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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: $33,910

Acura RDX   
Difference: $46,765

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820202020
ModelRDXGLSGLS
TrimBaseGLS450GLS580
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,195 $75,950 $98,800
Lighting Package   1,390 1,390
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720  
Leather seating surfaces   1,620 1,620
Paint, special red     360
Lighting Package   1,293 1,293
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670  
Leather seating surfaces   1,507 1,507
Paint, special red     335
Options (change) 0 3,730 3,370
Options (change) 0 3,470 3,135
Destination 715 995 995
Total Price $33,910 $80,675 $103,165

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura RDX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS580
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $39,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,381
Model Year200820202020
ModelRDXGLSGLS
TrimBaseGLS450GLS580
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4362hp I6 H483hp V8 H
TransmissionT5T9T9
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 780, 880, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18275/55-19275/45-21
Total Price$33,910$80,675$103,165
Adjustments for Features0-7,270-7,270
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,910$73,405$95,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$22,490

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year200820202020
ModelRDXGLSGLS
TrimBaseGLS450GLS580
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Power flip-out rear side windows $125$125
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start via app $75$75
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200$200
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Trailer sway control $25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250$250
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Satellite radio$200  
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200$200
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Boost gauge$75  
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200$200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization $50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,025$13,295$13,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,270$7,270
Value of Feature Adjustments0-402-291

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year20082020
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
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS580

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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