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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: $43,295

Acura RDX   
Difference: $19,490

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,147

Acura RDX   
Difference: $17,306

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201220122012
ModelRDXM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimBaseML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,670 $48,990 $57,590 $94,990
Base Invoice $33,872 $45,561 $53,559 $88,341
Advance Package 6,650      
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970  
Driver Assistance Package   2,950 2,950 2,100
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  
Advance Package 6,300      
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902  
Driver Assistance Package   2,744 2,744 1,953
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) 6,650 12,920 12,920 2,100
Options (change) 6,300 12,017 12,017 1,953
Destination 975 875 875 875
Total Price $43,295 $62,785 $71,385 $97,965
Total Invoice $41,147 $58,453 $66,451 $91,169

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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: $16,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,611
Model Year2017201220122012
ModelRDXM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimBaseML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine279hp V6302hp V6402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10830, 14830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18255/50-19255/50-19265/45-20
Total Price$43,295$62,785$71,385$97,965
Adjustments for Features0-2,895-3,245-7,370
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,295$59,890$68,140$90,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,250$30,705
Total Invoice$41,147$58,453$66,451$91,169
Adjustments for Features0-2,695-3,021-6,859
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,147$55,758$63,430$84,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,672$28,552

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

Model Year2017201220122012
ModelRDXM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimBaseML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Active noise reduction$0   
Remote start$150   
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200   
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention $150$150$150
Lane keeping assist$400   
Pedestrian detection$50   
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Wide-view rear camera$0   
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
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Residual heat $50$50$50
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding$350   
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Running boards  $350 
Infotainment 
App support$0   
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Chronometer   $100
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers $50$50$50
LED headlights$1000   
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  $300
Door sill trim plates$100   
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim   $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$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$5,375$8,270$8,620$12,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,895$3,245$7,370
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,695-3,021-6,859

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

Model Year20172012
ModelRDXM-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.7 in114.8 in
Length184.4 in189.1 in
Width73.7 in75.2 in
Height65.0 in70.7 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.4,752 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in38.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.1 ft336.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.3 ft371.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Fog lights125No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote start150No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Total Requested469076%
Total Not Requested147524%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165092%
Total Not Requested1508%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested231574%
Total Not Requested80026%
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

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165092%
Total Not Requested1508%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested231574%
Total Not Requested80026%
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 ML63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested125089%
Total Not Requested15011%

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