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

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Acura RDX vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,410

Acura RDX   
Difference: $14,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,430

Acura RDX   
Difference: $14,094

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820172017
ModelRDXGLCGLC
TrimBaseGLC300AMG GLC43
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,195 $39,150 $54,900
Base Invoice $30,505 $36,410 $51,057
Technology Package 3,500    
Premium 2 Package   3,600 2,350
Burmester 640W 14 speakers   850 850
Heated front seats   580  
designo Package   3,950 3,950
Panoramic sunroof   1,480 1,480
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   850 850
Wood trim     0
Technology Package 3,210    
Premium 2 Package   3,348 2,186
Burmester 640W 14 speakers   791 791
Heated front seats   539  
designo Package   3,674 3,674
Panoramic sunroof   1,376 1,376
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   791 791
Wood trim     0
Options (change) 3,500 12,030 10,200
Options (change) 3,210 11,189 9,488
Destination 715 925 925
Total Price $37,410 $52,105 $66,025
Total Invoice $34,430 $48,524 $61,470

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,638
Model Year200820172017
ModelRDXGLCGLC
TrimBaseGLC300AMG GLC43
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4241hp I4362hp V6
TransmissionT5T9T9
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10640, 14640, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18235/60-18255/45-20
Total Price$37,410$52,105$66,025
Adjustments for Features0-4,785-8,135
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,410$47,320$57,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,570
Total Invoice$34,430$48,524$61,470
Adjustments for Features0-4,456-7,574
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,430$44,068$53,896
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,828

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC

Model Year200820172017
ModelRDXGLCGLC
TrimBaseGLC300AMG GLC43
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400
AWD$1700 $1700
RWD $0 
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start via app $75$75
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
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
Knee airbag, driver $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$100
Trailer sway control $25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Cargo organizer $100$100
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
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
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia  $0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia  $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
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, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
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 $75
Chronometer  $100
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding second row seats $700$700
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Crosswind stabilization $50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Suggestive steering $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,850$11,635$14,985
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,785$8,135
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,456-7,574

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC

Model Year20082017
ModelRDXGLC
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in113.1 in
Length180.7 in183.3 in
Width73.6 in74.4 in
Height65.2 in64.5 in
Curb Weight3,969 lb.3,892 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in37.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.8 ft320.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.6 ft356.5 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 GLC GLC300

Burmester, 640W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Burmester, 640W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40No
Cargo organizer100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92544%
Total Not Requested115556%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested115066%
Total Not Requested60034%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC43

Burmester, 640W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Burmester, 640W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40No
Cargo organizer100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72555%
Total Not Requested60545%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%

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