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

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Acura RDX vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,165

Acura RDX   
Difference: $43,615

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007202120212021
ModelRDXGLSGLSGLS
TrimBaseGLS 450GLS 580AMG GLS 63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,995 $76,000 $98,850 $132,100
Technology Package 3,500      
Lighting Package   1,390 1,390  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720    
Leather seating surfaces   1,620 1,620  
Paint, special red     360  
Technology Package 3,277      
Lighting Package   1,293 1,293  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670    
Leather seating surfaces   1,507 1,507  
Paint, special red     335  
Options (change) 3,500 3,730 3,370 0
Options (change) 3,277 3,470 3,135 0
Destination 670 1,050 1,050 1,050
Total Price $37,165 $80,780 $103,270 $133,150

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura RDX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLS AMG GLS 63
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $37,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,186
Model Year2007202120212021
ModelRDXGLSGLSGLS
TrimBaseGLS 450GLS 580AMG GLS 63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4362hp I6 H483hp V8 H603hp V8 H
TransmissionT5T9T9T9
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 1080, 880, 8830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18275/50-20275/45-21275/50-21
Total Price$37,165$80,780$103,270$133,150
Adjustments for Features0-6,155-6,155-16,535
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,165$74,625$97,115$116,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$22,490$41,990

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year2007202120212021
ModelRDXGLSGLSGLS
TrimBaseGLS 450GLS 580AMG GLS 63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400$1400
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row   $75
Power door closers   $300
Power flip-out rear side windows $125$125$125
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Proximity key   $250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25
Remote start via app $75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras   $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot collision prevention   $150
Blind spot warning system   $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention   $150
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250$250$250
Cargo net   $40
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350   
Glass roof panel(s)   $300
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Running boards   $350
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet   $150
Media drive   $15
Navigation map updates, three years   $0
Navigation system$600  $600
Satellite radio$200  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound$250  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200$200$200
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Boost gauge$75   
Compass $0$0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Heated second row seats   $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power release, second row seats   $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000$1000
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$8,000$14,155$14,155$24,535
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,155$6,155$16,535
Value of Feature Adjustments0-344-249-130

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year20072021
ModelRDXGLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in123.4 in
Length180.7 in205.0 in
Width73.6 in79.9 in
Height65.2 in71.8 in
Curb Weight3,969 lb.5,468 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in40.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in58.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in41.9 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.8 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
27.842.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.6 ft384.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested127578%
Total Not Requested35022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS 450

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
iPod integration100No
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1500100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS 580

Paint, special red
FeatureValueRequested?
Paint, special red0No
Metallic paint (extra cost)250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
iPod integration100No
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1500100%

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