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Acura RL vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Acura RL vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $57,045 Acura RL | ||||
| Difference: $23,570 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $52,187 Acura RL | ||||
| Difference: $22,856 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | RL | GLS | GLS | GLS |
| Trim | Base | GLS450 | GLS550 | AMG GLS63 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $48,200 | $69,550 | $94,950 | $125,300 |
| Base Invoice | $44,098 | $64,682 | $88,304 | $116,529 |
| Advance Package | 7,950 | |||
| Premium 1 Package | 3,830 | |||
| Lighting Package | 1,390 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | |||
| Sunshades, second row | 380 | 380 | 380 | |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 570 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,620 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 970 | |||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 590 | 0 | ||
| Advance Package | 7,194 | |||
| Premium 1 Package | 3,562 | |||
| Lighting Package | 1,293 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | |||
| Sunshades, second row | 353 | 353 | 353 | |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 530 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,507 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 902 | |||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 549 | 0 | ||
| Options (change) | 7,950 | 10,070 | 380 | 380 |
| Options (change) | 7,194 | 9,366 | 353 | 353 |
| Destination | 895 | 995 | 995 | 995 |
| Total Price | $57,045 | $80,615 | $96,325 | $126,675 |
| Total Invoice | $52,187 | $75,043 | $89,652 | $117,877 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,865 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,684 | ||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | RL | GLS | GLS | GLS |
| Trim | Base | GLS450 | GLS550 | AMG GLS63 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 300hp V6 | 362hp V6 | 449hp V8 | 550hp V8 |
| Transmission | T6 | T9 | T9 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 260, 10 | 80, 8 | 830, 14 | 830, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/45-18 | 275/55-19 | 295/40-21 | 295/40-21 |
| Total Price | $57,045 | $80,615 | $96,325 | $126,675 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -7,705 | -10,745 | -14,895 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $57,045 | $72,910 | $85,580 | $111,780 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $12,670 | $38,870 |
| Total Invoice | $52,187 | $75,043 | $89,652 | $117,877 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -7,172 | -10,001 | -13,860 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $52,187 | $67,871 | $79,651 | $104,017 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $11,780 | $36,146 |
Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS
| Model Year | 2012 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | RL | GLS | GLS | GLS |
| Trim | Base | GLS450 | GLS550 | AMG GLS63 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |||
| 9-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1400 | $1400 | ||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 |
| Accessories | ||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Active noise reduction | $0 | |||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | |||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | |||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | ||
| Heated / cooled cup holders, front row | $75 | $75 | ||
| Power door closers | $300 | $300 | ||
| Power flip-out rear side windows | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote climate control | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote start via app | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | |||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Around view cameras | $500 | $500 | ||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | ||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | |||
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | |||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention | $150 | |||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | |||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Aluminum roof rails | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | $40 | |
| Console with shifter | $150 | |||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | |||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | ||
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | $400 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | |||
| Drivetrain | ||||
| Active rear differential | $500 | |||
| Engine / Motor | ||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Exterior | ||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | |||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | $275 | |
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | |||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | |||
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | $40 | $40 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Running boards | $350 | $350 | ||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | |
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Aux input | $50 | |||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | |||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | $0 | |||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Adaptive headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | |||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | |||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Heated second row seats | $200 | |||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $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 release, second row seats | $50 | |||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | |||
| Power-folding third row seats | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | |||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Active stabilizer bars | $500 | |||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | ||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $8,365 | $16,070 | $19,110 | $23,260 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $7,705 | $10,745 | $14,895 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -7,172 | -10,001 | -13,860 |
Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS
| Model Year | 2012 | 2018 |
| Model | RL | GLS |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 121.1 in |
| Length | 195.8 in | 202.0 in |
| Width | 72.7 in | 76.1 in |
| Height | 57.2 in | 72.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,100 lb. | 5,401 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.4 gal. | 26.4 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.5 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.5 in | 58.5 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.4 in | 40.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.2 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.1 in | 58.3 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.3 in | 38.5 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 0.0 in | 38.9 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 50.5 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 0.0 in | 35.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.8 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.8 | 49.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.8 | 93.8 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Acura RL
| Advance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wood trim | 300 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 0 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2825 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 82% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 18% |
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 28% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 72% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 100 | No |
| Smartphone integration | 0 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 0 | No |
| Apple CarPlay support | 100 | No |
| Android Auto support | 100 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1175 | 48% |
| Total Not Requested | 1265 | 52% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| LED headlights | 1000 | No |
| Adaptive headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 100 | 7% |
| Total Not Requested | 1400 | 93% |
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