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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: $37,955

Acura RDX   
Difference: $19,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,950

Acura RDX   
Difference: $18,727

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092011201120112011
ModelRDXM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimBaseML350ML450 HybridML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,895 $46,490 $55,790 $57,590 $92,590
Base Invoice $31,164 $43,236 $51,885 $53,559 $86,109
Technology Package 3,300        
Leather seating surfaces   1,780 1,780 1,780  
Premium 2 Package   6,050 6,050 6,050  
Lighting Package   985 985 985  
Heated front seats   750 750    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720  
Technology Package 3,026        
Leather seating surfaces   1,655 1,655 1,655  
Premium 2 Package   5,627 5,627 5,627  
Lighting Package   916 916 916  
Heated front seats   698 698    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670  
Options (change) 3,300 10,285 10,285 9,535 0
Options (change) 3,026 9,566 9,566 8,868 0
Destination 760 875 875 875 875
Total Price $37,955 $57,650 $66,950 $68,000 $93,465
Total Invoice $34,950 $53,677 $62,326 $63,302 $86,984

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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: $18,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,447
Model Year20092011201120112011
ModelRDXM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimBaseML350ML450 HybridML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4268hp V6275hp V6 H382hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionT5T7B8T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10440, 12440, 12440, 12440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18255/50-19235/65-17255/50-19295/40-20
Total Price$37,955$57,650$66,950$68,000$93,465
Adjustments for Features0-1,375-3,875-3,425-6,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,955$56,275$63,075$64,575$86,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,800$8,300$30,490
Total Invoice$34,950$53,677$62,326$63,302$86,984
Adjustments for Features0-1,280-3,607-3,188-6,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,950$52,397$58,719$60,114$80,749
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,322$7,717$28,352

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

Model Year20092011201120112011
ModelRDXM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimBaseML350ML450 HybridML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 $1200$1200
8-speed manually-shiftable 2-mode automatic  $2000  
AWD$1700 $1700$1700$1700
RWD $0   
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system    $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150$150
Tires, run-flat  $150  
Trailer sway control $25$25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails   $250$250
Cargo area partition net $40$40$40$40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50$50$50
Console with shifter$150    
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150
Roof rails $250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500    
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350    
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75$75
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40$40
Rear spoiler$200    
Running boards   $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings    $75
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0    
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15$15
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25    
Boost gauge$75    
Chronometer    $100
Compass $0$0$0$0
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Leather door panel trim$250   $250
Metal pedals    $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,975$6,350$8,850$8,400$11,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,375$3,875$3,425$6,700
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,280-3,607-3,188-6,235

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

Model Year20092011
ModelRDXM-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in114.7 in
Length180.7 in188.5 in
Width73.6 in75.2 in
Height65.2 in70.1 in
Curb Weight3,969 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in59.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in59.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.8 ft329.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.6 ft372.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
HD radio50No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Media drive, large15No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
iPod integration100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
SD Card slot25No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Total Requested160047%
Total Not Requested181553%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML450 Hybrid

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
HD radio50No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Media drive, large15No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
iPod integration100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
SD Card slot25No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Total Requested160047%
Total Not Requested181553%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
HD radio50No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Media drive, large15No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
iPod integration100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
SD Card slot25No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Total Requested160047%
Total Not Requested181553%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

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