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Acura RDX vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RDX vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,410

Acura RDX   
Difference: $4,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,430

Acura RDX   
Difference: $4,743

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820172017
ModelRDXGLAGLA
TrimBaseGLA250AMG GLA45
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,195 $32,850 $49,900
Base Invoice $30,505 $30,551 $46,407
Technology Package 3,500    
Garmin Map Pilot   625 625
Premium Package   2,750 2,750
Interior Package   1,850 1,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Xenon HID headlights   850  
Panoramic sunroof   1,480 1,480
Technology Package 3,210    
Garmin Map Pilot   581 581
Premium Package   2,558 2,558
Interior Package   1,721 1,395
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670
Xenon HID headlights   791  
Panoramic sunroof   1,376 1,376
Options (change) 3,500 8,275 7,075
Options (change) 3,210 7,697 6,580
Destination 715 925 925
Total Price $37,410 $42,050 $57,900
Total Invoice $34,430 $39,173 $53,912

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,763
Model Year200820172017
ModelRDXGLAGLA
TrimBaseGLA250AMG GLA45
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4208hp I4375hp I4
TransmissionT5S7S7
DrivetrainAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18235/50-18235/45-19
Total Price$37,410$42,050$57,900
Adjustments for Features0-2,125-4,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,410$39,925$53,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,250
Total Invoice$34,430$39,173$53,912
Adjustments for Features0-1,980-4,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,430$37,193$49,512
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,319

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year200820172017
ModelRDXGLAGLA
TrimBaseGLA250AMG GLA45
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
AWD$1700 $1700
FWD $0 
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start via app $75$75
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Wide-view rear camera $0$0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150 $150
Console without shifter $150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust  $250
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding$350  
Front splitter spoiler  $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Boost gauge$75  
Chronometer  $100
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,975$8,100$10,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,125$4,725
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,980-4,400

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year20082017
ModelRDXGLA
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in106.3 in
Length180.7 in173.9 in
Width73.6 in71.0 in
Height65.2 in60.0 in
Curb Weight3,969 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.14.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.8 ft317.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.6 ft343.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested85052%
Total Not Requested80048%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested85052%
Total Not Requested80048%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

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