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

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Acura RL vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $50,615

Acura RL   
Difference: $4,570

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082020202020202020
ModelRLGLCGLCGLCGLC
TrimBaseGLC300GLC350eAMG GLC43AMG GLC63
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $46,280 $42,500 $51,900 $59,500 $73,750
Technology Package 3,620        
Multimedia Package   2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200
designo Package   3,950 3,950 3,100 3,100
Heated front seats   580 580    
Premium 1 Package   1,350 1,350    
Panoramic sunroof   1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500
Sunshades, second row   380 380 380 380
Wood trim, alternative type   160 160 160 160
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   850   850  
Wood trim       0 0
Technology Package 3,245        
Multimedia Package   2,046 2,046 2,046 2,046
designo Package   3,674 3,674 2,883 2,883
Heated front seats   539 539    
Premium 1 Package   1,256 1,256    
Panoramic sunroof   1,395 1,395 1,395 1,395
Sunshades, second row   353 353 353 353
Wood trim, alternative type   149 149 149 149
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670 670
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   791   791  
Wood trim       0 0
Options (change) 3,620 11,690 10,840 8,910 8,060
Options (change) 3,245 10,873 10,082 8,287 7,496
Destination 715 995 995 995 995
Total Price $50,615 $55,185 $63,735 $69,405 $82,805

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura RL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC63
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,830
Model Year20082020202020202020
ModelRLGLCGLCGLCGLC
TrimBaseGLC300GLC350eAMG GLC43AMG GLC63
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6255hp I4208hp I4 PiH385hp V6469hp V8
TransmissionT5T9T9T9T9
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10?, 6?, 6?, 6640, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17235/60-18235/60-18255/45-20265/45-20
Total Price$50,615$55,185$63,735$69,405$82,805
Adjustments for Features0-3,780-5,480-7,165-7,815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,615$51,405$58,255$62,240$74,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,850$10,835$23,585

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC

Model Year20082020202020202020
ModelRLGLCGLCGLCGLC
TrimBaseGLC300GLC350eAMG GLC43AMG GLC63
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000    
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400$1400$1400
AWD$1700 $1700$1700$1700
RWD $0   
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100
Active noise reduction$0    
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25
Remote start via app $75$75$75$75
Sunshade, rear, power$225    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150    
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
Trailer sway control $25$25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75$75$75
Console with shifter$150    
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100    
Roof rails $250$250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Heated washer fluid system   $50$50
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear wiper $175$175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500    
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75    
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia   $0$0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia   $0$0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Sunroof$900    
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0
Aux input$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0    
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25    
USB port $25$25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Boost gauge   $75$75
Chronometer   $100$100
Compass $0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125    
Interior ambient lighting$150    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750$750
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150    
Xenon HID headlights$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals   $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50    
Power-folding second row seats $700$700$700$700
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Suggestive steering $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Total Value of Features$6,700$10,480$12,180$13,865$14,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,780$5,480$7,165$7,815
Value of Feature Adjustments0-813-952-958-801

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC

Model Year20082020
ModelRLGLC
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.2 in113.1 in
Length193.6 in183.8 in
Width72.2 in74.8 in
Height57.1 in65.5 in
Curb Weight4,013 lb.3,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in37.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.156.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Wood trim, alternative type300Yes
Total Requested122589%
Total Not Requested15011%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested115066%
Total Not Requested60034%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested45060%
Total Not Requested30040%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC350e

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested115066%
Total Not Requested60034%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested45060%
Total Not Requested30040%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC43

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC63

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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