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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: $38,915

Acura RDX   
Difference: $27,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,564

Acura RDX   
Difference: $25,171

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320122012
ModelRDXE-ClassE-Class
TrimBaseE350E63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $34,320 $57,150 $91,500
Base Invoice $32,245 $53,150 $85,095
Technology Package 3,700    
Premium 2 Package   2,450 2,000
Premium 1 Package   3,500 2,120
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720  
Leather seating surfaces   1,620  
Technology Package 3,424    
Premium 2 Package   2,279 1,860
Premium 1 Package   3,255 1,972
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669  
Leather seating surfaces   1,507  
Options (change) 3,700 8,290 4,120
Options (change) 3,424 7,710 3,832
Destination 895 875 875
Total Price $38,915 $66,315 $96,495
Total Invoice $36,564 $61,735 $89,802

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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: $21,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,032
Model Year201320122012
ModelRDXE-ClassE-Class
TrimBaseE350E63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine273hp V6302hp V6518hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18245/45-17255/35-19
Total Price$38,915$66,315$96,495
Adjustments for Features0-5,520-6,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,915$60,795$90,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$29,655
Total Invoice$36,564$61,735$89,802
Adjustments for Features0-5,139-5,626
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,564$56,596$84,176
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$27,580

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

Model Year201320122012
ModelRDXE-ClassE-Class
TrimBaseE350E63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
FWD$0  
AWD $1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
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  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside moldings $75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof$900$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 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Chronometer  $100
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 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding third row seats $600$600
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Massage, driver seat  $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals  $75
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$0
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$3,875$9,395$9,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,520$6,045
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,139-5,626

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

Model Year20132012
ModelRDXE-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase105.7 in113.2 in
Length183.5 in192.7 in
Width73.7 in73.0 in
Height66.1 in58.9 in
Curb Weight3,718 lb.4,060 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in56.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.1 ft320.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.3 ft357.4 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 liftgate350Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested201580%
Total Not Requested50020%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
HD radio50No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested149074%
Total Not Requested52526%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75068%
Total Not Requested35032%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200No
Massage, driver seat100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested74051%
Total Not Requested72549%

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