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Acura RL vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RL vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $46,280

Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250   
Difference: $9,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,105

Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250   
Difference: $7,709

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120162016
ModelRLGLAGLA
TrimBaseGLA250AMG GLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $47,200 $32,500 $49,580
Base Invoice $42,801 $30,225 $46,109
Advance Package 7,950    
Driver Assistance Package   2,500 2,500
Power passenger seat   400  
Interior Package   1,700  
Premium Package   2,400 2,400
Multimedia Package   2,480 2,480
Panoramic sunroof   1,480 1,480
Xenon HID headlights   850  
Wood trim   325 325
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Leather seating surfaces     1,500
Advance Package 7,128    
Driver Assistance Package   2,325 2,325
Power passenger seat   372  
Interior Package   1,581  
Premium Package   2,232 2,232
Multimedia Package   2,306 2,306
Panoramic sunroof   1,376 1,376
Xenon HID headlights   791  
Wood trim   302 302
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670
Leather seating surfaces     1,395
Options (change) 7,950 12,855 11,405
Options (change) 7,128 11,955 10,606
Destination 885 925 925
Total Price $56,035 $46,280 $61,910
Total Invoice $50,814 $43,105 $57,640

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,316
Model Year201120162016
ModelRLGLAGLA
TrimBaseGLA250AMG GLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6208hp I4375hp I4
TransmissionT6S7S7
DrivetrainAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/50-18235/45-19
Total Price$56,035$46,280$61,910
Adjustments for Features0-1,725-4,260
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,035$44,555$57,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,095
Total Invoice$50,814$43,105$57,640
Adjustments for Features0-1,607-3,966
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,814$41,498$53,674
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,176

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year201120162016
ModelRLGLAGLA
TrimBaseGLA250AMG GLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
AWD$1700 $1700
FWD $0 
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Wide-view rear camera $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo net$40  
Console with shifter$150 $150
Console without shifter $150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust  $250
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Front splitter spoiler  $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Chronometer  $100
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150 
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50  
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces  $450
Upholstered instrument panel $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$7,855$9,580$12,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,725$4,260
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,607-3,966

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year20112016
ModelRLGLA
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.2 in106.3 in
Length195.8 in173.9 in
Width72.7 in71.0 in
Height57.2 in60.0 in
Curb Weight4,100 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.14.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft317.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.843.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested207573%
Total Not Requested75027%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1100100%
Power passenger seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested40057%
Total Not Requested30043%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested91575%
Total Not Requested30025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115073%
Total Not Requested42527%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92573%
Total Not Requested34027%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1100100%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92573%
Total Not Requested34027%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115073%
Total Not Requested42527%

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