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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: $39,715

Acura RDX   
Difference: $45,945

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015202120212021
ModelRDXGLSGLSGLS
TrimBaseGLS 450GLS 580AMG GLS 63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,095 $76,000 $98,850 $132,100
Technology Package 3,700      
Premium 1 Package   3,830 3,830  
Adaptive dampers - electrical   800    
Special order charge   250    
Lighting Package   1,390 1,390  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720    
Leather seating surfaces   1,620 1,620  
Paint, special red     360  
Technology Package 3,424      
Premium 1 Package   3,562 3,562  
Adaptive dampers - electrical   744    
Special order charge   233    
Lighting Package   1,293 1,293  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670    
Leather seating surfaces   1,507 1,507  
Paint, special red     335  
Options (change) 3,700 8,610 7,200 0
Options (change) 3,424 8,009 6,697 0
Destination 920 1,050 1,050 1,050
Total Price $39,715 $85,660 $107,100 $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: $35,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,399
Model Year2015202120212021
ModelRDXGLSGLSGLS
TrimBaseGLS 450GLS 580AMG GLS 63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine273hp V6362hp I6 H483hp V8 H603hp V8 H
TransmissionT6T9T9T9
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 1080, 880, 8830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18275/50-20275/45-21275/50-21
Total Price$39,715$85,660$107,100$133,150
Adjustments for Features0-10,070-9,570-18,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,715$75,590$97,530$114,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$21,940$39,400

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year2015202120212021
ModelRDXGLSGLSGLS
TrimBaseGLS 450GLS 580AMG GLS 63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400$1400
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Active noise reduction$0   
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
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$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$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 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
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   
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
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Aux input$50   
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Surround sound$250  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$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
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50   
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates$100   
Heated second row seats   $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200$200$200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
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 $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100   
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
Total Value of Features$5,150$15,220$14,720$23,310
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$10,070$9,570$18,160
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,065-692-143

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year20152021
ModelRDXGLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.7 in123.4 in
Length183.5 in205.0 in
Width73.7 in79.9 in
Height66.1 in71.8 in
Curb Weight3,718 lb.5,468 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in40.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in58.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in41.9 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.1 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
26.142.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.3 ft384.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested204081%
Total Not Requested47519%

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%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested119049%
Total Not Requested125051%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested1007%
Total Not Requested140093%

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%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested119049%
Total Not Requested125051%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested1007%
Total Not Requested140093%

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