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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: $36,430

Acura RDX   
Difference: $20,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,956

Acura RDX   
Difference: $18,818

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201420142014
ModelRDXM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimBaseML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,520 $47,790 $59,450 $97,250
Base Invoice $30,303 $44,445 $55,289 $90,443
Technology Package 3,100      
Lighting Package   1,390 1,390  
Premium 1 Package   3,920 3,920  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   310 310  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720  
Leather seating surfaces   1,620 1,620  
Technology Package 2,843      
Lighting Package   1,293 1,293  
Premium 1 Package   3,646 3,646  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   288 288  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670  
Leather seating surfaces   1,507 1,507  
Options (change) 3,100 7,960 7,960 0
Options (change) 2,843 7,404 7,404 0
Destination 810 925 925 925
Total Price $36,430 $56,675 $68,335 $98,175
Total Invoice $33,956 $52,774 $63,618 $91,368

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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: $17,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,118
Model Year2010201420142014
ModelRDXM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimBaseML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4302hp V6402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT5T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10?, 8?, 8830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18255/50-19255/50-19265/45-20
Total Price$36,430$56,675$68,335$98,175
Adjustments for Features0-2,900-5,250-11,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,430$53,775$63,085$86,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,310$33,100
Total Invoice$33,956$52,774$63,618$91,368
Adjustments for Features0-2,700-4,888-10,517
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,956$50,074$58,730$80,851
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,656$30,777

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

Model Year2010201420142014
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
FWD$0   
RWD $0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row   $75
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Proximity key   $250
Remote app $25$25$25
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 
Around view cameras   $500
Blind spot warning system   $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
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 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
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   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding$350   
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia  $0 
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia  $0 
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Running boards  $350 
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
CD changer, in-dash$325  $325
CD player $125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound$250  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
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
Boost gauge$75   
Chronometer   $100
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates$100   
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim$250  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Upholstered instrument panel  $300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100 
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$3,750$6,650$9,000$15,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,900$5,250$11,300
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,700-4,888-10,517

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

Model Year20102014
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 Weight3,744 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
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 M-Class ML350

Illuminated door sill trim plates
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested142569%
Total Not Requested64031%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550

Illuminated door sill trim plates
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested142569%
Total Not Requested64031%

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