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

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

Lowest Total Price: $61,400

Acura RLX P-AWS   
Difference: $3,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,039

Acura RLX P-AWS   
Difference: $3,310

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172015201520152015
ModelRLXRLXM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimP-AWSSport Hybrid SH-AWDML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $54,450 $59,950 $49,800 $48,300 $62,900 $98,400
Base Invoice $50,530 $55,626 $46,314 $44,919 $58,497 $91,512
Advance Package 6,000 6,000        
Lighting Package     1,390 1,390 1,390  
Driver Assistance Package     2,800 2,800 2,800 1,950
Premium 1 Package     4,030 4,030    
Convenience Package     580 580 490 580
Obstacle detection, rear     970 970 970  
Illuminated door sill trim plates     310 310    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720  
Around view cameras     320 320 320  
Cooled or ventilated front seats     570 570 570  
Leather seating surfaces     1,620 1,620    
Heated second row seats     620 620 620 620
Proximity key     650 650    
Rear air vents with automatic controls     790 790 790  
Heated steering wheel     225 225 225  
Advance Package 5,559 5,559        
Lighting Package     1,293 1,293 1,293  
Driver Assistance Package     2,604 2,604 2,744 1,814
Premium 1 Package     3,748 3,748    
Convenience Package     539 539 456 539
Obstacle detection, rear     902 902 902  
Illuminated door sill trim plates     288 288    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670 670  
Around view cameras     298 298 298  
Cooled or ventilated front seats     530 530 530  
Leather seating surfaces     1,507 1,507    
Heated second row seats     577 577 577 577
Proximity key     605 605    
Rear air vents with automatic controls     735 735 735  
Heated steering wheel     209 209 209  
Options (change) 6,000 6,000 15,595 15,595 8,895 3,150
Options (change) 5,559 5,559 14,505 14,505 8,414 2,930
Destination 950 950 925 925 925 925
Total Price $61,400 $66,900 $66,320 $64,820 $72,720 $102,475
Total Invoice $57,039 $62,135 $61,744 $60,349 $67,836 $95,367

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RLX P-AWS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,429
Model Year201720172015201520152015
ModelRLXRLXM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimP-AWSSport Hybrid SH-AWDML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine310hp V6310hp V6 H200hp I4 D302hp V6329hp V6518hp V8
TransmissionT6S7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 14500, 14?, 8?, 8830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/40-19255/55-18255/50-19255/50-19265/45-20
Total Price$61,400$66,900$66,320$64,820$72,720$102,475
Adjustments for Features0-1,475-2,445-745-2,995-6,470
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,400$65,425$63,875$64,075$69,725$96,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,025$0$200$5,850$32,130
Total Invoice$57,039$62,135$61,744$60,349$67,836$95,367
Adjustments for Features0-1,370-2,276-694-2,794-6,021
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,039$60,765$59,468$59,655$65,042$89,346
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,726$0$187$5,574$29,878

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

Model Year201720172015201520152015
ModelRLXRLXM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimP-AWSSport Hybrid SH-AWDML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
7-speed automated manual $1200    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0     
AWD $1700$1700 $1700$1700
RWD   $0  
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100$100
Active noise reduction$0$0    
Eco accelerator $100    
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75$75$75$75
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100$100 
Power liftgate  $350$350$350$350
Remote start$150$150    
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500$500$500
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150$150$150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100    
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150
Hill descent control  $250$250$250$250
Lane departure prevention  $150$150$150$150
Lane keeping assist$400$400    
Pedestrian detection$50$50    
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100    
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25$25
Wide-view rear camera$0$0    
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250$250$250$250
Cargo area partition net  $40$40$40$40
Cargo cover  $75$75$75$75
Console with shifter$150$150    
Console without shifter  $150$150$150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Rear wiper  $175$175$175$175
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Torque-vectoring, dual-electric-motor-based, rear $500    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150
Exterior 
Body kit     $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275$275
Laminated front side windows$200$200    
Laminated rear side windows$100$100    
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia  $0$0$0 
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia  $0$0$0 
Rear bumper protector  $40$40$40$40
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0    
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75    
Chronometer     $100
Compass  $0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Fog lights $125    
Head-up display (HUD) $350    
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150$150
LED headlights$1000$1000    
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50    
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100    
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat     $150
Metal pedals     $75
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
Synthetic suede steering wheel     $150
Upholstered instrument panel    $300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars     $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100$100$100 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200
Rear wheel steering$1500     
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Total Value of Features$6,650$8,125$9,095$7,395$9,645$13,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,475$2,445$745$2,995$6,470
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,370-2,276-694-2,794-6,021

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

Model Year20172015
ModelRLXM-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in114.8 in
Length196.1 in189.1 in
Width74.4 in75.2 in
Height57.7 in70.7 in
Curb Weight3,970 lb.4,752 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.6 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.8 in38.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft336.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.371.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RLX P-AWS

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote start150No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Around view cameras300Yes
Krell, 500W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested150065%
Total Not Requested80035%

Option Package Details
Acura RLX Sport Hybrid SH-AWD

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote start150No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Around view cameras300Yes
Krell, 500W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested150065%
Total Not Requested80035%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML250 BlueTEC

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Illuminated door sill trim plates
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165092%
Total Not Requested1508%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested181588%
Total Not Requested25012%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Illuminated door sill trim plates
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165092%
Total Not Requested1508%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested181588%
Total Not Requested25012%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML400

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested125089%
Total Not Requested15011%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested125089%
Total Not Requested15011%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%

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