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Acura ZDX vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura ZDX vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $48,035

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury   
Difference: $3,780

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,736

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury   
Difference: $3,243

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320122012201220122012
ModelZDXC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,920 $34,800 $35,220 $38,020 $38,430 $40,575
Base Invoice $47,084 $32,364 $32,755 $35,359 $35,740 $37,735
Multimedia Package   2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790
Lighting Package   1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290
Leather Package   1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750
Premium 1 Package   2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500  
Obstacle detection, rear   970   970   970
Lane departure warning   850 850 850 850 850
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720 720
Proximity key   650 650 650 650 650
Rear spoiler   300 300 300 300  
Panoramic sunroof   1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090
Wood trim           0
Multimedia Package   2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595
Lighting Package   1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Leather Package   1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628
Premium 1 Package   2,325 2,325 2,325 2,325  
Obstacle detection, rear   902   902   902
Lane departure warning   791 791 791 791 791
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669 669 669 669
Proximity key   605 605 605 605 605
Rear spoiler   279 279 279 279  
Panoramic sunroof   1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014
Wood trim           0
Options (change) 0 12,910 11,940 12,910 11,940 10,110
Options (change) 0 12,008 11,106 12,008 11,106 9,404
Destination 895 875 875 875 875 875
Total Price $51,815 $48,585 $48,035 $51,805 $51,245 $51,560
Total Invoice $47,979 $45,247 $44,736 $48,242 $47,721 $48,014

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura ZDX vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $734
Model Year201320122012201220122012
ModelZDXC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6201hp I4201hp I4228hp V6228hp V6302hp V6
TransmissionT6T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)435, 10450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$51,815$48,585$48,035$51,805$51,245$51,560
Adjustments for Features-2,710-5250-2,225-1,700-725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,105$48,060$48,035$49,580$49,545$50,835
Cost Above Minimum$0$25$0$1,545$1,510$2,800
Total Invoice$47,979$45,247$44,736$48,242$47,721$48,014
Adjustments for Features-2,509-4890-2,072-1,583-675
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,470$44,758$44,736$46,170$46,138$47,339
Cost Above Minimum$0$22$0$1,434$1,402$2,603

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Features Comparison: Acura ZDX vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year201320122012201220122012
ModelZDXC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700  $1700$1700 
RWD $0$0  $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0     
Parking guidance system - passive $250 $250 $250
Power liftgate$350     
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning$200     
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 $150 $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250 $250
Rollover sensor$50     
Trailer sway control$25     
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25     
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500     
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0 $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275     
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0     
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25
Traffic + travel information$25     
Traffic information $25$25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75     
Compass $0$0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125     
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150     
Power-folding mirrors$50     
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 $100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300     
Leather accent trim$300     
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Metal pedals $75 $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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100     
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50$50$50
Wood trim  $300 $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100$100$100$100
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100     
Total Value of Features$5,850$3,665$3,140$5,365$4,840$3,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,710$525$0$2,225$1,700$725
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,509-4890-2,072-1,583-675

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Specifications Comparison: Acura ZDX vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year20132012
ModelZDXC-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in108.7 in
Length192.4 in180.7 in
Width78.5 in69.7 in
Height62.8 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,425 lb.3,429 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom35.3 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.3 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.3 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
55.8 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested114098%
Total Not Requested252%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested135073%
Total Not Requested50027%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested114098%
Total Not Requested252%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested135073%
Total Not Requested50027%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested114098%
Total Not Requested252%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested135073%
Total Not Requested50027%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested114098%
Total Not Requested252%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested135073%
Total Not Requested50027%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested114098%
Total Not Requested252%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%

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