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Acura RLX vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RLX vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $61,370

Acura RLX   
Difference: $4,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,103

Acura RLX   
Difference: $5,358

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201220122012
ModelRLXE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimBaseE350E550E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,450 $50,490 $59,790 $88,900
Base Invoice $44,324 $46,956 $55,605 $82,677
Advance Package 12,000      
Premium 2 Package   2,450 2,450 2,450
Premium 1 Package   4,000 4,450 2,550
Driver Assistance Package   2,950 2,950 2,950
Leather seating surfaces   1,620    
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970 970
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720  
Sunshades, second row   380 380 380
Cooled or ventilated front seats   450    
Heated steering wheel   490 490  
Heated second row seats   625 625  
Advance Package 10,859      
Premium 2 Package   2,279 2,279 2,279
Premium 1 Package   3,720 4,139 2,372
Driver Assistance Package   2,744 2,744 2,744
Leather seating surfaces   1,507    
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902 902
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669  
Sunshades, second row   353 353 353
Cooled or ventilated front seats   419    
Heated steering wheel   456 456  
Heated second row seats   581 581  
Options (change) 12,000 14,655 13,035 9,300
Options (change) 10,859 13,630 12,123 8,650
Destination 920 875 875 875
Total Price $61,370 $66,020 $73,700 $99,075
Total Invoice $56,103 $61,461 $68,603 $92,202

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RLX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,573
Model Year2015201220122012
ModelRLXE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimBaseE350E550E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V6302hp V6402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 14610, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/45-17245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$61,370$66,020$73,700$99,075
Adjustments for Features-2350-1,700-2,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,135$66,020$72,000$97,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,980$30,980
Total Invoice$56,103$61,461$68,603$92,202
Adjustments for Features-2150-1,582-1,931
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,888$61,461$67,021$90,271
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,560$28,810

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Features Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Model Year2015201220122012
ModelRLXE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimBaseE350E550E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0 $0
AWD  $1700 
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0   
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Parking guidance system - passive $250$250$250
Power trunk closer $350$350$350
Remote app$25   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Lane departure prevention $150$150$150
Lane keeping assist$400   
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100   
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150  $150
Console without shifter $150$150 
Rear seat pass-through$100  $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bodyside moldings $75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Laminated front side windows$200   
Laminated rear side windows$100   
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
App support$0   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
iPod integration $100$100$100
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
USB port$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Chronometer   $100
Compass $0$0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50
LED headlights$1000   
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Spotter mirror(s)$50   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300
Folding second row seats   $300
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Massage, driver seat   $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Metal pedals   $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Rear wheel steering$1500   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Total Value of Features$6,050$5,815$7,515$7,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$235$0$1,700$2,075
Value of Feature Adjustments-2150-1,582-1,931

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Model Year20152012
ModelRLXE-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in113.1 in
Length196.1 in191.7 in
Width74.4 in73.0 in
Height57.7 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,934 lb.3,826 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.6 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.8 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RLX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Krell, 500W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Laminated front side windows200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Woodgrain trim (optional)0No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Laminated rear side windows100No
245/40WR19 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested420072%
Total Not Requested160028%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75050%
Total Not Requested75050%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
HD radio50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested196585%
Total Not Requested35015%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165092%
Total Not Requested1508%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75050%
Total Not Requested75050%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
HD radio50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested226587%
Total Not Requested35013%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165092%
Total Not Requested1508%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75052%
Total Not Requested70048%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200No
Massage, driver seat100No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested124081%
Total Not Requested30019%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165092%
Total Not Requested1508%

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