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

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

Lowest Total Price: $47,605

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury   
Difference: $8,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,336

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury   
Difference: $7,384

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012201220122015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMDX
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMGAdvance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $34,800 $35,220 $38,020 $38,430 $40,575 $58,930 $54,980
Base Invoice $32,364 $32,755 $35,359 $35,740 $37,735 $54,805 $50,800
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290  
Premium 1 Package 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500      
Leather Package 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750    
Multimedia Package 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790  
Lane departure warning 850 850 850 850 850 850  
Obstacle detection, rear 970   970   970 970  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720 720  
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 300      
Proximity key 650 650 650 650 650 650  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660 660 660 660 660 660  
Wood trim         0 0  
AMG Leather Package           3,090  
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200  
Premium 1 Package 2,325 2,325 2,325 2,325      
Leather Package 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628    
Multimedia Package 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595  
Lane departure warning 791 791 791 791 791 791  
Obstacle detection, rear 902   902   902 902  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669 669 669  
Rear spoiler 279 279 279 279      
Proximity key 605 605 605 605 605 605  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614 614 614 614 614 614  
Wood trim         0 0  
AMG Leather Package           2,874  
Options (change) 12,480 11,510 12,480 11,510 9,680 11,020 0
Options (change) 11,608 10,706 11,608 10,706 9,004 10,250 0
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875 920
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,700 0
Total Price $48,155 $47,605 $51,375 $50,815 $51,130 $72,525 $55,900
Total Invoice $44,847 $44,336 $47,842 $47,321 $47,614 $67,630 $51,720

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,661
Model Year2012201220122012201220122015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMDX
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMGAdvance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4201hp I4228hp V6228hp V6302hp V6451hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12546, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18245/55-19
Total Price$48,155$47,605$51,375$50,815$51,130$72,525$55,900
Adjustments for Features-5250-2,225-1,700-725-1,225-6,185
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,630$47,605$49,150$49,115$50,405$71,300$49,715
Cost Above Minimum$25$0$1,545$1,510$2,800$23,695$0
Total Invoice$44,847$44,336$47,842$47,321$47,614$67,630$51,720
Adjustments for Features-4890-2,072-1,583-675-1,142-5,723
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,358$44,336$45,770$45,738$46,939$66,488$45,997
Cost Above Minimum$22$0$1,434$1,402$2,603$22,152$0

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

Model Year2012201220122012201220122015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMDX
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMGAdvance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1100
RWD$0$0  $0$0 
AWD  $1700$1700   
FWD      $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet      $100
Active noise reduction      $0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed      $850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Parking guidance system - passive$250 $250 $250$250 
Power liftgate      $350
Remote start      $150
Sunshades, second row      $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial      $200
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning      $200
Lane keeping assist      $400
Obstacle detection, front$150 $150 $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250 $250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system      $0
Rollover sensor      $50
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows      $500
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based      $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder      $25
Roof rails      $250
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$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls      $250
Rear HVAC unit      $400
Rear wiper      $175
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0 $0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows      $275
Laminated front side windows      $200
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system      $200
App support      $0
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325$325$325 
CD player      $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted      $1000
HDMI port      $25
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader      $25
Traffic + travel information      $25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror      $75
Chronometer     $100 
Compass$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights      $125
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting      $150
LED headlights      $1000
Spotter mirror(s)      $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100    
Cooled or ventilated front seats      $300
Coordinated climate control, front seats      $0
Folding third row seats      $600
Heated second row seats      $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats      $75
Manual recliner, second row seats      $75
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals$75 $75 $75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat      $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat      $100
Power release, second row seats      $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Wood trim $300 $300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector      $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 $0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control     $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,040$4,515$6,740$6,215$5,240$5,740$10,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$525$0$2,225$1,700$725$1,225$6,185
Value of Feature Adjustments-4890-2,072-1,583-675-1,142-5,723

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

Model Year20122015
ModelC-ClassMDX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in111.0 in
Length180.7 in193.6 in
Width69.7 in77.2 in
Height56.3 in66.7 in
Curb Weight3,429 lb.4,026 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in61.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in57.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in59.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in36.6 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.6 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.6 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in28.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.4 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.438.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.468.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested135073%
Total Not Requested50027%
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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94081%
Total Not Requested22519%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested135073%
Total Not Requested50027%
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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94081%
Total Not Requested22519%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested135073%
Total Not Requested50027%
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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94081%
Total Not Requested22519%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested135073%
Total Not Requested50027%
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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94081%
Total Not Requested22519%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94081%
Total Not Requested22519%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94081%
Total Not Requested22519%

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