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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: $37,410

Acura RDX   
Difference: $36,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,430

Acura RDX   
Difference: $34,717

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201820182018
ModelRDXGLSGLSGLS
TrimBaseGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,195 $69,550 $94,950 $125,300
Base Invoice $30,505 $64,682 $88,304 $116,529
Technology Package 3,500      
Lighting Package   1,390    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720    
Leather seating surfaces   1,620    
Technology Package 3,210      
Lighting Package   1,293    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670    
Leather seating surfaces   1,507    
Options (change) 3,500 3,730 0 0
Options (change) 3,210 3,470 0 0
Destination 715 995 995 995
Total Price $37,410 $74,275 $95,945 $126,295
Total Invoice $34,430 $69,147 $89,299 $117,524

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,043
Model Year2008201820182018
ModelRDXGLSGLSGLS
TrimBaseGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4362hp V6449hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionT5T9T9T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 1080, 8830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21
Total Price$37,410$74,275$95,945$126,295
Adjustments for Features0-6,095-12,775-16,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,410$68,180$83,170$109,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$14,990$41,190
Total Invoice$34,430$69,147$89,299$117,524
Adjustments for Features0-5,674-11,890-15,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,430$63,473$77,409$101,774
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,936$38,301

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year2008201820182018
ModelRDXGLSGLSGLS
TrimBaseGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
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$75
Power door closers  $300$300
Power flip-out rear side windows $125$125$125
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Proximity key  $250$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$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot collision prevention   $150
Blind spot warning system  $200$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$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera$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$40
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents $100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear HVAC unit  $400$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
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Running boards  $350$350
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
Navigation system$600 $600$600
Satellite radio$200 $200$200
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound$250 $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25   
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$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$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$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$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Heated second row seats   $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250  $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Massage, driver seat  $100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$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$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$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000$1000
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$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$8,650$14,745$21,425$25,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,095$12,775$16,925
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,674-11,890-15,750

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year20082018
ModelRDXGLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in121.1 in
Length180.7 in202.0 in
Width73.6 in76.1 in
Height65.2 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,969 lb.5,401 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in41.2 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 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in38.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.8 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
27.849.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.6 ft393.8 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 GLS GLS450

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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