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

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Acura TLX vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,750

Acura TLX V6 A-Spec   
Difference: $40,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,471

Acura TLX V6 A-Spec   
Difference: $36,942

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182012
ModelTLXTLXGL
TrimV6V6 A-SpecGL550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $36,200 $42,800 $85,300
Base Invoice $34,374 $40,626 $79,329
Advance Package 7,550    
AWD 2,000 2,000  
Heated steering wheel     225
Advance Package 7,152    
AWD 1,895 1,895  
Heated steering wheel     209
Options (change) 9,550 2,000 225
Options (change) 9,047 1,895 209
Destination 950 950 875
Total Price $46,700 $45,750 $86,400
Total Invoice $44,371 $43,471 $80,413

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TLX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,599
Model Year201820182012
ModelTLXTLXGL
TrimV6V6 A-SpecGL550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6382hp V8
TransmissionT9T9T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG12/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)490, 10490, 10610, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18245/40-19295/40-21
Total Price$46,700$45,750$86,400
Adjustments for Features-1,0000-4,720
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,700$45,750$81,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$0
Total Invoice$44,371$43,471$80,413
Adjustments for Features-9500-4,393
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,421$43,471$76,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$0

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year201820182012
ModelTLXTLXGL
TrimV6V6 A-SpecGL550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Cruise control  $150
Heated steering wheel$100 $100
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125
Power liftgate  $350
Remote start$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Around view cameras$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Hill descent control  $250
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera $200$200
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Trailer sway control  $25
Wide-view rear camera$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net  $40
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Electrically heated windshield$250  
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat  $50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500$500 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Running boards  $350
Skid plates  $150
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
DVD-compatible player  $0
iPod integration  $100
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200 $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 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Upgraded floor mats$0$0 
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Wheels, dark finish $0 
Total Value of Features$10,950$9,950$14,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,000$0$4,720
Value of Feature Adjustments-9500-4,393

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20182012
ModelTLXGL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in121.1 in
Length191.7 in200.6 in
Width73.0 in76.0 in
Height57.0 in72.4 in
Curb Weight3,765 lb.5,545 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.383.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TLX V6

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Electrically heated windshield250No
Around view cameras300No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Fog lights125No
Rear spoiler200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Upgraded floor mats0No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested364068%
Total Not Requested167532%

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