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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: $38,350

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015202120212021
ModelMDXGLSGLSGLS
TrimAdvanceGLS 450GLS 580AMG GLS 63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $54,980 $76,000 $98,850 $132,100
Lighting Package   1,390 1,390  
Premium 1 Package   3,830 3,830  
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970  
Driver Assistance Package   2,250 1,375  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,450 1,450  
Adaptive dampers - electrical   800    
Special order charge   250    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720    
Sunshades, second row   380 380 380
Power release, second row seats   400 400  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   570 570  
Leather seating surfaces   1,620 1,620  
Heated second row seats   620 620  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,950 1,950 1,950
Paint, special red     360  
Lighting Package   1,293 1,293  
Premium 1 Package   3,562 3,562  
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902  
Driver Assistance Package   2,093 1,279  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,349 1,349  
Adaptive dampers - electrical   744    
Special order charge   233    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670    
Sunshades, second row   353 353 353
Power release, second row seats   372 372  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   530 530  
Leather seating surfaces   1,507 1,507  
Heated second row seats   577 577  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,814 1,814 1,814
Paint, special red     335  
Options (change) 0 17,200 14,915 2,330
Options (change) 0 15,999 13,873 2,167
Destination 920 1,050 1,050 1,050
Total Price $55,900 $94,250 $114,815 $135,480

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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 AMG GLS 63
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $48,782
Model Year2015202120212021
ModelMDXGLSGLSGLS
TrimAdvanceGLS 450GLS 580AMG GLS 63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6362hp I6 H483hp V8 H603hp V8 H
TransmissionT6T9T9T9
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)546, 1280, 880, 8830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19275/50-20275/45-21275/50-21
Total Price$55,900$94,250$114,815$135,480
Adjustments for Features0-7,580-7,080-11,770
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,900$86,670$107,735$123,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$21,065$37,040

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year2015202120212021
ModelMDXGLSGLSGLS
TrimAdvanceGLS 450GLS 580AMG GLS 63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400$1400
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0   
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row   $75
Power door closers   $300
Power flip-out rear side windows $125$125$125
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25
Remote start$150   
Remote start via app $75$75$75
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Around view cameras   $500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100 
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system $0$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Lane departure prevention   $150
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400 
Pedestrian detection $50$50 
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100   
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 rails$250   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Glass roof panel(s)   $300
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Running boards   $350
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200   
Android Auto support $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Aux input$50   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000   
HDMI port$25   
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Surround sound$250  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
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 headlights $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Compass $0$0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$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$200$200
Leather door panel trim$250  $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200$200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
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
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
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 $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$6,725$14,305$13,805$18,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,580$7,080$11,770
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,371-920-279

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year20152021
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 Weight4,026 lb.5,468 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 GLS 450

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
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 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
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
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
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested170074%
Total Not Requested60026%

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%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
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 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
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
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
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested170074%
Total Not Requested60026%

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