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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: $44,645

Acura RDX   
Difference: $12,830

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212006
ModelRDXRDXM-Class
TrimBasePMC EditionML500
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,400 $51,000 $48,500
Technology Package 3,700 3,700  
AWD 1,500    
Lighting Package     890
Sunroof     1,290
Premium Package     3,750
Metallic paint (extra cost)     690
Satellite radio     500
Proximity key     1,080
Technology Package 3,505 3,505  
AWD 1,421    
Lighting Package     828
Sunroof     1,200
Premium Package     3,488
Metallic paint (extra cost)     642
Satellite radio     465
Proximity key     1,004
Options (change) 5,200 3,700 8,200
Options (change) 4,926 3,505 7,627
Destination 1,045 1,045 775
Total Price $44,645 $55,745 $57,475

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura RDX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura RDX PMC Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $49,028
Model Year202120212006
ModelRDXRDXM-Class
TrimBasePMC EditionML500
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine272hp I4272hp I4302hp V8
TransmissionT10T10T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/27 MPG21/27 MPG14/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10410, 1080, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19255/45-20255/55-18
Total Price$44,645$55,745$57,475
Adjustments for Features-865-8650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,780$54,880$57,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,100$0

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

Model Year202120212006
ModelRDXRDXM-Class
TrimBasePMC EditionML500
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500$1500 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Hill descent control  $250
Rearview camera$200$200 
Wide-view rear camera$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights  $125
Headlight washers  $50
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$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
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$7,215$7,215$6,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$865$865$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-116-710

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

Model Year20212006
ModelRDXM-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in114.7 in
Length186.8 in188.5 in
Width74.8 in75.2 in
Height65.7 in69.8 in
Curb Weight4,019 lb.4,743 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.1 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in59.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in59.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.1 ft329.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.9 ft372.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested190064%
Total Not Requested109036%

Option Package Details
Acura RDX PMC Edition

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested190064%
Total Not Requested109036%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Power liftgate300Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested135060%
Total Not Requested90040%

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