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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: $47,645

Acura RDX   
Difference: $6,820

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212016
ModelRDXRDXGLC
TrimBasePMC EditionGLC300
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,400 $51,000 $38,950
Advance Package 6,700 6,700  
AWD 1,500   2,000
Interior Package     2,500
Upholstered instrument panel     650
Premium Package     720
Multimedia Package     2,330
Driver Assistance Package     2,800
Lighting Package     1,390
Panoramic sunroof     1,480
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720
Advance Package 6,347 6,347  
AWD 1,421   1,860
Interior Package     2,325
Upholstered instrument panel     605
Premium Package     670
Multimedia Package     2,167
Driver Assistance Package     2,604
Lighting Package     1,293
Panoramic sunroof     1,376
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670
Options (change) 8,200 6,700 14,590
Options (change) 7,768 6,347 13,570
Destination 1,045 1,045 925
Total Price $47,645 $58,745 $54,465

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura RDX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura RDX PMC Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,482
Model Year202120212016
ModelRDXRDXGLC
TrimBasePMC EditionGLC300
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine272hp I4272hp I4241hp I4
TransmissionT10T10T9
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/27 MPG21/27 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10410, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19255/45-20235/60-18
Total Price$47,645$58,745$54,465
Adjustments for Features00-3,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,645$58,745$51,410
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,100$0

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC

Model Year202120212016
ModelRDXRDXGLC
TrimBasePMC EditionGLC300
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500$1500 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Remote app  $25
Remote climate control  $25
Remote start$150$150 
Remote start via app  $75
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot collision prevention  $150
Collision preparation system, rear  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Trailer sway control  $25
Wide-view rear camera$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Cargo organizer  $100
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Handwriting recognition  $200
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
SD Card slot  $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power-folding second row seats  $700
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Crosswind stabilization  $50
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Suggestive steering  $0
Total Value of Features$7,300$7,300$10,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$3,055
Value of Feature Adjustments00-2,845

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC

Model Year20212016
ModelRDXGLC
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in113.1 in
Length186.8 in183.3 in
Width74.8 in74.4 in
Height65.7 in64.5 in
Curb Weight4,019 lb.3,946 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.1 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in37.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.1 ft320.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.9 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
Remote start150No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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 sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Total Requested481578%
Total Not Requested135022%

Option Package Details
Acura RDX PMC Edition

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Fog lights125No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote start150No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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 sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Total Requested481578%
Total Not Requested135022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo organizer100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested140078%
Total Not Requested39022%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000Yes
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%

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