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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: $37,955

Acura RDX   
Difference: $3,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,950

Acura RDX   
Difference: $3,806

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920162016
ModelRDXGLAGLA
TrimBaseGLA250AMG GLA45
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,895 $32,500 $49,580
Base Invoice $31,164 $30,225 $46,109
Technology Package 3,300    
Garmin Map Pilot   600 600
Interior Package   1,700  
Premium Package   2,400 2,400
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Rearview camera   460 460
Xenon HID headlights   850  
Panoramic sunroof   1,480 1,480
Leather seating surfaces     1,500
Technology Package 3,026    
Garmin Map Pilot   528 528
Interior Package   1,581  
Premium Package   2,232 2,232
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670
Rearview camera   428 428
Xenon HID headlights   791  
Panoramic sunroof   1,376 1,376
Leather seating surfaces     1,395
Options (change) 3,300 8,210 7,160
Options (change) 3,026 7,606 6,629
Destination 760 925 925
Total Price $37,955 $41,635 $57,665
Total Invoice $34,950 $38,756 $53,663

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,652
Model Year200920162016
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$37,955$41,635$57,665
Adjustments for Features0-1,240-4,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,955$40,395$53,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,695
Total Invoice$34,950$38,756$53,663
Adjustments for Features0-1,154-4,257
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,950$37,602$49,406
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,804

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year200920162016
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 window/roof operation $15 
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
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
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Boost gauge$75  
Chronometer  $100
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Leather door panel trim$250  
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces  $450
Upholstered instrument panel $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$6,075$7,315$10,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,240$4,575
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,154-4,257

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year20092016
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

Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90074%
Total Not Requested31526%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75048%
Total Not Requested82552%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45

Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested200100%
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
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75048%
Total Not Requested82552%

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