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

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Acura RDX vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,955

Acura RDX   
Difference: $23,770

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,950

Acura RDX   
Difference: $22,525

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920182018201820182018
ModelRDXGLEGLEGLEGLEGLE
TrimBaseGLE350AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,895 $52,200 $67,750 $66,700 $102,550 $109,700
Base Invoice $31,164 $48,546 $63,008 $62,031 $95,372 $102,021
Technology Package 3,300          
Premium 2 Package   6,190 2,120 2,000    
Leather seating surfaces   1,620 1,620      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720    
designo Package       4,200    
Technology Package 3,026          
Premium 2 Package   5,757 1,972 1,860    
Leather seating surfaces   1,507 1,507      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670    
designo Package       3,906    
Options (change) 3,300 8,530 4,460 6,920 0 0
Options (change) 3,026 7,934 4,149 6,436 0 0
Destination 760 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,085 0 0
Total Price $37,955 $61,725 $73,205 $70,530 $103,545 $110,695
Total Invoice $34,950 $57,475 $68,152 $65,377 $96,367 $103,016

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,977
Model Year200920182018201820182018
ModelRDXGLEGLEGLEGLEGLE
TrimBaseGLE350AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4302hp V6385hp V6329hp V6 PiH550hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT5T7T9T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18255/50-19265/45-20255/50-19265/45-20295/35-21
Total Price$37,955$61,725$73,205$70,530$103,545$110,695
Adjustments for Features0-3,810-7,485-8,460-9,985-10,635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,955$57,915$65,720$62,070$93,560$100,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,805$4,155$35,645$42,145
Total Invoice$34,950$57,475$68,152$65,377$96,367$103,016
Adjustments for Features0-3,548-6,968-7,842-9,293-9,897
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,950$53,927$61,184$57,535$87,074$93,119
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,257$3,608$33,147$39,192

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE

Model Year200920182018201820182018
ModelRDXGLEGLEGLEGLEGLE
TrimBaseGLE350AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 $1200$1200$1200
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400   
AWD$1700 $1700$1700$1700$1700
RWD $0    
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100$100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75$75$75$75$75
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350$350
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25$25
Remote start via app $75$75$75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system    $500$500
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125$125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras    $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200$200
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front    $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0$0
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150$150
Tires, run-flat   $150  
Trailer sway control $25$25$25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250$250$250$250$250
Console with shifter$150     
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through $100$100 $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75     
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500     
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger   $0  
9 kWh battery pack   $0  
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0$0
Bodyside cladding$350     
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0$0   
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0$0   
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0$0
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40$40$40
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100$100
App support $0$0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100$100
Aux input$50     
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325     
CD player $125$125$125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0     
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0$0
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25     
USB port $25$25$25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200$200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25     
Boost gauge$75     
Chronometer    $100$100
Compass $0$0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125     
Interior ambient lighting$150     
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25  
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber engine cover     $0
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100     
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim$250  $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100     
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner   $650 $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel     $150
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300$300
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500$500
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000$1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,250$10,060$13,735$14,710$16,235$16,885
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,810$7,485$8,460$9,985$10,635
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,548-6,968-7,842-9,293-9,897

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE

Model Year20092018
ModelRDXGLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in114.8 in
Length180.7 in189.1 in
Width73.6 in75.8 in
Height65.2 in70.7 in
Curb Weight3,969 lb.4,651 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in38.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.8 ft338.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.6 ft380.3 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 GLE GLE350

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested117526%
Total Not Requested331574%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE43

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1800100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE550e

designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested115053%
Total Not Requested100047%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1800100%

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