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

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Acura TLX vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,850

Acura TLX 3.5   
Difference: $64,060

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172020
ModelTLXGLS
Trim3.5GLS580
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $35,450 $98,800
Advance Package 7,250  
AWD 2,200  
Paint, special red   360
Lighting Package   1,390
Premium 1 Package   3,830
Driver Assistance Package   1,375
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Cooled or ventilated front seats   570
Leather seating surfaces   1,620
Advance Package 6,868  
AWD 2,084  
Paint, special red   335
Lighting Package   1,293
Premium 1 Package   3,562
Driver Assistance Package   1,279
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Cooled or ventilated front seats   530
Leather seating surfaces   1,507
Options (change) 9,450 10,115
Options (change) 8,952 9,408
Destination 950 995
Total Price $45,850 $109,910

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura TLX 3.5
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS580
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $56,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,843
Model Year20172020
ModelTLXGLS
Trim3.5GLS580
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6483hp V8 H
TransmissionT9T9
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/31 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)490, 1080, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18275/45-21
Total Price$45,850$109,910
Adjustments for Features0-7,180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,850$102,730

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year20172020
ModelTLXGLS
Trim3.5GLS580
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction$0 
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Power liftgate $350
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start$150 
Remote start via app $75
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
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
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
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear wiper $175
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows $200
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
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
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 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
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 
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Alloy wheels $350
Crosswind stabilization $50
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$6,125$13,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,180
Value of Feature Adjustments0-680

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year20172020
ModelTLXGLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in123.4 in
Length190.3 in205.0 in
Width73.0 in79.9 in
Height57.0 in71.8 in
Curb Weight3,748 lb.5,754 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in40.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in58.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in41.9 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.2 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.242.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.284.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TLX 3.5

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Fog lights125No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote start150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Total Requested501584%
Total Not Requested97516%

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%
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 seat150No
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 Requested159065%
Total Not Requested85035%
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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