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Acura MDX vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura MDX vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $53,440

Acura MDX   
Difference: $8,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,023

Acura MDX   
Difference: $9,028

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018
ModelMDXGLA
TrimBaseAMG GLA45
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,930 $50,600
Base Invoice $39,410 $47,058
Advance Package 9,625  
Driver Assistance Package   1,500
Premium Package   1,800
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,700
Multimedia Package   2,300
Convenience Package   400
Panoramic sunroof   1,480
Adaptive dampers - electrical   850
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Advance Package 8,728  
Driver Assistance Package   1,395
Premium Package   1,674
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,581
Multimedia Package   2,139
Convenience Package   372
Panoramic sunroof   1,376
Adaptive dampers - electrical   791
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Options (change) 9,625 10,750
Options (change) 8,728 9,998
Destination 885 995
Total Price $53,440 $62,345
Total Invoice $49,023 $58,051

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,365
Model Year20112018
ModelMDXGLA
TrimBaseAMG GLA45
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6375hp I4
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19235/45-19
Total Price$53,440$62,345
Adjustments for Features0-2,860
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,440$59,485
Total Invoice$49,023$58,051
Adjustments for Features0-2,663
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,023$55,388

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year20112018
ModelMDXGLA
TrimBaseAMG GLA45
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start via app $75
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Dual-mode exhaust $250
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Front splitter spoiler $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Chronometer $100
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Color seat belts $0
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding third row seats$600 
Interior trim, special color $0
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$8,815$11,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,860
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,663

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year20112018
ModelMDXGLA
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in106.3 in
Length191.6 in173.9 in
Width78.5 in71.0 in
Height68.2 in60.0 in
Curb Weight4,551 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.14.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in33.9 in
Row 3 Headroom37.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft317.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.9 ft317.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.5 ft343.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
255/50HR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
USB port25Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested269067%
Total Not Requested130033%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20018%
Total Not Requested90082%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior trim, special color0No
Color seat belts0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Total Requested25077%
Total Not Requested7523%

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