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Acura RDX vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RDX vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,880

Acura RDX   
Difference: $52,870

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,374

Acura RDX   
Difference: $49,225

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008200820082008
ModelRDXS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimBaseS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $32,895 $86,700 $127,000 $144,200 $194,000
Base Invoice $30,646 $80,631 $118,110 $134,106 $180,420
Technology Package 3,100        
iPod integration   425 425 425 425
Rearview camera   750      
Technology Package 2,843        
iPod integration   395 395 395 395
Rearview camera   698      
Options (change) 3,100 1,175 425 425 425
Options (change) 2,843 1,093 395 395 395
Destination 885 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,000 3,000 3,000 3,000
Total Price $36,880 $89,750 $131,300 $148,500 $198,300
Total Invoice $34,374 $83,599 $122,380 $138,376 $184,690

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $48,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,457
Model Year20122008200820082008
ModelRDXS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimBaseS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine240hp I4382hp V8518hp V8510hp V12604hp V12
TransmissionT5T7T7T5T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18255/45-18255/35-20255/45-18255/35-20
Total Price$36,880$89,750$131,300$148,500$198,300
Adjustments for Features0-4,045-9,545-15,145-15,070
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,880$85,705$121,755$133,355$183,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$36,050$47,650$97,525
Total Invoice$34,374$83,599$122,380$138,376$184,690
Adjustments for Features0-3,768-8,897-14,112-14,036
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,374$79,831$113,483$124,264$170,654
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$33,652$44,433$90,823

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

Model Year20122008200820082008
ModelRDXS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimBaseS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  $1000$1000
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200  
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850
Cruise control$150$150$150  
Heated steering wheel   $100 
Parking guidance system - passive   $250$250
Power door closers $300$300$300$300
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down $50   
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225$225
Sunshades, second row, power  $225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0    
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0  
Forward collision warning   $200$200
Night vision   $1750$1750
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300
Rearview camera$200$200 $200$200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover$75    
Cargo net $40$40$40$40
Console with shifter$150    
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50
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  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Rear wiper$175    
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0
Bodyside cladding$350    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200    
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25    
Bluetooth cell phone link$100    
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Traffic + travel information$25    
USB port$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150
Boost gauge$75    
Chronometer  $100$100$100
Compass$0    
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Digital instruments $0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100$100$100
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats   $200$200
Folding second row seats$300    
Heated second row seats   $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Massage, driver seat  $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Memory system, second row seats   $150$150
Metal pedals  $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats   $75$75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100   
Power recliner, second row seats   $150$150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25$25$25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats   $150$150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650$650
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200$200  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,675$8,720$14,220$19,820$19,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,045$9,545$15,145$15,070
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,768-8,897-14,112-14,036

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

Model Year20122008
ModelRDXS-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase104.3 in124.6 in
Length180.7 in205.0 in
Width73.6 in73.7 in
Height65.2 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,744 lb.4,466 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.8 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.6 ft316.3 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 information25No
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested37525%

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