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

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Acura MDX vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $53,550

Acura MDX   
Difference: $1,960

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012202120212021
ModelMDXGLCGLCGLC
TrimBaseGLC 300AMG GLC 43AMG GLC 63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,030 $43,200 $59,900 $73,900
Advance Package 9,625      
Multimedia Package   2,200 2,200 2,200
Satellite radio   460    
designo Package   3,950 3,100 3,100
Panoramic sunroof   1,500 1,500 1,500
Cooled or ventilated front seats   1,030 450 450
Blind spot warning system   550    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   850 850  
Wood trim     0 0
Advance Package 8,809      
Multimedia Package   2,046 2,046 2,046
Satellite radio   428    
designo Package   3,674 2,883 2,883
Panoramic sunroof   1,395 1,395 1,395
Cooled or ventilated front seats   958 419 419
Blind spot warning system   512    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   791 791  
Wood trim     0 0
Options (change) 9,625 11,260 8,820 7,970
Options (change) 8,809 10,474 8,204 7,413
Destination 895 1,050 1,050 1,050
Total Price $53,550 $55,510 $69,770 $82,920

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura MDX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC 63
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,555
Model Year2012202120212021
ModelMDXGLCGLCGLC
TrimBaseGLC 300AMG GLC 43AMG GLC 63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6255hp I4385hp V6469hp V8
TransmissionT6T9T9T9
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10?, 6?, 6640, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19235/60-18255/45-20265/45-20
Total Price$53,550$55,510$69,770$82,920
Adjustments for Features0-30-3,765-4,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,550$55,480$66,005$78,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,525$23,025

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC

Model Year2012202120212021
ModelMDXGLCGLCGLC
TrimBaseGLC 300AMG GLC 43AMG GLC 63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400$1400
AWD$1700 $1700$1700
RWD $0  
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Cruise control $150$150$150
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25
Remote start via app $75$75$75
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Cargo net $40$40$40
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Roof rails $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated washer fluid system  $50$50
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15  
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500   
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Exterior 
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia  $0$0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia  $0$0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound$250  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Boost gauge  $75$75
Chronometer  $100$100
Compass $0$0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Interior ambient lighting$150   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300   
Folding third row seats$600   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Metal pedals  $75$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
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power-folding second row seats $700$700$700
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Suggestive steering $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Total Value of Features$8,900$8,930$12,665$13,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$30$3,765$4,415
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6-499-451

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC

Model Year20122021
ModelMDXGLC
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in113.1 in
Length191.6 in183.8 in
Width78.5 in74.8 in
Height68.2 in65.5 in
Curb Weight4,551 lb.3,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in37.3 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 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.9 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.5 ft356.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
255/50HR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
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 Requested254064%
Total Not Requested145036%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC 300

Cooled or ventilated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested115066%
Total Not Requested60034%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC 43

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC 63

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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