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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: $61,400

Acura RLX P-AWS   
Difference: $23,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,039

Acura RLX P-AWS   
Difference: $21,888

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172017
ModelRLXRLXGLSGLS
TrimP-AWSSport Hybrid SH-AWDGLS450GLS550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $54,450 $59,950 $68,700 $93,850
Base Invoice $50,530 $55,626 $63,891 $87,281
Advance Package 6,000 6,000    
Driver Assistance Package     2,250 1,375
Premium 1 Package     3,830  
Parking Assist Package     1,290  
Lighting Package     1,390  
Adaptive dampers - electrical     800  
Heated steering wheel     250 250
Leather seating surfaces     1,620  
Rear air vents with automatic controls     1,450  
Heated second row seats     620 620
Cooled or ventilated front seats     570  
Sunshades, second row     380 380
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720  
Advance Package 5,559 5,559    
Driver Assistance Package     2,093 1,279
Premium 1 Package     3,562  
Parking Assist Package     1,200  
Lighting Package     1,293  
Adaptive dampers - electrical     744  
Heated steering wheel     233 233
Leather seating surfaces     1,507  
Rear air vents with automatic controls     1,349  
Heated second row seats     577 577
Cooled or ventilated front seats     530  
Sunshades, second row     353 353
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670  
Options (change) 6,000 6,000 15,170 2,625
Options (change) 5,559 5,559 14,111 2,442
Destination 950 950 925 925
Total Price $61,400 $66,900 $84,795 $97,400
Total Invoice $57,039 $62,135 $78,927 $90,648

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RLX P-AWS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,018
Model Year2017201720172017
ModelRLXRLXGLSGLS
TrimP-AWSSport Hybrid SH-AWDGLS450GLS550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine310hp V6310hp V6 H362hp V6449hp V8
TransmissionT6S7T9T9
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 14500, 1480, 8830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/40-19275/55-19295/40-21
Total Price$61,400$66,900$84,795$97,400
Adjustments for Features0-1,475-8,455-10,145
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,400$65,425$76,340$87,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,025$0$10,915
Total Invoice$57,039$62,135$78,927$90,648
Adjustments for Features0-1,370-7,870-9,442
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,039$60,765$71,057$81,206
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,726$0$10,149

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Features Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year2017201720172017
ModelRLXRLXGLSGLS
TrimP-AWSSport Hybrid SH-AWDGLS450GLS550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
7-speed automated manual $1200  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400$1400
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Active noise reduction$0$0  
Eco accelerator $100  
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row   $75
Power door closers   $300
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125$125
Power liftgate  $350$350
Remote climate control  $25$25
Remote start$150$150  
Remote start via app  $75$75
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150
Collision preparation system, rear  $100$100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system  $0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Hill descent control  $250$250
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Wide-view rear camera$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250$250
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo net   $40
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Rear wiper  $175$175
Drivetrain 
Torque-vectoring, dual-electric-motor-based, rear $500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Laminated rear side windows$100$100  
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Running boards   $350
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Aux input$50$50  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
SD Card slot  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200$200
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Compass  $0$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights $125  
Head-up display (HUD) $350  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200$200
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power-folding third row seats  $1000$1000
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Rear wheel steering$1500   
Total Value of Features$5,000$6,475$13,455$15,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,475$8,455$10,145
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,370-7,870-9,442

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year20172017
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 Weight3,970 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 P-AWS

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote start150No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Around view cameras300Yes
Krell, 500W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested150065%
Total Not Requested80035%

Option Package Details
Acura RLX Sport Hybrid SH-AWD

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote start150No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Around view cameras300Yes
Krell, 500W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested150065%
Total Not Requested80035%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450

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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested205089%
Total Not Requested25011%
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%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%

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