,590
Base Invoice $30,646 $46,314 $52,629
Technology Package 3,100    
Premium 1 Package   4,000 4,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Rear spoiler   300 300
Telematics service, such as OnStar   660 660
Technology Package 2,843    
Premium 1 Package   3,720 3,720
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669
Rear spoiler   279 279
Telematics service, such as OnStar   614 614
Options (change) 3,100 5,680 5,680
Options (change) 2,843 5,282 5,282
Destination 885 875 875
Total Price $36,880 $56,355 $63,145
Total Invoice $34,374 $52,471 $58,786

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,472
Model Year201120122012
ModelRDXE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimBaseE350E550
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine240hp I4302hp V6402hp V8
TransmissionT5T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18235/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$36,880$56,355$63,145
Adjustments for Features0-1,745-2,145
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,880$54,610$61,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,390
Total Invoice$34,374$52,471$58,786
Adjustments for Features0-1,625-1,997
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,374$50,846$56,789
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,943

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Model Year201120122012
ModelRDXE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimBaseE350E550
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100$100
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rollover sensor$50  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Second-row low console $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
SD Card slot $25$25
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Boost gauge$75  
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,050$5,795$6,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,745$2,145
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,625-1,997

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Model Year20112012
ModelRDXE-Class (2-door)
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase104.3 in108.7 in
Length180.7 in185.0 in
Width73.6 in70.3 in
Height65.2 in55.0 in
Curb Weight3,744 lb.3,620 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in35.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in48.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.8 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.6 ft315.9 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 E-Class (2-door) E350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested167572%
Total Not Requested64028%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested167572%
Total Not Requested64028%

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