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

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Acura RDX vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,880

Acura RDX   
Difference: $29,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,374

Acura RDX   
Difference: $27,718

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220162016
ModelRDXE-ClassE-Class
TrimBaseE350AMG E63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $32,895 $59,900 $104,300
Base Invoice $30,646 $55,707 $96,999
Technology Package 3,100    
Premium 1 Package   3,530  
Leather seating surfaces   1,620  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720  
Technology Package 2,843    
Premium 1 Package   3,283  
Leather seating surfaces   1,507  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670  
Options (change) 3,100 5,870 0
Options (change) 2,843 5,460 0
Destination 885 925 925
Total Price $36,880 $66,695 $105,225
Total Invoice $34,374 $62,092 $97,924

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,146
Model Year201220162016
ModelRDXE-ClassE-Class
TrimBaseE350AMG E63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine240hp I4302hp V6577hp V8
TransmissionT5T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18245/45-17255/35-19
Total Price$36,880$66,695$105,225
Adjustments for Features0-5,985-10,885
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,880$60,710$94,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$33,630
Total Invoice$34,374$62,092$97,924
Adjustments for Features0-5,572-10,130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,374$56,520$87,794
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$31,274

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

Model Year201220162016
ModelRDXE-ClassE-Class
TrimBaseE350AMG E63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key  $250
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net $40$40
Console with shifter$150 $150
Console without shifter $150 
Roof rails $250$250
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
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Raised top speed limiter  $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Boost gauge$75  
Chronometer  $100
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights  $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750 
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding third row seats $600 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Massage, driver seat  $100
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Rear-facing third row seats $0 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350$350
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,000$10,985$15,885
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,985$10,885
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,572-10,130

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

Model Year20122016
ModelRDXE-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase104.3 in113.2 in
Length180.7 in192.7 in
Width73.6 in73.0 in
Height65.2 in58.9 in
Curb Weight3,744 lb.4,060 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.8 ft320.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.6 ft357.4 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 information25Yes
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested137565%
Total Not Requested74035%

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