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

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

Lowest Total Price: $36,880

Acura RDX   
Difference: $23,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,374

Acura RDX   
Difference: $22,067

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062012
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassRDX
TrimE350 / E320E500E55Base
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $52,300 $62,000 $82,600 $32,895
Base Invoice $48,639 $57,660 $76,818 $30,646
Premium Package 2,950 3,550    
Leather upholstery, extended coverage 1,500      
Lighting Package 990 990 990  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690      
Satellite radio 500 500 500  
Bluetooth cell phone link 925 925 925  
CD changer, in-dash     430  
Technology Package       3,100
Premium Package 2,744 3,302    
Leather upholstery, extended coverage 1,395      
Lighting Package 921 921 921  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642      
Satellite radio 465 465 465  
Bluetooth cell phone link 860 860 860  
CD changer, in-dash     400  
Technology Package       2,843
Options (change) 7,555 5,965 2,845 3,100
Options (change) 7,027 5,548 2,646 2,843
Destination 775 775 775 885
Gas Tax 0 1,300 1,700 0
Total Price $60,630 $70,040 $87,920 $36,880
Total Invoice $56,441 $65,283 $81,939 $34,374

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,977
Model Year2006200620062012
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassRDX
TrimE350 / E320E500E55Base
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6302hp V8469hp V8240hp I4
TransmissionT7T5T5T5
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 12420, 12420, 12410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-16245/45-17245/40-18235/55-18
Total Price$60,630$70,040$87,920$36,880
Adjustments for Features-2,245-5,170-2,7450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,385$64,870$85,175$36,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,485$26,790$0
Total Invoice$56,441$65,283$81,939$34,374
Adjustments for Features-2,090-4,819-2,5580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,351$60,464$79,381$34,374
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,113$25,030$0

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

Model Year2006200620062012
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassRDX
TrimE350 / E320E500E55Base
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000$1000
RWD$0 $0 
AWD $1700  
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50$50 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rearview camera   $200
Tire-pressure monitor   $75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250 
Cargo area partition net$40$40$40 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside cladding   $350
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
MP3-compatible player   $50
Navigation system$600$600 $600
Traffic + travel information   $25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Boost gauge   $75
Compass   $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50 
Rear-facing third row seats$0$0  
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$6,070$8,995$6,570$3,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,245$5,170$2,745$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,090-4,819-2,5580

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

Model Year20062012
ModelE-ClassRDX
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.4 in104.3 in
Length190.9 in180.7 in
Width71.7 in73.6 in
Height58.3 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,991 lb.3,744 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.4 ft327.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.9 ft360.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350 / E320

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 420W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested215079%
Total Not Requested57521%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E500

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 420W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested215079%
Total Not Requested57521%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E55

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested105069%
Total Not Requested47531%

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