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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: $42,960

Acura RDX   
Difference: $11,285

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162020202020202020
ModelRDXGLCGLCGLCGLC
TrimBaseGLC300GLC350eAMG GLC43AMG GLC63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,370 $42,500 $51,900 $59,500 $73,750
Advance Package 6,650        
Advanced Lighting Package   1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900
Premium 1 Package   1,350 1,350    
Multimedia Package   2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200
Leather Seating Package   2,050 2,050    
Panoramic sunroof   1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500
Cooled or ventilated front seats   1,030 1,030 450 450
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720
Wood trim       0 0
Leather seating surfaces       1,620 1,620
Advance Package 6,243        
Advanced Lighting Package   1,767 1,767 1,767 1,767
Premium 1 Package   1,256 1,256    
Multimedia Package   2,046 2,046 2,046 2,046
Leather Seating Package   1,907 1,907    
Panoramic sunroof   1,395 1,395 1,395 1,395
Cooled or ventilated front seats   958 958 419 419
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670 670
Wood trim       0 0
Leather seating surfaces       1,507 1,507
Options (change) 6,650 10,750 10,750 8,390 8,390
Options (change) 6,243 9,999 9,999 7,804 7,804
Destination 940 995 995 995 995
Total Price $42,960 $54,245 $63,645 $68,885 $83,135

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura RDX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC43
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,353
Model Year20162020202020202020
ModelRDXGLCGLCGLCGLC
TrimBaseGLC300GLC350eAMG GLC43AMG GLC63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine279hp V6255hp I4208hp I4 PiH385hp V6469hp V8
TransmissionT6T9T9T9T9
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10?, 6?, 6?, 6640, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18235/60-18255/45-20265/45-20
Total Price$42,960$54,245$63,645$68,885$83,135
Adjustments for Features0-1,655-3,355-5,340-5,990
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,960$52,590$60,290$63,545$77,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,700$10,955$24,555

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC

Model Year20162020202020202020
ModelRDXGLCGLCGLCGLC
TrimBaseGLC300GLC350eAMG GLC43AMG GLC63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400$1400$1400
FWD$0    
RWD $0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100
Active noise reduction$0    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850    
Cruise control $150$150$150$150
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25
Remote start$150    
Remote start via app $75$75$75$75
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0    
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100    
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning$200    
Lane keeping assist$400    
Obstacle detection, front$150    
Obstacle detection, rear$250    
Pedestrian detection$50    
Temporary spare tire$150    
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
Trailer sway control $25$25$25$25
Wide-view rear camera$0    
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40$40$40
Console with shifter$150    
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Roof rails $250$250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Heated washer fluid system   $50$50
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350    
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia   $0$0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia   $0$0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900    
Infotainment 
Aux input$50    
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0    
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0    
Surround sound$250   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75    
Boost gauge   $75$75
Chronometer   $100$100
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125    
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50    
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100    
Folding second row seats$300    
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals   $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power-folding second row seats $700$700$700$700
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000$1000
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350    
Suggestive steering $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Total Value of Features$6,900$8,555$10,255$12,240$12,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,655$3,355$5,340$5,990
Value of Feature Adjustments0-335-580-682-634

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC

Model Year20162020
ModelRDXGLC
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.7 in113.1 in
Length184.4 in183.8 in
Width73.7 in74.8 in
Height65.0 in65.5 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.3,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in37.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.1 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.3 ft356.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Fog lights125No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
Remote start150No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Total Requested361559%
Total Not Requested255041%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300

Cooled or ventilated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested100061%
Total Not Requested65039%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC350e

Cooled or ventilated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights250Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC43

Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested100061%
Total Not Requested65039%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC63

Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights250Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%

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