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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: $43,475

Acura RDX   
Difference: $11,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,317

Acura RDX   
Difference: $9,931

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620162018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassRDX
TrimC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 SBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $38,950 $45,490 $50,800 $65,250 $73,250 $35,800
Base Invoice $36,224 $42,306 $47,244 $60,683 $68,123 $33,995
Lighting Package 800 800 800      
Premium 2 Package 2,220 2,220 1,520      
Multimedia Package 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690  
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 2,800 2,250 2,250 2,250  
Interior Package 2,880 2,880 2,150      
Parktronic Package 970 970 970 970 970  
Power trunk closer 250 250 250 250 250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720  
Rear spoiler 350 350        
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480  
designo Package       3,090 550  
Wood trim         0  
Advance Package           6,700
Lighting Package 744 744 744      
Premium 2 Package 2,065 2,065 1,414      
Multimedia Package 2,502 2,502 2,502 2,502 2,502  
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 2,604 2,092 2,092 2,092  
Interior Package 2,678 2,678 2,000      
Parktronic Package 902 902 902 902 902  
Power trunk closer 233 233 233 233 233  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669 669  
Rear spoiler 326 326        
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376  
designo Package       2,874 512  
Wood trim         0  
Advance Package           6,347
Options (change) 15,160 15,160 12,830 11,450 8,910 6,700
Options (change) 14,099 14,099 11,932 10,648 8,286 6,347
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 975
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 0 0 0
Total Price $55,035 $57,532 $64,555 $77,625 $83,085 $43,475
Total Invoice $51,248 $53,287 $60,101 $72,256 $77,334 $41,317

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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: $8,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,310
Model Year201620162016201620162018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassRDX
TrimC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 SBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8279hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19235/60-18
Total Price$55,035$57,532$64,555$77,625$83,085$43,475
Adjustments for Features-2,815-4,340-5,290-3,865-4,7650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,220$53,192$59,265$73,760$78,320$43,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$972$7,045$21,540$26,100$0
Total Invoice$51,248$53,287$60,101$72,256$77,334$41,317
Adjustments for Features-2,621-4,020-4,925-3,598-4,4350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,627$49,267$55,176$68,658$72,899$41,317
Cost Above Minimum$0$640$6,549$20,031$24,272$0

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

Model Year201620162016201620162018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassRDX
TrimC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 SBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100
RWD$0$0 $0$0 
AWD  $1700   
FWD     $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction     $0
Eco accelerator $100    
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100 
Power liftgate     $350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350 
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote start     $150
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75$75 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500$500$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150$150 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Rollover sensor     $50
Temporary spare tire     $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100$100 
Wide-view rear camera     $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover     $75
Console with shifter     $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15 
Rear wiper     $175
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)    $500 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300  
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger $0    
6 kWh battery pack $0    
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust   $250$250 
Raised top speed limiter    $0 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0 
Bodyside cladding     $350
Deep-tinted rear windows     $275
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof     $900
Infotainment 
Aux input     $50
DVD-Audio-compatible player     $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support     $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror     $75
Boost gauge   $75$75 
Chronometer   $100$100 
Cornering lights$50$50$50   
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights     $125
Interior ambient lighting     $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25    
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000  $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750$750 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)     $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100$100  
Door sill trim plates     $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim   $250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150 
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300 
Wood trim    $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100    $100
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000    
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels     $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0 
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,240$10,765$11,715$10,290$11,190$6,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,815$4,340$5,290$3,865$4,765$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,621-4,020-4,925-3,598-4,4350

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

Model Year20162018
ModelC-ClassRDX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.8 in105.7 in
Length184.5 in184.4 in
Width71.3 in73.7 in
Height56.8 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in38.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.6 ft326.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.661.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested140072%
Total Not Requested55028%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested140072%
Total Not Requested55028%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C450 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100074%
Total Not Requested35026%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested145085%
Total Not Requested25015%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested140072%
Total Not Requested55028%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Total Requested120083%
Total Not Requested25017%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested145085%
Total Not Requested25015%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested145085%
Total Not Requested25015%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Fog lights125No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote start150No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested546589%
Total Not Requested70011%

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