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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: $12,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,995

GMC Acadia SLT   
Difference: $10,754

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201320132013
ModelAcadiaAcadiaM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimSLTDenaliML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,060 $44,810 $47,270 $58,800 $96,100
Base Invoice $37,107 $42,570 $43,961 $54,684 $89,373
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   550 550 550
Cargo cover 140 140      
Sunroof 1,400        
Cooled or ventilated front seats 650        
Lighting Package     1,290 1,290  
Premium 1 Package     3,700 3,700  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720  
Illuminated door sill trim plates     310 310  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     590 590 590
Obstacle detection, rear     970 970  
Leather seating surfaces     1,620 1,620  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,950 1,950 1,950
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   512 512 512
Cargo cover 123 123      
Sunroof 1,232        
Cooled or ventilated front seats 572        
Lighting Package     1,200 1,200  
Premium 1 Package     3,441 3,441  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670  
Illuminated door sill trim plates     288 288  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     549 549 549
Obstacle detection, rear     902 902  
Leather seating surfaces     1,507 1,507  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,814 1,814 1,814
Options (change) 7,955 3,475 11,700 11,700 3,090
Options (change) 7,063 3,058 10,883 10,883 2,875
Destination 825 825 905 905 905
Total Price $47,840 $49,110 $59,875 $71,405 $100,095
Total Invoice $44,995 $46,453 $55,749 $66,472 $93,153

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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: $11,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,953
Model Year20122012201320132013
ModelAcadiaAcadiaM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimSLTDenaliML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine288hp V6288hp V6302hp V6402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 8?, 8830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/60-19255/55-20255/50-19255/50-19265/45-20
Total Price$47,840$49,110$59,875$71,405$100,095
Adjustments for Features0-650-860-3,210-7,985
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,840$48,460$59,015$68,195$92,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$620$0$9,180$33,095
Total Invoice$44,995$46,453$55,749$66,472$93,153
Adjustments for Features0-615-801-2,988-7,431
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,995$45,838$54,948$63,484$85,722
Cost Above Minimum$0$843$0$8,536$30,774

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

Model Year20122012201320132013
ModelAcadiaAcadiaM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimSLTDenaliML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key    $250
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote start$150$150   
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Blind spot warning system    $200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Hill descent control  $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Lane departure warning    $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500   
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250$250$250
Cargo area partition net  $40$40$40
Cargo net$40$40   
Console with shifter$150$150   
Console without shifter  $150$150$150
Roof rails$250$250   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125   
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150   
Rear HVAC unit$400$400   
Residual heat  $50$50$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$40$40
Running boards   $350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Cargo area audio controls$100$100   
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200$1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000   
HD radio  $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250  $250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25   
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200
Chronometer    $100
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125   
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350   
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  $300
Door sill trim plates$100    
Folding third row seats$600$600   
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$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$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Upholstered instrument panel   $300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Wood trim    $300
Wood trim, alternative type  $300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000
Alloy wheels  $350$350$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$100$100
Total Value of Features$7,690$8,340$8,550$10,900$15,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$650$860$3,210$7,985
Value of Feature Adjustments0-615-801-2,988-7,431

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

Model Year20122013
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 ML350

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Illuminated door sill trim plates
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested10040%
Total Not Requested15060%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Total Requested177586%
Total Not Requested29014%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Illuminated door sill trim plates
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested10040%
Total Not Requested15060%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Total Requested177586%
Total Not Requested29014%

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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