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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: $66,900

Acura RLX Sport Hybrid SH-AWD   
Difference: $45,710

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172020
ModelRLXGLS
TrimSport Hybrid SH-AWDGLS580
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $59,950 $98,800
Advance Package 6,000  
Paint, special red   360
Lighting Package   1,390
Premium 1 Package   3,830
Driver Assistance Package   1,375
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Sunshades, second row   380
Cooled or ventilated front seats   570
Leather seating surfaces   1,620
Heated second row seats   620
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,450
Heated steering wheel   250
Advance Package 5,559  
Paint, special red   335
Lighting Package   1,293
Premium 1 Package   3,562
Driver Assistance Package   1,279
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Sunshades, second row   353
Cooled or ventilated front seats   530
Leather seating surfaces   1,507
Heated second row seats   577
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,349
Heated steering wheel   233
Options (change) 6,000 12,815
Options (change) 5,559 11,920
Destination 950 995
Total Price $66,900 $112,610

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura RLX Sport Hybrid SH-AWD
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS580
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $39,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $49,929
Model Year20172020
ModelRLXGLS
TrimSport Hybrid SH-AWDGLS580
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine310hp V6 H483hp V8 H
TransmissionS7T9
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)29/30 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 1480, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19275/45-21
Total Price$66,900$112,610
Adjustments for Features0-6,180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,900$106,430

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Features Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year20172020
ModelRLXGLS
TrimSport Hybrid SH-AWDGLS580
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction$0 
Eco accelerator$100 
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Power liftgate $350
Remote climate control $25
Remote start$150 
Remote start via app $75
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500 
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Hill descent control $250
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Trailer sway control $25
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Cargo cover $75
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Drivetrain 
Torque-vectoring, dual-electric-motor-based, rear$500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated rear side windows$100 
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input$50 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
In-vehicle Internet $150
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Crosswind stabilization $50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$6,875$13,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,180
Value of Feature Adjustments0-709

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year20172020
ModelRLXGLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in123.4 in
Length196.1 in205.0 in
Width74.4 in79.9 in
Height57.7 in71.8 in
Curb Weight4,312 lb.5,754 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.6 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in40.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in58.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.8 in41.9 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.342.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.384.7 ft3

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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 cameras300No
Krell, 500W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested120052%
Total Not Requested110048%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS580

Paint, special red
FeatureValueRequested?
Paint, special red0No
Metallic paint (extra cost)250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 warning200Yes
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
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested205089%
Total Not Requested25011%

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