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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: $43,475

Acura RDX   
Difference: $39,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,317

Acura RDX   
Difference: $35,894

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelRDXGLSGLS
TrimBaseGLS450GLS550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,800 $69,550 $94,950
Base Invoice $33,995 $64,682 $88,304
Advance Package 6,700    
Lighting Package   1,390  
Premium 1 Package   3,830  
Obstacle detection, rear   970  
Driver Assistance Package   2,250 1,375
Adaptive dampers - electrical   800  
Special order charge   250  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   570  
Leather seating surfaces   1,620  
Advance Package 6,347    
Lighting Package   1,293  
Premium 1 Package   3,562  
Obstacle detection, rear   902  
Driver Assistance Package   2,093 1,279
Adaptive dampers - electrical   744  
Special order charge   233  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   530  
Leather seating surfaces   1,507  
Options (change) 6,700 12,400 1,375
Options (change) 6,347 11,534 1,279
Destination 975 995 995
Total Price $43,475 $82,945 $97,320
Total Invoice $41,317 $77,211 $90,578

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,558
Model Year201820182018
ModelRDXGLSGLS
TrimBaseGLS450GLS550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine279hp V6362hp V6449hp V8
TransmissionT6T9T9
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 1080, 8830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18275/55-19295/40-21
Total Price$43,475$82,945$97,320
Adjustments for Features0-8,955-11,495
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,475$73,990$85,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,835
Total Invoice$41,317$77,211$90,578
Adjustments for Features0-8,336-10,699
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,317$68,875$79,879
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,004

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year201820182018
ModelRDXGLSGLS
TrimBaseGLS450GLS550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Active noise reduction$0  
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75
Power door closers  $300
Power flip-out rear side windows $125$125
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start$150  
Remote start via app $75$75
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system $0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
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
Wide-view rear camera$0  
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250$250
Cargo net  $40
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Running boards  $350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input$50  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Surround sound$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200$200
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
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-folding third row seats $1000$1000
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Wood trim $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000
Alloy wheels $350$350
Crosswind stabilization $50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Total Value of Features$4,350$13,305$15,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,955$11,495
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,336-10,699

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year20182018
ModelRDXGLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.7 in121.1 in
Length184.4 in202.0 in
Width73.7 in76.1 in
Height65.0 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.5,401 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 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
26.1 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
26.149.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.3 ft393.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Fog lights125No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote start150No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Total Requested546589%
Total Not Requested70011%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
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 integration100Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%
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 warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested159065%
Total Not Requested85035%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested205089%
Total Not Requested25011%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%

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