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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: $45,525

Acura RDX   
Difference: $54,807

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020162016201620162016
ModelRDXS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimBaseS550S550eAMG S63S600AMG S65
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $37,800 $95,650 $95,650 $143,250 $162,650 $224,650
Advance Package 6,700          
Driver Assistance Package   2,800 2,800 2,800    
Premium Package   4,500 4,500      
Rear spoiler     500      
Advance Package 6,347          
Driver Assistance Package   2,604 2,604 2,604    
Premium Package   4,185 4,185      
Rear spoiler     465      
Options (change) 6,700 7,300 7,800 2,800 0 0
Options (change) 6,347 6,789 7,254 2,604 0 0
Destination 1,025 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,043 0 1,300 2,100
Total Price $45,525 $103,875 $100,332 $146,975 $164,875 $227,675

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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: $47,142
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $78,607
Model Year202020162016201620162016
ModelRDXS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimBaseS550S550eAMG S63S600AMG S65
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine272hp I4449hp V8329hp V6 PiH577hp V8523hp V12621hp V12
TransmissionT10T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 131940, 24
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19255/45-18255/45-18255/40-20245/45-19255/40-20
Total Price$45,525$103,875$100,332$146,975$164,875$227,675
Adjustments for Features0-7,140-7,665-10,040-20,490-21,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,525$96,735$92,667$136,935$144,385$206,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,068$0$44,268$51,718$113,718

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

Model Year202020162016201620162016
ModelRDXS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimBaseS550S550eAMG S63S600AMG S65
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0     
RWD $0$0 $0$0
AWD   $1700  
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100$100
Active noise reduction$0     
Eco accelerator  $100   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel    $100$100
Power door closers $300$300$300$300$300
Power liftgate$350     
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350$350
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25$25
Remote start$150     
Remote start via app $75$75$75$75$75
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500$500$500
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225$225$225
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225$225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0     
Animal detection, night    $50$50
Around view cameras    $500$500
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row    $50$50
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150$150$150
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150
Inflatable rear seat belts    $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Night vision    $1750$1750
Pedestrian detection, night    $50$50
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300$300
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200  
Temporary spare tire$150     
Tires, run-flat $150$150 $150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100$100
Wide-view rear camera$0     
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50
Cargo cover$75     
Cargo net $40$40$40$40$40
Console with shifter$150     
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100
Fragrance atomizer $200$200$200$200$200
Heated washer fluid system $50$50$50$50$50
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50$50$50
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
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade $100$100$100$100$100
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
9 kWh battery pack  $0   
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust   $250 $250
Radar-based brake regeneration  $200   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 $0
Bodyside cladding$350     
Carbon fiber engine cover     $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275     
Front splitter spoiler   $200 $200
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200$200
Laminated rear side windows $100$100$100$100$100
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0   
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200 $200   
Sunroof$900     
Infotainment 
Aux input$50     
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325$325
CD player$125     
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0     
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens    $1200$1200
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0$0
Near-field communications (NFC) $25$25$25$25$25
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0     
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200     
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25 $25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75     
Chronometer   $100 $100
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125     
Head-up display (HUD)    $350$350
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100$100$100$100
Interior ambient lighting$150     
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250$250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50     
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300$300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300$300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, second row    $450$450
Cooled or ventilated second row seats    $200$200
Door sill trim plates$100     
Folding second row seats$300     
Heated front row armrests    $100$100
Heated second row armrests    $100$100
Heated second row seats    $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim    $250$250
Leather headliner     $1000
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150 $150
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Massage, second row seats    $150$150
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Memory system, second row seats    $150$150
Metal pedals   $75 $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats    $225$225
Power footrest, right rear seat    $250$250
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats    $75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats    $75$75
Power legrest, right second row seat    $500$500
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100     
Power recliner, second row seats    $150$150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25$25$25$25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats    $150$150
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats    $150$150
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650 
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable    $5500$5500
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500  
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100     
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000  
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350 
Camera-linked adaptive suspension    $500$500
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50$50
Machined alloy wheels$350     
Polished alloy wheels     $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100  
Total Value of Features$6,700$13,840$14,365$16,740$27,190$27,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,140$7,665$10,040$20,490$21,290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,645-7,112-9,342-19,075-19,820

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

Model Year20202016
ModelRDXS-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase108.3 in124.6 in
Length186.8 in206.5 in
Width74.8 in74.8 in
Height65.7 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,784 lb.4,774 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.1 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in59.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in43.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.1 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.9 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Fog lights125No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote start150No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Total Requested546589%
Total Not Requested70011%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested95036%
Total Not Requested172564%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550e

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested95036%
Total Not Requested172564%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG S63

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%

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