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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: $36,880

Acura RDX   
Difference: $6,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,374

Acura RDX   
Difference: $6,357

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120172017
ModelRDXGLAGLA
TrimBaseGLA250AMG GLA45
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,895 $32,850 $49,900
Base Invoice $30,646 $30,551 $46,407
Technology Package 3,100    
Interior Package   1,850 1,500
Premium Package   2,750 2,750
Multimedia Package   2,300 2,300
Panoramic sunroof   1,480 1,480
Xenon HID headlights   850  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Technology Package 2,843    
Interior Package   1,721 1,395
Premium Package   2,558 2,558
Multimedia Package   2,139 2,139
Panoramic sunroof   1,376 1,376
Xenon HID headlights   791  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670
Options (change) 3,100 9,950 8,750
Options (change) 2,843 9,255 8,138
Destination 885 925 925
Total Price $36,880 $43,725 $59,575
Total Invoice $34,374 $40,731 $55,470

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,454
Model Year201120172017
ModelRDXGLAGLA
TrimBaseGLA250AMG GLA45
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4208hp I4375hp I4
TransmissionT5S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
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$36,880$43,725$59,575
Adjustments for Features0-4,190-6,790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,880$39,535$52,785
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,250
Total Invoice$34,374$40,731$55,470
Adjustments for Features0-3,903-6,322
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,374$36,828$49,148
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,320

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year201120172017
ModelRDXGLAGLA
TrimBaseGLA250AMG GLA45
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
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  
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 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75  
Chronometer  $100
Compass$0  
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 height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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$3,950$8,140$10,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,190$6,790
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,903-6,322

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year20112017
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 Weight3,744 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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
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%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested41536%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45

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%
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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested41536%

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