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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: $44,815

Acura MDX Touring   
Difference: $37,975

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006202120212021
ModelMDXGLSGLSGLS
TrimTouringGLS 450GLS 580AMG GLS 63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,950 $76,000 $98,850 $132,100
Navigation system 2,750      
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 1,950
Paint, special red     360  
Navigation system 2,475      
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 1,814
Paint, special red     335  
Options (change) 4,250 5,740 5,380 1,950
Options (change) 3,825 5,340 5,005 1,814
Destination 615 1,050 1,050 1,050
Total Price $44,815 $82,790 $105,280 $135,100

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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 AMG GLS 63
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,918
Model Year2006202120212021
ModelMDXGLSGLSGLS
TrimTouringGLS 450GLS 580AMG GLS 63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine253hp V6362hp I6 H483hp V8 H603hp V8 H
TransmissionA5T9T9T9
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 880, 880, 8830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17275/50-20275/45-21275/50-21
Total Price$44,815$82,790$105,280$135,100
Adjustments for Features0-4,805-4,805-16,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,815$77,985$100,475$119,065
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$22,490$41,080

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year2006202120212021
ModelMDXGLSGLSGLS
TrimTouringGLS 450GLS 580AMG GLS 63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400$1400
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row   $75
Power door closers   $300
Power flip-out rear side windows $125$125$125
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Proximity key   $250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25
Remote start via app $75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Around view cameras   $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot collision prevention   $150
Blind spot warning system   $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention   $150
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250$250$250
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Cargo net   $40
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Roof rack$300   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential$150   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Exterior 
Glass roof panel(s)   $300
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Running boards   $350
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Tow hook(s), rear$25   
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Cassette player$50   
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000   
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet   $150
Media drive   $15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years   $0
Navigation system$600  $600
Satellite radio$200  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information   $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights   $200
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150
LED headlights   $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Folding third row seats$600   
Heated second row seats   $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual recliner, third row seats$125   
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
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
Power release, second row seats   $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000$1000
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$8,400$13,205$13,205$24,435
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,805$4,805$16,035
Value of Feature Adjustments0-371-276-340

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year20062021
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 GLS 450

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 GLS 580

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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