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

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Acura RL vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $57,045

Acura RL   
Difference: $8,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,187

Acura RL   
Difference: $8,798

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201720172017201720172017
ModelRLGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEGLE
TrimBaseGLE350GLE400AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,200 $52,000 $65,650 $67,150 $66,300 $101,690 $108,840
Base Invoice $44,098 $48,360 $61,055 $62,450 $61,659 $94,572 $101,221
Advance Package 7,950            
Premium 3 Package   9,080 5,010 5,010 4,890    
Leather seating surfaces   1,620   1,620      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   590 590 590 590 590 590
Cooled or ventilated front seats   570 570 570 570    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720    
designo Package         4,200    
Advance Package 7,194            
Premium 3 Package   8,444 4,659 4,659 4,548    
Leather seating surfaces   1,507   1,507      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   549 549 549 549 549 549
Cooled or ventilated front seats   530 530 530 530    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670 670    
designo Package         3,906    
Options (change) 7,950 12,580 6,890 8,510 10,970 590 590
Options (change) 7,194 11,700 6,408 7,915 10,203 549 549
Destination 895 925 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -4,085 0 0
Total Price $57,045 $65,505 $73,465 $76,585 $74,110 $103,205 $110,355
Total Invoice $52,187 $60,985 $68,388 $71,290 $68,702 $96,046 $102,695

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,278
Model Year2012201720172017201720172017
ModelRLGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEGLE
TrimBaseGLE350GLE400AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6302hp V6329hp V6362hp V6329hp V6 PiH550hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T9T9T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18255/50-19265/45-20265/45-20255/50-19265/45-20295/35-21
Total Price$57,045$65,505$73,465$76,585$74,110$103,205$110,355
Adjustments for Features0-4,855-7,055-8,530-9,505-8,030-8,680
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,045$60,650$66,410$68,055$64,605$95,175$101,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,760$7,405$3,955$34,525$41,025
Total Invoice$52,187$60,985$68,388$71,290$68,702$96,046$102,695
Adjustments for Features0-4,520-6,567-7,940-8,811-7,473-8,078
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,187$56,465$61,821$63,350$59,891$88,573$94,617
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,356$6,885$3,426$32,108$38,152

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE

Model Year2012201720172017201720172017
ModelRLGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEGLE
TrimBaseGLE350GLE400AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100      
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200  $1200$1200$1200
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400$1400   
AWD$1700 $1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
RWD $0     
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100$100$100
Active noise reduction$0      
Adaptive cruise control$600      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850$850  
Cruise control     $150$150
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75$75$75$75$75$75
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350$350$350
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25$25$25
Remote start via app $75$75$75$75$75$75
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500$500$500$500
Sunshade, rear, power$225      
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500$500$500$500$500$500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150$150  
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200$200$200
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100$100$100  
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system $0$0$0$0  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150$150
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200$200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400$400  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150$150$150
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50$50  
Rearview camera$200      
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150 $150$150
Tires, run-flat    $150  
Trailer sway control $25$25$25$25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250$250$250$250$250$250
Cargo cover $75$75$75$75$75$75
Cargo net$40      
Console with shifter$150      
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175$175
Rear wiper $175$175$175$175$175$175
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75      
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500      
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger    $0  
9 kWh battery pack    $0  
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150$150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0$0$0
Bodyside moldings$75      
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275$275$275
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0$0$0   
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0$0$0   
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0$0
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40$40$40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100$100$100
App support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100$100$100
Aux input$50      
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325      
CD player $125$125$125$125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0      
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0$0$0
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225$225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200$200$200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200$200$200
Chronometer     $100$100
Compass $0$0$0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125      
Interior ambient lighting$150      
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25  
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights$150      
Xenon HID headlights$500      
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber engine cover      $0
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300$300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim$250   $250$250$250
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150$150
Metal pedals   $75$75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100      
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100      
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50      
Synthetic suede headliner    $650 $650
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars     $500$500
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000$1000$1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0$0$0
Total Value of Features$6,565$11,420$13,620$15,095$16,070$14,595$15,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,855$7,055$8,530$9,505$8,030$8,680
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,520-6,567-7,940-8,811-7,473-8,078

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE

Model Year20122017
ModelRLGLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.2 in114.8 in
Length195.8 in189.1 in
Width72.7 in75.8 in
Height57.2 in70.7 in
Curb Weight4,100 lb.4,653 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in38.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft338.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.880.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested2825100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE350

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested190026%
Total Not Requested529074%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE400

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Blind spot intervention150No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested47511%
Total Not Requested402589%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE43

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Blind spot intervention150No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested47511%
Total Not Requested402589%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE550e

designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested115053%
Total Not Requested100047%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Blind spot intervention150No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested47511%
Total Not Requested402589%

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