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

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Acura RLX vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $61,370

Acura RLX   
Difference: $23,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,103

Acura RLX   
Difference: $22,526

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201720172017
ModelRLXGLSGLSGLS
TrimBaseGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,450 $68,700 $93,850 $124,100
Base Invoice $44,324 $63,891 $87,281 $115,413
Advance Package 12,000      
Lighting Package   1,390    
Premium 1 Package   3,830    
Obstacle detection, rear   970    
Driver Assistance Package   2,250 1,375  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720    
Sunshades, second row   380 380 380
Cooled or ventilated front seats   570    
Leather seating surfaces   1,620    
Heated second row seats   620 620  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,450    
Heated steering wheel   250 250  
Adaptive dampers - electrical   800    
Advance Package 10,859      
Lighting Package   1,293    
Premium 1 Package   3,562    
Obstacle detection, rear   902    
Driver Assistance Package   2,093 1,279  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670    
Sunshades, second row   353 353 353
Cooled or ventilated front seats   530    
Leather seating surfaces   1,507    
Heated second row seats   577 577  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,349    
Heated steering wheel   233 233  
Adaptive dampers - electrical   744    
Options (change) 12,000 14,850 2,625 380
Options (change) 10,859 13,813 2,442 353
Destination 920 925 925 925
Total Price $61,370 $84,475 $97,400 $125,405
Total Invoice $56,103 $78,629 $90,648 $116,691

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RLX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,191
Model Year2015201720172017
ModelRLXGLSGLSGLS
TrimBaseGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine310hp V6362hp V6449hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionT6T9T9T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 1480, 8830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21
Total Price$61,370$84,475$97,400$125,405
Adjustments for Features0-8,955-10,945-12,895
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,370$75,520$86,455$112,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,935$36,990
Total Invoice$56,103$78,629$90,648$116,691
Adjustments for Features0-8,335-10,186-11,999
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,103$70,294$80,462$104,692
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,168$34,398

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Features Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year2015201720172017
ModelRLXGLSGLSGLS
TrimBaseGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Active noise reduction$0   
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75$75
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Power door closers  $300$300
Power flip-out rear side windows $125$125$125
Power liftgate $350$350$350
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, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100 
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system $0$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Lane departure prevention   $150
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400 
Pedestrian detection $50$50 
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera$200$200  
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100   
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250$250$250
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Cargo net  $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
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Glass roof panel(s)   $300
Laminated rear side windows$100   
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
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Aux input$50   
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Surround sound$250 $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
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 headlights $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Compass $0$0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150
Spotter mirror(s)$50   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100   
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $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
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Rear wheel steering$1500   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$6,450$15,405$17,395$19,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,955$10,945$12,895
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,335-10,186-11,999

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year20152017
ModelRLXGLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in121.1 in
Length196.1 in202.0 in
Width74.4 in76.1 in
Height57.7 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,934 lb.5,401 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
Heated steering wheel100Yes
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 system400Yes
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 Requested465080%
Total Not Requested115020%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
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?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested174071%
Total Not Requested70029%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested170074%
Total Not Requested60026%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested130068%
Total Not Requested60032%

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