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

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Acura MDX vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,065

Acura MDX Touring   
Difference: $40,620

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620202020
ModelMDXGLSGLS
TrimTouringGLS450GLS580
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,950 $75,950 $98,800
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,500    
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,450 1,450
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720  
Leather seating surfaces   1,620 1,620
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,950 1,950
Paint, special red     360
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,350    
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,349 1,349
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670  
Leather seating surfaces   1,507 1,507
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,814 1,814
Paint, special red     335
Options (change) 1,500 5,740 5,380
Options (change) 1,350 5,340 5,005
Destination 615 995 995
Total Price $42,065 $82,685 $105,175

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura MDX Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS580
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,304
Model Year200620202020
ModelMDXGLSGLS
TrimTouringGLS450GLS580
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine253hp V6362hp I6 H483hp V8 H
TransmissionA5T9T9
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 880, 880, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17275/55-19275/45-21
Total Price$42,065$82,685$105,175
Adjustments for Features0-5,905-5,905
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,065$76,780$99,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$22,490

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year200620202020
ModelMDXGLSGLS
TrimTouringGLS450GLS580
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Power flip-out rear side windows $125$125
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start via app $75$75
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200$200
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Trailer sway control $25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250$250
Cargo cover $75$75
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rack$300  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential$150  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Tow hook(s), rear$25  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Cassette player$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000  
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, third row seats$125  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization $50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,250$12,155$12,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,905$5,905
Value of Feature Adjustments0-452-337

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year20062020
ModelMDXGLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in123.4 in
Length188.7 in205.0 in
Width77.0 in79.9 in
Height68.7 in71.8 in
Curb Weight4,472 lb.5,468 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.4 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.2 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in40.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.1 in58.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in41.9 in
Row 3 Headroom36.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room58.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.3 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.6 ft342.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.5 ft384.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450

Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS580

Paint, special red
FeatureValueRequested?
Paint, special red0No
Metallic paint (extra cost)250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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