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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: $55,900

Acura MDX Advance   
Difference: $58,810

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152020
ModelMDXGLS
TrimAdvanceGLS580
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $54,980 $98,800
Paint, special red   360
Lighting Package   1,390
Premium 1 Package   3,830
Driver Assistance Package   1,375
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,450
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Sunshades, second row   380
Power release, second row seats   400
Cooled or ventilated front seats   570
Leather seating surfaces   1,620
Heated second row seats   620
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,950
Paint, special red   335
Lighting Package   1,293
Premium 1 Package   3,562
Driver Assistance Package   1,279
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,349
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Sunshades, second row   353
Power release, second row seats   372
Cooled or ventilated front seats   530
Leather seating surfaces   1,507
Heated second row seats   577
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,814
Options (change) 0 14,915
Options (change) 0 13,873
Destination 920 995
Total Price $55,900 $114,710

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura MDX Advance
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS580
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $51,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,770
Model Year20152020
ModelMDXGLS
TrimAdvanceGLS580
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6483hp V8 H
TransmissionT6T9
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)546, 1280, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19275/45-21
Total Price$55,900$114,710
Adjustments for Features0-7,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,900$107,630

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year20152020
ModelMDXGLS
TrimAdvanceGLS580
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start$150 
Remote start via app $75
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Hill descent control $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Rear side airbags $300
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Cargo cover $75
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Rear bumper protector $40
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input$50 
DVD-compatible player $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
HDMI port$25 
In-vehicle Internet $150
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding third row seats$600 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Crosswind stabilization $50
Total Value of Features$5,225$12,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,080
Value of Feature Adjustments0-918

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year20152020
ModelMDXGLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.0 in123.4 in
Length193.6 in205.0 in
Width77.2 in79.9 in
Height66.7 in71.8 in
Curb Weight4,025 lb.5,754 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in40.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in58.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.6 in41.9 in
Row 3 Headroom35.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom28.1 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.4 ft342.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.4 ft384.7 ft3

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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%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
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 integration100Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
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 support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested159065%
Total Not Requested85035%
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 assist400Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested170074%
Total Not Requested60026%

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