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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: $47,550

Acura MDX   
Difference: $37,145

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920202020
ModelMDXGLSGLS
TrimBaseGLS450GLS580
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,990 $75,950 $98,800
Entertainment Package 1,750    
Technology Package 4,050    
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,450 1,450
Lighting Package   1,390 1,390
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720  
Heated second row seats   620 620
Leather seating surfaces   1,620 1,620
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,950 1,950
Paint, special red     360
Entertainment Package 1,587    
Technology Package 3,673    
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,349 1,349
Lighting Package   1,293 1,293
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670  
Heated second row seats   577 577
Leather seating surfaces   1,507 1,507
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,814 1,814
Paint, special red     335
Options (change) 5,800 7,750 7,390
Options (change) 5,260 7,210 6,875
Destination 760 995 995
Total Price $47,550 $84,695 $107,185

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura MDX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS580
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $32,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,735
Model Year200920202020
ModelMDXGLSGLS
TrimBaseGLS450GLS580
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6362hp I6 H483hp V8 H
TransmissionT5T9T9
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 1080, 880, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18275/55-19275/45-21
Total Price$47,550$84,695$107,185
Adjustments for Features0-4,530-4,530
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,550$80,165$102,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$22,490

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year200920202020
ModelMDXGLSGLS
TrimBaseGLS450GLS580
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows $125$125
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start via app $75$75
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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
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  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000  
HD radio $50$50
Navigation system$600  
Satellite radio$200  
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200$200
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600  
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
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$7,500$12,030$12,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,530$4,530
Value of Feature Adjustments0-439-333

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year20092020
ModelMDXGLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in123.4 in
Length190.7 in205.0 in
Width78.5 in79.9 in
Height68.2 in71.8 in
Curb Weight4,536 lb.5,468 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in40.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in58.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in41.9 in
Row 3 Headroom35.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.1 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.9 ft342.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.5 ft384.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested55029%
Total Not Requested132571%

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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
iPod integration100No
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1500100%

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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
iPod integration100No
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1500100%

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