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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: $52,595

Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300   
Difference: $4,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,980

Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300   
Difference: $3,207

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelRLGLC
TrimBaseGLC300
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $48,200 $38,950
Base Invoice $44,098 $36,224
Advance Package 7,950  
Interior Package   2,500
Blind spot warning system   550
Upholstered instrument panel   650
Premium Package   720
Lighting Package   1,390
Multimedia Package   2,330
Panoramic sunroof   1,480
AWD   2,000
Sunshades, second row   380
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Advance Package 7,194  
Interior Package   2,325
Blind spot warning system   512
Upholstered instrument panel   605
Premium Package   670
Lighting Package   1,293
Multimedia Package   2,167
Panoramic sunroof   1,376
AWD   1,860
Sunshades, second row   353
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Options (change) 7,950 12,720
Options (change) 7,194 11,831
Destination 895 925
Total Price $57,045 $52,595
Total Invoice $52,187 $48,980

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,495
Model Year20122016
ModelRLGLC
TrimBaseGLC300
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6241hp I4
TransmissionT6T9
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/60-18
Total Price$57,045$52,595
Adjustments for Features0-4,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,045$47,990
Total Invoice$52,187$48,980
Adjustments for Features0-4,288
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,187$44,692

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC

Model Year20122016
ModelRLGLC
TrimBaseGLC300
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Power liftgate $350
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start via app $75
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor $50
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo organizer $100
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights $1000
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Power-folding second row seats $700
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Crosswind stabilization $50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Suggestive steering $0
Total Value of Features$7,725$12,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,605
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,288

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See a complete comparison of Acura RL vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC features.

Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC

Model Year20122016
ModelRLGLC
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.2 in113.1 in
Length195.8 in183.3 in
Width72.7 in74.4 in
Height57.2 in64.5 in
Curb Weight4,099 lb.3,946 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in37.8 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 in38.5 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		13.8 ft320.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		13.856.5 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Acura RL vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC specs.

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
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 seats300Yes
Total Requested212575%
Total Not Requested70025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested144080%
Total Not Requested35020%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000No
Total Requested15011%
Total Not Requested125089%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

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