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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: $39,115

Acura RDX   
Difference: $51,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,749

Acura RDX   
Difference: $48,013

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142008200820082008
ModelRDXS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimBaseS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $34,520 $86,700 $127,000 $144,200 $194,000
Base Invoice $32,430 $80,631 $118,110 $134,106 $180,420
Technology Package 3,700        
Premium I Package   1,250      
iPod integration   425 425 425 425
Rearview camera   750      
Technology Package 3,424        
Premium I Package   1,163      
iPod integration   395 395 395 395
Rearview camera   698      
Options (change) 3,700 2,425 425 425 425
Options (change) 3,424 2,256 395 395 395
Destination 895 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,000 3,000 3,000 3,000
Total Price $39,115 $91,000 $131,300 $148,500 $198,300
Total Invoice $36,749 $84,762 $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: $47,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,259
Model Year20142008200820082008
ModelRDXS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimBaseS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine273hp V6382hp V8518hp V8510hp V12604hp V12
TransmissionT6T7T7T5T5
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)235/60-18255/45-18255/35-20255/45-18255/35-20
Total Price$39,115$91,000$131,300$148,500$198,300
Adjustments for Features0-4,030-8,930-14,530-14,455
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,115$86,970$122,370$133,970$183,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$35,400$47,000$96,875
Total Invoice$36,749$84,762$122,380$138,376$184,690
Adjustments for Features0-3,754-8,323-13,539-13,463
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,749$81,008$114,057$124,837$171,227
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$33,049$43,829$90,219

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

Model Year20142008200820082008
ModelRDXS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimBaseS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr 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  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000$1000
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0    
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 liftgate$350    
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350
Proximity key$250 $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 
App support$0    
Aux input$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25    
Bluetooth cell phone link$100    
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325
CD player$125    
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Media drive$15    
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25    
Traffic + travel information$25    
USB port$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$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
Spotter mirror(s)$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$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats   $200$200
Folding second row seats$300    
Heated second row seats   $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250
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 dampers - mechanical$100    
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0
Total Value of Features$5,615$9,645$14,545$20,145$20,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,030$8,930$14,530$14,455
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,754-8,323-13,539-13,463

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

Model Year20142008
ModelRDXS-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase105.7 in124.6 in
Length183.5 in205.0 in
Width73.7 in73.7 in
Height66.1 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,718 lb.4,466 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 in0.0 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 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.1 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.3 ft316.3 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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power decklid300Yes
Total Requested30050%
Total Not Requested30050%

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