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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: $36,880

Acura RDX   
Difference: $12,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,374

Acura RDX   
Difference: $11,466

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017201720172012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassRDX
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $39,500 $46,050 $52,000 $65,200 $72,800 $32,895
Base Invoice $36,735 $42,827 $48,360 $60,636 $67,704 $30,646
Garmin Map Pilot 625 625        
designo Package 4,500 4,500 3,500 3,100 500  
Upholstered instrument panel 350 350        
Interior ambient lighting, configurable 310 310        
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480  
Satellite radio 460 460        
Rear spoiler 350 350        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720  
Premium 3 Package     4,150 2,450 2,450  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     700      
Technology Package           3,100
Garmin Map Pilot 581 581        
designo Package 4,185 4,185 3,255 2,883 465  
Upholstered instrument panel 326 326        
Interior ambient lighting, configurable 288 288        
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376  
Satellite radio 428 428        
Rear spoiler 326 326        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670 670  
Premium 3 Package     3,860 2,279 2,279  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     651      
Technology Package           2,843
Options (change) 8,795 8,795 10,550 7,750 5,150 3,100
Options (change) 8,180 8,180 9,812 7,208 4,790 2,843
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 885
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 0 0 0
Total Price $49,220 $51,727 $63,475 $73,875 $78,875 $36,880
Total Invoice $45,840 $47,889 $59,097 $68,769 $73,419 $34,374

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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: $9,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,435
Model Year201720172017201720172012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassRDX
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8240hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T9T7T7T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 5?, 5590, 13590, 13590, 13410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19235/55-18
Total Price$49,220$51,727$63,475$73,875$78,875$36,880
Adjustments for Features-3,255-4,780-8,095-6,295-6,9950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,965$46,947$55,380$67,580$71,880$36,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$982$9,415$21,615$25,915$0
Total Invoice$45,840$47,889$59,097$68,769$73,419$34,374
Adjustments for Features-3,031-4,425-7,537-5,860-6,5110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,809$43,464$51,560$62,909$66,908$34,374
Cost Above Minimum$0$655$8,751$20,100$24,099$0

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

Model Year201720172017201720172012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassRDX
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 $1200$1200 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1000
RWD$0$0 $0$0 
AWD  $1700   
FWD     $0
Accessories 
Eco accelerator $100    
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100 
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350 
Proximity key  $250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15 
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300 
Rollover sensor     $50
Temporary spare tire     $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100$100 
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 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100 
Rear wiper     $175
Variable intermittent wipers     $75
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$0 
Bodyside cladding     $350
Carbon fiber rear spoiler  $300   
Deep-tinted rear windows     $275
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200$200$200
Sunroof     $900
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0 
Aux input     $50
CD changer, in-dash     $325
CD player$125$125$125$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player     $0
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150 
Media drive  $15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25    
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150$150 
Boost gauge  $75$75$75$75
Chronometer  $100$100$100 
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, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights     $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300   
Door sill trim plates$100$100   $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200 
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 height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
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 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100     
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000    
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0 
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,955$10,480$13,795$11,995$12,695$5,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,255$4,780$8,095$6,295$6,995$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,031-4,425-7,537-5,860-6,5110

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

Model Year20172012
ModelC-ClassRDX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.8 in104.3 in
Length184.5 in180.7 in
Width71.3 in73.6 in
Height56.8 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.3,744 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.6 ft327.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.660.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested135069%
Total Not Requested60031%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested135069%
Total Not Requested60031%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested97533%
Total Not Requested201567%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72547%
Total Not Requested81553%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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

designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72532%
Total Not Requested156568%

Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%

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