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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: $44,700

Acura TLX V6   
Difference: $39,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,476

Acura TLX V6   
Difference: $35,843

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelTLXGLSGLS
TrimV6GLS450GLS550
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,200 $69,550 $94,950
Base Invoice $34,374 $64,682 $88,304
Advance Package 7,550    
Adaptive dampers - electrical   800  
Special order charge   250  
Driver Assistance Package   2,250 1,375
Premium 1 Package   3,830  
Parking Assist Package   1,290  
Lighting Package   1,390  
Heated steering wheel   250 250
Leather seating surfaces   1,620  
Heated second row seats   620 620
Cooled or ventilated front seats   570  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720  
Advance Package 7,152    
Adaptive dampers - electrical   744  
Special order charge   233  
Driver Assistance Package   2,093 1,279
Premium 1 Package   3,562  
Parking Assist Package   1,200  
Lighting Package   1,293  
Heated steering wheel   233 233
Leather seating surfaces   1,507  
Heated second row seats   577 577
Cooled or ventilated front seats   530  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670  
Options (change) 7,550 13,590 2,245
Options (change) 7,152 12,642 2,089
Destination 950 995 995
Total Price $44,700 $84,135 $98,190
Total Invoice $42,476 $78,319 $91,388

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TLX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $32,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,043
Model Year201820182018
ModelTLXGLSGLS
TrimV6GLS450GLS550
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6362hp V6449hp V8
TransmissionT9T9T9
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)490, 1080, 8830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18275/55-19295/40-21
Total Price$44,700$84,135$98,190
Adjustments for Features0-7,305-9,545
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,700$76,830$88,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,815
Total Invoice$42,476$78,319$91,388
Adjustments for Features0-6,800-8,884
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,476$71,519$82,504
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,985

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year201820182018
ModelTLXGLSGLS
TrimV6GLS450GLS550
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400$1400
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Active noise reduction$0  
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75
Power door closers  $300
Power flip-out rear side windows $125$125
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start$150  
Remote start via app $75$75
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
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  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Wide-view rear camera$0  
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250$250
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo net  $40
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Electrically heated windshield$250  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper $175$175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Running boards  $350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$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
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Wireless charging station$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200$200
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
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 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000
Upgraded floor mats$0  
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000
Alloy wheels $350$350
Crosswind stabilization $50$50
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Rear wheel steering$1500  
Total Value of Features$5,950$13,255$15,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,305$9,545
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,800-8,884

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year20182018
ModelTLXGLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in121.1 in
Length191.7 in202.0 in
Width73.0 in76.1 in
Height57.0 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,506 lb.5,401 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 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
14.3 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.349.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.393.8 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 cameras300Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Fog lights125No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
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
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested426580%
Total Not Requested105020%

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%
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
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested205089%
Total Not Requested25011%
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 support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested179073%
Total Not Requested65027%
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 headlights200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS550

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
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%

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