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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: $37,410

Acura RDX   
Difference: $7,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,430

Acura RDX   
Difference: $7,505

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012201220122008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassRDX
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $34,800 $35,220 $38,020 $38,430 $40,575 $58,930 $33,195
Base Invoice $32,364 $32,755 $35,359 $35,740 $37,735 $54,805 $30,505
Premium 1 Package 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500      
Multimedia Package 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790  
Leather Package 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750    
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720 720  
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 300      
Wood trim         0 0  
AMG Leather Package           3,090  
Limited-slip rear differential           2,030  
Technology Package             3,500
Premium 1 Package 2,325 2,325 2,325 2,325      
Multimedia Package 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595  
Leather Package 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628    
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669 669 669  
Rear spoiler 279 279 279 279      
Wood trim         0 0  
AMG Leather Package           2,874  
Limited-slip rear differential           1,888  
Technology Package             3,210
Options (change) 9,350 9,350 9,350 9,350 6,550 9,920 3,500
Options (change) 8,696 8,696 8,696 8,696 6,092 9,226 3,210
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875 715
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,700 0
Total Price $45,025 $45,445 $48,245 $48,655 $48,000 $71,425 $37,410
Total Invoice $41,935 $42,326 $44,930 $45,311 $44,702 $66,606 $34,430

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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: $8,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,947
Model Year2012201220122012201220122008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassRDX
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4201hp I4228hp V6228hp V6302hp V6451hp V8240hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T7T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18235/55-18
Total Price$45,025$45,445$48,245$48,655$48,000$71,425$37,410
Adjustments for Features0-125-1,700-1,825-200-1,000-480
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,025$45,320$46,545$46,830$47,800$70,425$36,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$295$1,520$1,805$2,775$25,400$0
Total Invoice$41,935$42,326$44,930$45,311$44,702$66,606$34,430
Adjustments for Features0-116-1,583-1,700-186-933-442
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,935$42,210$43,347$43,611$44,516$65,673$33,988
Cost Above Minimum$0$275$1,412$1,676$2,581$23,738$0

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

Model Year2012201220122012201220122008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassRDX
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1000
RWD$0$0  $0$0 
AWD  $1700$1700  $1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual      $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Rollover sensor      $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover      $75
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Rear wiper      $175
Variable intermittent wipers      $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential      $500
Limited-slip rear differential     $300 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0 $0$0 
Bodyside cladding      $350
Deep-tinted rear windows      $275
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25 
DVD-Audio-compatible player      $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights      $25
Boost gauge      $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
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100    
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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
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 height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat      $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Wood trim $300 $300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 $0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control     $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100 
Total Value of Features$4,445$4,570$6,145$6,270$4,645$5,445$4,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$125$1,700$1,825$200$1,000$480
Value of Feature Adjustments0-116-1,583-1,700-186-933-442

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

Model Year20122008
ModelC-ClassRDX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in104.3 in
Length180.7 in180.7 in
Width69.7 in73.6 in
Height56.3 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,429 lb.3,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.4 ft327.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.460.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested115062%
Total Not Requested70038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested112597%
Total Not Requested403%
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested115062%
Total Not Requested70038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested112597%
Total Not Requested403%
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested115062%
Total Not Requested70038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested112597%
Total Not Requested403%
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested115062%
Total Not Requested70038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested112597%
Total Not Requested403%
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested112597%
Total Not Requested403%
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested112597%
Total Not Requested403%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%

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