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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: $43,475

Acura RDX   
Difference: $18,810

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,317

Acura RDX   
Difference: $16,674

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182015201520152015
ModelRDXM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimBaseML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,800 $49,800 $48,300 $62,900 $98,400
Base Invoice $33,995 $46,314 $44,919 $58,497 $91,512
Advance Package 6,700        
Lighting Package   1,390 1,390 1,390  
Premium 1 Package   4,030 4,030    
Driver Assistance Package   2,800 2,800 2,800 1,950
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970 970  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   310 310    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   570 570 570  
Leather seating surfaces   1,620 1,620    
Proximity key   650 650    
Advance Package 6,347        
Lighting Package   1,293 1,293 1,293  
Premium 1 Package   3,748 3,748    
Driver Assistance Package   2,604 2,604 2,744 1,814
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902 902  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   288 288    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   530 530 530  
Leather seating surfaces   1,507 1,507    
Proximity key   605 605    
Options (change) 6,700 13,060 13,060 6,450 1,950
Options (change) 6,347 12,147 12,147 6,139 1,814
Destination 975 925 925 925 925
Total Price $43,475 $63,785 $62,285 $70,275 $101,275
Total Invoice $41,317 $59,386 $57,991 $65,561 $94,251

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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: $17,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,118
Model Year20182015201520152015
ModelRDXM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimBaseML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine279hp V6200hp I4 D302hp V6329hp V6518hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10?, 8?, 8830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18255/55-18255/50-19255/50-19265/45-20
Total Price$43,475$63,785$62,285$70,275$101,275
Adjustments for Features0-3,170-1,470-3,720-7,820
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,475$60,615$60,815$66,555$93,455
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$200$5,940$32,840
Total Invoice$41,317$59,386$57,991$65,561$94,251
Adjustments for Features0-2,951-1,369-3,470-7,278
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,317$56,435$56,622$62,091$86,973
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$187$5,656$30,538

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

Model Year20182015201520152015
ModelRDXM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimBaseML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0    
AWD $1700 $1700$1700
RWD  $0  
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100
Active noise reduction$0    
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row    $75
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote start$150    
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras    $500
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150$150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100    
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention $150$150$150$150
Lane keeping assist$400    
Pedestrian detection$50    
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Trailer sway control $25$25$25$25
Wide-view rear camera$0    
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250$250$250$250
Cargo area partition net $40$40$40$40
Console with shifter$150    
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside cladding$350    
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0$0$0 
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0$0$0 
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40$40
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0    
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0    
Surround sound$250  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75    
Chronometer    $100
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125    
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150
LED headlights$1000    
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50    
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100    
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim    $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat    $150
Metal pedals    $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150
Upholstered instrument panel   $300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100$100 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Machined alloy wheels$350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$5,500$8,670$6,970$9,220$13,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,170$1,470$3,720$7,820
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,951-1,369-3,470-7,278

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

Model Year20182015
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
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
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
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Lane keeping assist400No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested491580%
Total Not Requested125020%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML250 BlueTEC

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
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 mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested166581%
Total Not Requested40019%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165092%
Total Not Requested1508%

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%
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 mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested166581%
Total Not Requested40019%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165092%
Total Not Requested1508%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML400

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested125089%
Total Not Requested15011%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested125089%
Total Not Requested15011%

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