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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: $57,475

Acura MDX Advance   
Difference: $37,240

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720202020
ModelMDXGLSGLS
TrimAdvanceGLS450GLS580
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $54,500 $75,950 $98,800
Entertainment Package 2,000    
Lighting Package   1,390 1,390
Premium 1 Package   3,830 3,830
Parking Assist Package   1,290  
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
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
Heated steering wheel   250 250
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,950 1,950
Paint, special red     360
Obstacle detection, rear     970
Entertainment Package 1,874    
Lighting Package   1,293 1,293
Premium 1 Package   3,562 3,562
Parking Assist Package   1,200  
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
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
Heated steering wheel   233 233
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,814 1,814
Paint, special red     335
Obstacle detection, rear     902
Options (change) 2,000 17,770 15,165
Options (change) 1,874 16,530 14,106
Destination 975 995 995
Total Price $57,475 $94,715 $114,960

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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: $31,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,575
Model Year201720202020
ModelMDXGLSGLS
TrimAdvanceGLS450GLS580
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp I6362hp I6 H483hp V8 H
TransmissionT9T9T9
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)546, 1280, 880, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20275/55-19275/45-21
Total Price$57,475$94,715$114,960
Adjustments for Features0-6,005-5,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,475$88,710$109,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$21,045

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year201720202020
ModelMDXGLSGLS
TrimAdvanceGLS450GLS580
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400$1400
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Display key$50  
Power flip-out rear side windows $125$125
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start$150  
Remote start via app $75$75
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Around view cameras$500$500 
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system $0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Hill descent control $250$250
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera  $200
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Wide-view front camera$150  
Wide-view rear camera$0  
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250$250
Cargo cover $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Exterior 
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200  
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input$50  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000  
HDMI port$25  
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200$200
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
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
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization $50$50
Total Value of Features$6,075$12,080$11,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,005$5,205
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,111-684

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year20172020
ModelMDXGLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.0 in123.4 in
Length196.2 in205.0 in
Width77.2 in79.9 in
Height67.4 in71.8 in
Curb Weight4,002 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
15.0 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
Acura MDX Advance

Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
AC power outlet100Yes
Additional screen for entertainment system200No
HDMI port25No
ELS, 546W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110062%
Total Not Requested67538%

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 headlights200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
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%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested205089%
Total Not Requested25011%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS580

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 headlights200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
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, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested205089%
Total Not Requested25011%

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