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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: $38,915

Acura RDX   
Difference: $54,810

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,564

Acura RDX   
Difference: $50,732

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201220122012201220122012
ModelRDXS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimBaseS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $34,320 $91,850 $92,550 $94,500 $139,300 $159,500 $210,900
Base Invoice $32,245 $85,421 $86,072 $87,885 $129,549 $148,335 $196,137
Technology Package 3,700            
Technology Package 3,424            
Options (change) 3,700 0 0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 3,424 0 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 895 875 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 2,600 2,100
Total Price $38,915 $93,725 $94,425 $96,375 $141,175 $162,975 $213,875
Total Invoice $36,564 $87,296 $87,947 $89,760 $131,424 $151,810 $199,112

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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: $49,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,511
Model Year2013201220122012201220122012
ModelRDXS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimBaseS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine273hp V6275hp V6 H240hp V6 D429hp V8536hp V8510hp V12621hp V12
TransmissionT6T7T7T7T7T5T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 141200, 151200, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18255/45-18255/45-18255/45-18255/35-20255/45-19255/35-20
Total Price$38,915$93,725$94,425$96,375$141,175$162,975$213,875
Adjustments for Features0-4,605-6,305-4,555-10,405-17,755-17,755
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,915$89,120$88,120$91,820$130,770$145,220$196,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,000$0$3,700$42,650$57,100$108,000
Total Invoice$36,564$87,296$87,947$89,760$131,424$151,810$199,112
Adjustments for Features0-4,289-5,872-4,242-9,686-16,539-16,529
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,564$83,007$82,075$85,518$121,738$135,271$182,583
Cost Above Minimum$0$932$0$3,443$39,663$53,196$100,508

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

Model Year2013201220122012201220122012
ModelRDXS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimBaseS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100      
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1000$1000
FWD$0      
RWD $0 $0$0$0$0
AWD  $1700    
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100$100$100
Active noise reduction$0      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     $850$850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150  
Heated steering wheel     $100 
Parking guidance system - passive    $250$250$250
Power door closers $300$300$300$300$300$300
Power liftgate$350      
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350$350$350
Proximity key$250   $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$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$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 collision prevention     $150$150
Blind spot warning system     $200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning     $200$200
Lane departure prevention     $150$150
Lane departure warning     $200$200
Night vision     $1750$1750
Obstacle detection, front    $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection, night     $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system     $0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300$300$300
Rearview camera$200   $200$200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50$50
Cargo cover$75      
Cargo net $40$40$40$40$40$40
Console with shifter$150      
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25$25
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$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$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75      
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150 $150  
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$200$200
Panoramic sunroof     $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200      
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
App support$0      
Aux input$50      
Bluetooth audio streaming$25      
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325$325$325
CD player$125      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     $1200$1200
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100$100$100$100
Media drive$15      
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25      
Traffic + travel information$25      
Traffic information $25$25$25$25$25$25
USB port$25      
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25 $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200$200$200
Chronometer    $100 $100
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50$50
Digital instruments $0$0$0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50      
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$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$300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats     $200$200
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100  
Folding second row seats$300      
Heated second row seats     $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates     $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   $150 $150
Massage, driver seat    $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat    $100$100$100
Massage, second row seats     $150$150
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$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 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats     $225$225
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats     $75$75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100   
Power recliner, second row seats     $150$150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25$25$25$25$25
Power seatback bolsters, second row seats     $150$150
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats     $150$150
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats     $150$150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50$50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner    $650$650$650
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200$200$200$200  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150 $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500   
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100      
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable    $4000$4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000   
Crosswind stabilization    $50$50$50
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100  
Total Value of Features$5,615$10,220$11,920$10,170$16,020$23,370$23,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,605$6,305$4,555$10,405$17,755$17,755
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,289-5,872-4,242-9,686-16,539-16,529

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

Model Year20132012
ModelRDXS-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase105.7 in124.6 in
Length183.5 in206.5 in
Width73.7 in73.7 in
Height66.1 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,718 lb.4,631 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in59.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in59.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.1 ft316.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.3 ft316.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Power liftgate350No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested177571%
Total Not Requested74029%

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