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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: $55,340

Acura MDX   
Difference: $30,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,746

Acura MDX   
Difference: $29,303

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201820182018
ModelMDXGLSGLSGLS
TrimBaseGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,930 $69,550 $94,950 $125,300
Base Invoice $39,410 $64,682 $88,304 $116,529
Advance Package 9,625      
Entertainment Package 1,900      
Premium 1 Package   3,830    
Adaptive dampers - electrical   800    
Special order charge   250    
Driver Assistance Package   2,250    
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,450    
Lighting Package   1,390    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720    
Cooled or ventilated front seats   570    
Leather seating surfaces   1,620    
Heated second row seats   620 620  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,950 1,950 1,950
Advance Package 8,728      
Entertainment Package 1,723      
Premium 1 Package   3,562    
Adaptive dampers - electrical   744    
Special order charge   233    
Driver Assistance Package   2,093    
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,349    
Lighting Package   1,293    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670    
Cooled or ventilated front seats   530    
Leather seating surfaces   1,507    
Heated second row seats   577 577  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,814 1,814 1,814
Options (change) 11,525 15,450 2,570 1,950
Options (change) 10,451 14,372 2,391 1,814
Destination 885 995 995 995
Total Price $55,340 $85,995 $98,515 $128,245
Total Invoice $50,746 $80,049 $91,690 $119,338

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,061
Model Year2011201820182018
ModelMDXGLSGLSGLS
TrimBaseGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6362hp V6449hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionT6T9T9T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 1080, 8830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21
Total Price$55,340$85,995$98,515$128,245
Adjustments for Features0-7,780-8,770-12,720
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,340$78,215$89,745$115,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,530$37,310
Total Invoice$50,746$80,049$91,690$119,338
Adjustments for Features0-7,242-8,162-11,837
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,746$72,807$83,528$107,501
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,721$34,694

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year2011201820182018
ModelMDXGLSGLSGLS
TrimBaseGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 $850
Cruise control  $150 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75$75
Power door closers  $300$300
Power flip-out rear side windows $125$125$125
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25
Remote start via app $75$75$75
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 $200
Blind spot collision prevention $150 $150
Collision preparation system, rear $100  
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system $0  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention   $150
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Lane keeping assist $400  
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Pedestrian detection $50  
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera$200$200  
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250$250$250
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Cargo net  $40$40
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500   
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 bumper protector $40$40$40
Running boards  $350$350
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0   
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$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$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200$200$200
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Compass $0$0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100   
Folding third row seats$600   
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim$250  $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Massage, driver seat  $100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
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 release, second row seats   $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000$1000
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $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  $0
Total Value of Features$8,650$16,430$17,420$21,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,780$8,770$12,720
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,242-8,162-11,837

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year20112018
ModelMDXGLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in121.1 in
Length191.6 in202.0 in
Width78.5 in76.1 in
Height68.2 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,551 lb.5,401 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in38.5 in
Row 3 Headroom37.5 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.1 in50.5 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.1 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.9 ft349.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.5 ft393.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
255/50HR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
USB port25Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested324081%
Total Not Requested75019%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested114047%
Total Not Requested130053%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested40017%
Total Not Requested190083%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested1007%
Total Not Requested140093%

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