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

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

Lowest Total Price: $37,165

Acura RDX   
Difference: $21,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,106

Acura RDX   
Difference: $20,701

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007201220122012
ModelRDXM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimBaseML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,995 $48,990 $57,590 $94,990
Base Invoice $30,159 $45,561 $53,559 $88,341
Technology Package 3,500      
Premium 2 Package   5,370 5,370  
Lighting Package   1,290 1,290  
Leather seating surfaces   1,620 1,620  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720  
Technology Package 3,277      
Premium 2 Package   4,994 4,994  
Lighting Package   1,200 1,200  
Leather seating surfaces   1,507 1,507  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670  
Options (change) 3,500 9,000 9,000 0
Options (change) 3,277 8,371 8,371 0
Destination 670 875 875 875
Total Price $37,165 $58,865 $67,465 $95,865
Total Invoice $34,106 $54,807 $62,805 $89,216

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,317
Model Year2007201220122012
ModelRDXM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimBaseML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4302hp V6402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT5T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10830, 14830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18255/50-19255/50-19265/45-20
Total Price$37,165$58,865$67,465$95,865
Adjustments for Features0-3,635-3,985-9,185
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,165$55,230$63,480$86,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,250$31,450
Total Invoice$34,106$54,807$62,805$89,216
Adjustments for Features0-3,384-3,710-8,548
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,106$51,423$59,095$80,668
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,672$29,245

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

Model Year2007201220122012
ModelRDXM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimBaseML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250$250$250
Cargo area partition net $40$40$40
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding$350   
Running boards  $350 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  $325
CD player $125$125 
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
Media drive $15$15$15
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Boost gauge$75   
Chronometer   $100
Compass $0$0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim   $300
Wood trim, alternative type $300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,825$8,460$8,810$14,010
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,635$3,985$9,185
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,384-3,710-8,548

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

Model Year20072012
ModelRDXM-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in114.8 in
Length180.7 in189.1 in
Width73.6 in75.2 in
Height65.2 in70.7 in
Curb Weight3,969 lb.4,752 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in38.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.8 ft336.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.6 ft371.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested127578%
Total Not Requested35022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Total Requested137544%
Total Not Requested174056%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Total Requested137544%
Total Not Requested174056%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

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