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

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

Lowest Total Price: $56,855

Acura ZDX   
Difference: $40,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,114

Acura ZDX   
Difference: $38,893

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201220122012201220122012
ModelZDXS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimBaseS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $45,495 $91,850 $92,550 $94,500 $139,300 $159,500 $210,900
Base Invoice $41,737 $85,421 $86,072 $87,885 $129,549 $148,335 $196,137
Advance Package 10,550            
Driver Assistance Package   2,900 2,950 2,950 2,950    
Panoramic sunroof   1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090    
Advance Package 9,567            
Driver Assistance Package   2,697 2,744 2,744 2,744    
Panoramic sunroof   1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014    
Options (change) 10,550 3,990 4,040 4,040 4,040 0 0
Options (change) 9,567 3,711 3,758 3,758 3,758 0 0
Destination 810 875 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 2,600 2,100
Total Price $56,855 $97,715 $98,465 $100,415 $145,215 $162,975 $213,875
Total Invoice $52,114 $91,007 $91,705 $93,518 $135,182 $151,810 $199,112

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura ZDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $37,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,945
Model Year2010201220122012201220122012
ModelZDXS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimBaseS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine300hp V6275hp V6 H240hp V6 D429hp V8536hp V8510hp V12621hp V12
TransmissionT6T7T7T7T7T5T5
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)435, 10600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 141200, 151200, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19255/45-18255/45-18255/45-18255/35-20255/45-19255/35-20
Total Price$56,855$97,715$98,465$100,415$145,215$162,975$213,875
Adjustments for Features0-2,215-3,915-2,165-8,015-13,265-13,265
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,855$95,500$94,550$98,250$137,200$149,710$200,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$950$0$3,700$42,650$55,160$106,060
Total Invoice$52,114$91,007$91,705$93,518$135,182$151,810$199,112
Adjustments for Features0-2,063-3,646-2,016-7,461-12,356-12,349
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,114$88,944$88,059$91,502$127,721$139,454$186,763
Cost Above Minimum$0$885$0$3,443$39,662$51,395$98,704

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

Model Year2010201220122012201220122012
ModelZDXS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimBaseS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr 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$1200$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1000$1000
AWD$1700 $1700    
RWD $0 $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100$100$100
Active noise reduction$0      
Adaptive cruise control$600      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850$850$850$850
Heated steering wheel     $100 
Parking guidance system - passive    $250$250$250
Power door closers $300$300$300$300$300$300
Power liftgate$350      
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350$350$350
Proximity key$250   $250$250$250
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225$225$225$225
Sunshades, second row, power    $225$225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0      
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150$150$150$150
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150$150
Lane departure prevention $150$150$150$150$150$150
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200$200$200
Night vision     $1750$1750
Obstacle detection, front    $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection, night     $50$50
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300$300$300
Rearview camera$200   $200$200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100$100$100
Trailer sway control$25      
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50$50
Cargo net $40$40$40$40$40$40
Console with shifter$150      
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150$150$150
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15$15
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls     $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control     $125$125
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500      
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150 $150  
Exterior 
Body kit    $0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   $25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275      
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200$200$200
Rear spoiler$200      
Infotainment 
Aux input$50      
Bluetooth audio streaming$25      
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325$325$325
CD player$125      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     $1200$1200
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100$100$100$100
Media drive$15      
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25      
Traffic information $25$25$25$25$25$25
USB port$25      
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25 $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200$200$200
Chronometer    $100 $100
Compass $0$0$0$0$0$0
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50$50
Digital instruments $0$0$0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$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 second row seats     $200$200
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100  
Folding second row seats$300      
Heated second row seats     $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates     $200$200
Leather accent trim$300      
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   $150 $150
Massage, driver seat    $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat    $100$100$100
Massage, second row seats     $150$150
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$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 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats     $225$225
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats     $75$75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100   
Power recliner, second row seats     $150$150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25$25$25$25$25
Power seatback bolsters, second row seats     $150$150
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats     $150$150
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats     $150$150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50$50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner    $650$650$650
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200$200$200$200  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150 $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable    $4000$4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000   
Crosswind stabilization    $50$50$50
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   $0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100  
Total Value of Features$7,190$9,405$11,105$9,355$15,205$20,455$20,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,215$3,915$2,165$8,015$13,265$13,265
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,063-3,646-2,016-7,461-12,356-12,349

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

Model Year20102012
ModelZDXS-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase108.3 in124.6 in
Length192.4 in206.5 in
Width78.5 in73.7 in
Height62.8 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,425 lb.4,631 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in59.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom35.3 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.3 in59.4 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.3 ft316.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
55.8 ft316.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura ZDX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
ELS, 435W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested330089%
Total Not Requested41511%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S400 Hybrid

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested60033%
Total Not Requested120067%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S350 BlueTEC

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested60033%
Total Not Requested120067%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested60033%
Total Not Requested120067%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested60033%
Total Not Requested120067%

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