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

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Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Acura ILX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,065

Acura ILX   
Difference: $39,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,403

Acura ILX   
Difference: $36,488

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122018
ModelGLGLILX
TrimGL450 / GL350GL550Base
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $62,570 $85,300 $28,100
Base Invoice $58,190 $79,329 $26,701
Lighting Package 985    
Leather seating surfaces 1,930    
Premium 2 Package 6,330    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720    
Blind spot warning system 600    
Technology Plus Package     5,000
Lighting Package 916    
Leather seating surfaces 1,795    
Premium 2 Package 5,887    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670    
Blind spot warning system 558    
Technology Plus Package     4,737
Options (change) 10,565 0 5,000
Options (change) 9,826 0 4,737
Destination 875 875 965
Total Price $74,010 $86,175 $34,065
Total Invoice $68,891 $80,204 $32,403

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura ILX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $32,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,618
Model Year201220122018
ModelGLGLILX
TrimGL450 / GL350GL550Base
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine335hp V8382hp V8201hp I4
TransmissionT7T7S8
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 12610, 12365, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19295/40-21215/45-17
Total Price$74,010$86,175$34,065
Adjustments for Features-7,380-10,4950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,630$75,680$34,065
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,050$0
Total Invoice$68,891$80,204$32,403
Adjustments for Features-6,870-9,7680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,021$70,436$32,403
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,415$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Acura ILX

Model Year201220122018
ModelGLGLILX
TrimGL450 / GL350GL550Base
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
8-speed automated manual  $1300
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane keeping assist  $400
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Wide-view rear camera  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo net $40 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250 
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Running boards $350 
Skid plates $150 
Wheel-lip moldings $75 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
iPod integration$100$100 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
LED headlights  $1000
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Heated second row seats $200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000 
Total Value of Features$13,230$16,345$5,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,380$10,495$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,870-9,7680

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Acura ILX

Model Year20122018
ModelGLILX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase121.1 in105.1 in
Length200.6 in181.9 in
Width76.0 in70.6 in
Height72.4 in55.6 in
Curb Weight5,347 lb.3,094 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in50.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in35.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in34.0 in
Row 3 Headroom38.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.3 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
HD radio50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Media drive, large15Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
iPod integration100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
SD Card slot25No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested216562%
Total Not Requested130038%

Option Package Details
Acura ILX

Technology Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 365W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Compass0Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
App support0No
Total Requested271558%
Total Not Requested197542%

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