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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: $43,475

Acura RDX   
Difference: $19,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,317

Acura RDX   
Difference: $17,136

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122018
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassRDX
TrimML350ML550ML63 AMGBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,990 $57,590 $94,990 $35,800
Base Invoice $45,561 $53,559 $88,341 $33,995
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290    
Premium 2 Package 5,370 5,370    
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,950 2,100  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720    
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620    
Advance Package       6,700
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200    
Premium 2 Package 4,994 4,994    
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,744 1,953  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670    
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507    
Advance Package       6,347
Options (change) 12,920 12,920 2,100 6,700
Options (change) 12,017 12,017 1,953 6,347
Destination 875 875 875 975
Total Price $62,785 $71,385 $97,965 $43,475
Total Invoice $58,453 $66,451 $91,169 $41,317

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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: $16,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,441
Model Year2012201220122018
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassRDX
TrimML350ML550ML63 AMGBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine302hp V6402hp V8518hp V8279hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)830, 14830, 14830, 14410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19255/50-19265/45-20235/60-18
Total Price$62,785$71,385$97,965$43,475
Adjustments for Features-2,895-3,245-7,3700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,890$68,140$90,595$43,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,250$30,705$0
Total Invoice$58,453$66,451$91,169$41,317
Adjustments for Features-2,695-3,021-6,8590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,758$63,430$84,310$41,317
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,672$28,552$0

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

Model Year2012201220122018
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassRDX
TrimML350ML550ML63 AMGBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Active noise reduction   $0
Remote start   $150
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150 
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention$150$150$150 
Lane keeping assist   $400
Pedestrian detection   $50
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Wide-view rear camera   $0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250 
Cargo area partition net$40$40$40 
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100 $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside cladding   $350
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Running boards $350  
Infotainment 
App support   $0
CD changer, in-dash  $325 
CD player$125$125 $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player   $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support   $0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Chronometer  $100 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
LED headlights   $1000
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)   $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates   $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
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$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 
Wood trim  $300 
Wood trim, alternative type$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars  $500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100 $100
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$8,270$8,620$12,745$5,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,895$3,245$7,370$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,695-3,021-6,8590

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

Model Year20122018
ModelM-ClassRDX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.8 in105.7 in
Length189.1 in184.4 in
Width75.2 in73.7 in
Height70.7 in65.0 in
Curb Weight4,752 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in38.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
36.2 ft326.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft361.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested231574%
Total Not Requested80026%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165092%
Total Not Requested1508%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested231574%
Total Not Requested80026%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165092%
Total Not Requested1508%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested125089%
Total Not Requested15011%

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
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Lane keeping assist400No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested469076%
Total Not Requested147524%

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