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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: $38,915

Acura RDX   
Difference: $19,890

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,564

Acura RDX   
Difference: $18,186

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320122012
ModelRDXE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimBaseE350E550
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $34,320 $49,800 $56,590
Base Invoice $32,245 $46,314 $52,629
Technology Package 3,700    
Premium 2 Package   2,450 2,450
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 3,424    
Premium 2 Package   2,279 2,279
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) 3,700 8,130 8,130
Options (change) 3,424 7,561 7,561
Destination 895 875 875
Total Price $38,915 $58,805 $65,595
Total Invoice $36,564 $54,750 $61,065

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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: $17,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,737
Model Year201320122012
ModelRDXE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimBaseE350E550
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine273hp V6302hp V6402hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$38,915$58,805$65,595
Adjustments for Features0-2,630-3,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,915$56,175$62,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,390
Total Invoice$36,564$54,750$61,065
Adjustments for Features0-2,449-2,821
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,564$52,301$58,244
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,943

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

Model Year201320122012
ModelRDXE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimBaseE350E550
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Power liftgate$350  
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 
App support$0  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration $100$100
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$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 headlights $200$200
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Leather door panel trim $250$250
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$100 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$4,225$6,855$7,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,630$3,030
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,449-2,821

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

Model Year20132012
ModelRDXE-Class (2-door)
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase105.7 in108.7 in
Length183.5 in185.0 in
Width73.7 in70.3 in
Height66.1 in55.0 in
Curb Weight3,718 lb.3,620 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in35.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in48.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.1 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.3 ft315.9 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 information25No
Total Requested166566%
Total Not Requested85034%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E350

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75050%
Total Not Requested75050%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested169073%
Total Not Requested62527%

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

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75050%
Total Not Requested75050%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested169073%
Total Not Requested62527%

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