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Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Acura ZDX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Acura ZDX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $57,565

Acura ZDX   
Difference: $38,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,241

Acura ZDX   
Difference: $36,607

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082012
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassZDX
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $86,700 $127,000 $144,200 $194,000 $46,120
Base Invoice $80,631 $118,110 $134,106 $180,420 $42,691
Premium II Package 2,860        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,850 2,850      
iPod integration 425 425 425 425  
Rearview camera 750        
Panoramic sunroof 1,010 1,010      
Advance Package         10,550
Premium II Package 2,660        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,650 2,650      
iPod integration 395 395 395 395  
Rearview camera 698        
Panoramic sunroof 939 939      
Advance Package         9,655
Options (change) 7,895 4,285 425 425 10,550
Options (change) 7,342 3,984 395 395 9,655
Destination 875 875 875 875 895
Gas Tax 1,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 0
Total Price $96,470 $135,160 $148,500 $198,300 $57,565
Total Invoice $89,848 $125,969 $138,376 $184,690 $53,241

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Acura ZDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura ZDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,707
Model Year20082008200820082012
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassZDX
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8518hp V8510hp V12604hp V12300hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T5T5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14435, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/35-20255/45-18255/35-20255/50-19
Total Price$96,470$135,160$148,500$198,300$57,565
Adjustments for Features-2,040-6,290-10,040-9,9650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$94,430$128,870$138,460$188,335$57,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$34,440$44,030$93,905$0
Total Invoice$89,848$125,969$138,376$184,690$53,241
Adjustments for Features-1,900-5,862-9,356-9,2810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$87,948$120,107$129,020$175,409$53,241
Cost Above Minimum$0$32,159$41,072$87,461$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Acura ZDX

Model Year20082008200820082012
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassZDX
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction    $0
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850 
Heated steering wheel  $100  
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250$250 
Power door closers$300$300$300$300 
Power liftgate    $350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Night vision  $1750$1750 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200 $200$200$200
Trailer sway control    $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Cargo net$40$40$40$40 
Console with shifter    $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200 
Rear spoiler    $200
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325 
CD player    $125
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
Media drive    $15
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information    $25
USB port    $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Chronometer $100$100$100 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Digital instruments$0$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300$300 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats  $200$200 
Folding second row seats    $300
Heated second row seats  $200$200 
Leather accent trim    $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, second row seats  $150$150 
Metal pedals $75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats  $75$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power recliner, second row seats  $150$150 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25$25 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats  $150$150 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50 
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200$200   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500   $500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000$4000 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000    
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0$0
Total Value of Features$8,980$13,230$16,980$16,905$6,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,040$6,290$10,040$9,965$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,900-5,862-9,356-9,2810

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Acura ZDX

Model Year20082012
ModelS-ClassZDX
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase124.6 in108.3 in
Length205.0 in192.4 in
Width73.7 in78.5 in
Height58.0 in62.8 in
Curb Weight4,466 lb.4,425 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.21.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft326.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.355.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Proximity key250Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid300Yes
Total Requested85068%
Total Not Requested40032%

Option Package Details
Acura ZDX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
ELS, 435W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested330089%
Total Not Requested41511%

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