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

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

Lowest Total Price: $37,955

Acura RDX   
Difference: $15,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,950

Acura RDX   
Difference: $15,062

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092009
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassRDX
TrimML350 / ML320ML550ML63 AMGBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $44,600 $55,800 $90,100 $33,895
Base Invoice $41,478 $51,894 $83,793 $31,164
Premium I Package 3,850 3,850    
Leather seating surfaces 1,995 1,995    
Lighting Package 950 950    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720    
Heated front seats 720      
Technology Package       3,300
Premium I Package 3,580 3,580    
Leather seating surfaces 1,855 1,855    
Lighting Package 884 884    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670    
Heated front seats 670      
Technology Package       3,026
Options (change) 8,235 7,515 0 3,300
Options (change) 7,659 6,989 0 3,026
Destination 875 875 875 760
Total Price $53,710 $64,190 $90,975 $37,955
Total Invoice $50,012 $59,758 $84,668 $34,950

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,806
Model Year2009200920092009
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassRDX
TrimML350 / ML320ML550ML63 AMGBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6382hp V8503hp V8240hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T7T5
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12440, 12440, 12410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18295/40-20235/55-18
Total Price$53,710$64,190$90,975$37,955
Adjustments for Features-275-2,325-6,6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,435$61,865$84,325$37,955
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,430$30,890$0
Total Invoice$50,012$59,758$84,668$34,950
Adjustments for Features-256-2,164-6,1890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,756$57,594$78,479$34,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,838$28,723$0

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

Model Year2009200920092009
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassRDX
TrimML350 / ML320ML550ML63 AMGBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Proximity key  $250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40$40$40 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50 
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding   $350
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Rear spoiler   $200
Running boards $350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75 
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player   $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Boost gauge   $75
Chronometer  $100 
Compass$0$0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $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 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,475$7,525$11,850$5,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$275$2,325$6,650$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-256-2,164-6,1890

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

Model Year20092009
ModelM-ClassRDX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.7 in104.3 in
Length188.5 in180.7 in
Width75.2 in73.6 in
Height70.1 in65.2 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.3,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.9 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.8 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.2 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.4 ft327.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.4 ft360.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 / ML320

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested137559%
Total Not Requested94041%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested137559%
Total Not Requested94041%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

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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