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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: $46,145

Acura RDX   
Difference: $7,460

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2021202120172017
ModelRDXRDXGLCGLC
TrimBasePMC EditionGLC300AMG GLC43
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,400 $51,000 $39,150 $54,900
Advance Package 6,700 6,700    
Burmester 640W 14 speakers     850 850
Premium 3 Package     7,200 5,950
Leather Seating Package     1,900 1,900
Upholstered instrument panel     350  
Panoramic sunroof     1,480 1,480
Cooled or ventilated front seats     1,030 450
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720
Wood trim       0
Advance Package 6,347 6,347    
Burmester 640W 14 speakers     791 791
Premium 3 Package     6,696 5,534
Leather Seating Package     1,767 1,767
Upholstered instrument panel     326  
Panoramic sunroof     1,376 1,376
Cooled or ventilated front seats     958 419
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 6,700 6,700 13,530 11,350
Options (change) 6,347 6,347 12,584 10,557
Destination 1,045 1,045 925 925
Total Price $46,145 $58,745 $53,605 $67,175

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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: $3,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,151
Model Year2021202120172017
ModelRDXRDXGLCGLC
TrimBasePMC EditionGLC300AMG GLC43
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine272hp I4272hp I4241hp I4362hp V6
TransmissionT10T10T9T9
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10410, 10640, 14640, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19255/45-20235/60-18255/45-20
Total Price$46,145$58,745$53,605$67,175
Adjustments for Features0-1,700-3,855-7,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,145$57,045$49,750$59,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,900$0$10,220

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC

Model Year2021202120172017
ModelRDXRDXGLCGLC
TrimBasePMC EditionGLC300AMG GLC43
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500$1500  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400$1400
FWD$0   
AWD $1700 $1700
RWD  $0 
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Active noise reduction$0$0  
Remote app  $25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25
Remote start$150$150  
Remote start via app  $75$75
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150
Collision preparation system, rear  $100$100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system  $0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Wide-view rear camera$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40
Cargo organizer  $100$100
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Fragrance atomizer  $200$200
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Ionizing air filtration  $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia   $0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia   $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
SD Card slot  $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Boost gauge   $75
Chronometer   $100
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding second row seats$300$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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length 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$100$100 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Suggestive steering  $0$0
Total Value of Features$5,450$7,150$9,305$12,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,700$3,855$7,205
Value of Feature Adjustments0-214-3,590-6,708

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC

Model Year20212017
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 Weight3,784 lb.3,892 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
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
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
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 Requested506582%
Total Not Requested110018%

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
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
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
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 Requested506582%
Total Not Requested110018%

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%
Cooled or ventilated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Cargo net40No
Cargo organizer100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested384071%
Total Not Requested159029%
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

Burmester, 640W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Burmester, 640W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Cargo net40No
Cargo organizer100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested319068%
Total Not Requested149032%
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%

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