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

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

Lowest Total Price: $40,475

Acura RDX   
Difference: $5,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,475

Acura RDX   
Difference: $4,548

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120112018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassRDX
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $33,990 $35,900 $39,990 $58,200 $35,800
Base Invoice $31,611 $33,387 $37,191 $54,126 $33,995
Lighting Package 985 985 985 985  
Premium 1 Package 1,995 1,995      
Multimedia Package 2,700 2,700 2,700 3,350  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720  
Heated front seats 750 750 750    
Rear spoiler 300        
Rearview camera 460 460 460 460  
Proximity key 1,140 1,140 1,140 1,140  
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620 1,620    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660 660 660 660  
Wood trim       0  
Technology Package         3,700
Lighting Package 916 916 916 916  
Premium 1 Package 1,855 1,855      
Multimedia Package 2,511 2,511 2,511 3,115  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669  
Heated front seats 698 698 698    
Rear spoiler 279        
Rearview camera 428 428 428 428  
Proximity key 1,060 1,060 1,060 1,060  
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507 1,507    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614 614 614 614  
Wood trim       0  
Technology Package         3,505
Options (change) 11,330 11,030 9,035 7,315 3,700
Options (change) 10,537 10,258 8,403 6,802 3,505
Destination 875 875 875 875 975
Gas Tax 0 0 0 2,100 0
Total Price $46,195 $47,805 $49,900 $68,490 $40,475
Total Invoice $43,023 $44,520 $46,469 $63,903 $38,475

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,174
Model Year20112011201120112018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassRDX
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8279hp V6
TransmissionM6T7T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 8100, 8100, 8450, 12410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18235/60-18
Total Price$46,195$47,805$49,900$68,490$40,475
Adjustments for Features0-975-1,250-475-1,710
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,195$46,830$48,650$68,015$38,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$635$2,455$21,820$0
Total Invoice$43,023$44,520$46,469$63,903$38,475
Adjustments for Features0-908-1,164-443-1,626
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,023$43,612$45,305$63,460$36,849
Cost Above Minimum$0$589$2,282$20,437$0

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

Model Year20112011201120112018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassRDX
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction    $0
Power liftgate    $350
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system    $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Rollover sensor    $50
Wide-view rear camera    $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover    $75
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Rear wiper    $175
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0$0 
Bodyside cladding    $350
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200$200
Infotainment 
App support    $0
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325 
CD player    $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player    $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
HD radio    $50
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support    $0
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Surround sound   $250$250
Traffic + travel information    $25
Traffic information   $25 
USB port    $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Chronometer   $100 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting    $150
LED headlights    $1000
Spotter mirror(s)    $50
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100    
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 $200
Metal pedals$75 $75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0 
Wood trim $300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100 $100
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,965$5,940$6,215$5,440$6,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$975$1,250$475$1,710
Value of Feature Adjustments0-908-1,164-443-1,626

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

Model Year20112018
ModelC-ClassRDX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in105.7 in
Length182.3 in184.4 in
Width69.7 in73.7 in
Height56.3 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in38.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.4 ft326.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.461.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested97555%
Total Not Requested80045%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested84079%
Total Not Requested22521%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury Sedan

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested97555%
Total Not Requested80045%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested84079%
Total Not Requested22521%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested84079%
Total Not Requested22521%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested109065%
Total Not Requested57535%

Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested226576%
Total Not Requested72524%

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