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Acura RLX vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RLX vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $61,345

Acura RLX   
Difference: $19,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,078

Acura RLX   
Difference: $19,509

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142016201620162016
ModelRLXGLGLGLGL
TrimBaseGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550AMG GL63
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,450 $64,550 $66,200 $91,300 $122,100
Base Invoice $44,324 $60,032 $61,566 $84,909 $112,623
Advance Package 12,000        
Lighting Package   1,390 1,390    
Premium 1 Package   4,410 4,410    
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970    
Driver Assistance Package   2,800 2,800 1,950  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720    
Sunshades, second row   380 380 380 380
Cooled or ventilated front seats   570 570    
Leather seating surfaces   1,620 1,620    
Heated second row seats   620 620 620  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,450 1,450    
Adaptive dampers - electrical   800 800    
Advance Package 10,859        
Lighting Package   1,293 1,293    
Premium 1 Package   4,101 4,101    
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902    
Driver Assistance Package   2,604 2,604 1,814  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670    
Sunshades, second row   353 353 353 353
Cooled or ventilated front seats   530 530    
Leather seating surfaces   1,507 1,507    
Heated second row seats   577 577 577  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,349 1,349    
Adaptive dampers - electrical   744 744    
Options (change) 12,000 15,730 15,730 2,950 380
Options (change) 10,859 14,630 14,630 2,744 353
Destination 895 925 925 925 925
Total Price $61,345 $81,205 $82,855 $95,175 $123,405
Total Invoice $56,078 $75,587 $77,121 $88,578 $113,901

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RLX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,733
Model Year20142016201620162016
ModelRLXGLGLGLGL
TrimBaseGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550AMG GL63
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine310hp V6240hp V6 D362hp V6429hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 1480, 880, 8830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19275/55-19275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21
Total Price$61,345$81,205$82,855$95,175$123,405
Adjustments for Features0-7,280-7,430-9,345-12,320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,345$73,925$75,425$85,830$111,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,500$11,905$37,160
Total Invoice$56,078$75,587$77,121$88,578$113,901
Adjustments for Features0-6,776-6,916-8,697-11,371
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,078$68,811$70,205$79,881$102,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,394$11,070$33,719

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Features Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20142016201620162016
ModelRLXGLGLGLGL
TrimBaseGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550AMG GL63
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100
Active noise reduction$0    
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75$75$75$75
Power door closers   $300$300
Power flip-out rear side windows $125$125$125$125
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500$500
Sunshade, rear, power$225    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras   $500$500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150$150
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250
Lane departure prevention $150$150$150$150
Lane keeping assist$400    
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Side curtain airbags$350    
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100    
Trailer sway control $25$25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250$250$250$250
Cargo cover $75$75$75$75
Cargo net   $40$40
Console with shifter$150    
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400$400
Rear wiper $175$175$175$175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Glass roof panel(s)    $300
Laminated rear side windows$100    
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Running boards   $350$350
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0    
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
USB port$25    
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75    
Compass $0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150
LED headlights$1000    
Spotter mirror(s)$50    
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100    
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim$250   $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200$200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Massage, driver seat   $100$100
Massage, passenger seat   $100$100
Memory system, 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 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 third row seats $1000$1000$1000$1000
Synthetic suede headliner    $650
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Rear wheel steering$1500    
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$7,475$14,755$14,905$16,820$19,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,280$7,430$9,345$12,320
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,776-6,916-8,697-11,371

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20142016
ModelRLXGL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in121.0 in
Length196.1 in201.6 in
Width74.4 in76.4 in
Height57.7 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,934 lb.5,372 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.6 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.8 in38.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.349.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.393.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RLX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Krell, 500W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Laminated rear side windows100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Laminated front side windows200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Woodgrain trim (optional)0No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
245/40WR19 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested415073%
Total Not Requested155027%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL350 BlueTEC

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Total Requested15027%
Total Not Requested40073%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested201576%
Total Not Requested62524%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Total Requested15027%
Total Not Requested40073%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested201576%
Total Not Requested62524%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested105075%
Total Not Requested35025%

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