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GMC Acadia vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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GMC Acadia vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $47,840

GMC Acadia SLT   
Difference: $51,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,995

GMC Acadia SLT   
Difference: $47,114

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelAcadiaAcadiaM-Class
TrimSLTDenaliML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,060 $44,810 $94,990
Base Invoice $37,107 $42,570 $88,341
Preferred Equipment Group 4SB 905    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,445 1,445  
Technology Package 1,000    
Navigation system 1,890 1,890  
Class III trailer hitch 525   550
Cargo cover 140 140  
Sunroof 1,400    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 650    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     590
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,970
Preferred Equipment Group 4SB 859    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,272 1,272  
Technology Package 880    
Navigation system 1,663 1,663  
Class III trailer hitch 462   512
Cargo cover 123 123  
Sunroof 1,232    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 572    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     549
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,832
Options (change) 7,955 3,475 3,110
Options (change) 7,063 3,058 2,893
Destination 825 825 875
Total Price $47,840 $49,110 $98,975
Total Invoice $44,995 $46,453 $92,109

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: GMC Acadia vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: GMC Acadia SLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $43,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,078
Model Year201220122012
ModelAcadiaAcadiaM-Class
TrimSLTDenaliML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine288hp V6288hp V6518hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/60-19255/55-20265/45-20
Total Price$47,840$49,110$98,975
Adjustments for Features0-650-7,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,840$48,460$91,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$620$0
Total Invoice$44,995$46,453$92,109
Adjustments for Features0-615-7,036
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,995$45,838$85,073
Cost Above Minimum$0$843$0

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Features Comparison: GMC Acadia vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Model Year201220122012
ModelAcadiaAcadiaM-Class
TrimSLTDenaliML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
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
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rear side airbags  $300
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Trailer sway control  $25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250
Cargo area partition net  $40
Cargo net$40$40 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding $350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Laminated front side windows $200 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Cargo area audio controls$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000 
HD radio  $50
Media drive  $15
SD Card slot  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Chronometer  $100
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Metal pedals  $75
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 height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars  $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Alloy wheels  $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$7,340$7,990$14,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$650$7,560
Value of Feature Adjustments0-615-7,036

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Specifications Comparison: GMC Acadia vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Model Year20122012
ModelAcadiaM-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase118.9 in114.8 in
Length200.7 in189.1 in
Width78.2 in75.2 in
Height69.9 in70.7 in
Curb Weight4,657 lb.4,752 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.9 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.1 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in38.4 in
Row 3 Headroom38.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.1 ft336.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
68.9 ft336.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.9 ft371.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
GMC Acadia SLT

Preferred Equipment Group 4SB
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Cargo area audio controls100No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

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