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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: $56,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,374

Acura RDX   
Difference: $52,948

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220142014
ModelRDXS-ClassS-Class
TrimBaseS550S63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $32,895 $92,900 $139,500
Base Invoice $30,646 $86,397 $129,735
Technology Package 3,100    
Technology Package 2,843    
Options (change) 3,100 0 0
Options (change) 2,843 0 0
Destination 885 925 925
Total Price $36,880 $93,825 $140,425
Total Invoice $34,374 $87,322 $130,660

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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: $49,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,447
Model Year201220142014
ModelRDXS-ClassS-Class
TrimBaseS550S63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine240hp I4449hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT5T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18255/45-18255/40-20
Total Price$36,880$93,825$140,425
Adjustments for Features0-6,985-11,810
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,880$86,840$128,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$41,775
Total Invoice$34,374$87,322$130,660
Adjustments for Features0-6,501-10,989
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,374$80,821$119,671
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$38,850

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

Model Year201220142014
ModelRDXS-ClassS-Class
TrimBaseS550S63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
FWD$0  
RWD $0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Power door closers $300$300
Power trunk closer $350$350
Proximity key  $250
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Sunshades, second row, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo net $40$40
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust  $250
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Front splitter spoiler  $200
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Laminated rear side windows $100$100
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input$50  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Boost gauge$75  
Chronometer  $100
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Wood trim $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization $50$50
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,450$12,435$17,260
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,985$11,810
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,501-10,989

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

Model Year20122014
ModelRDXS-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase104.3 in124.6 in
Length180.7 in206.5 in
Width73.6 in74.8 in
Height65.2 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,744 lb.4,730 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in59.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in43.0 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 information25Yes
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%

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