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Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Acura RDX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Acura RDX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,475

Acura RDX   
Difference: $8,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,317

Acura RDX   
Difference: $6,924

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelGLCGLCGLCGLCRDX
TrimGLC300GLC350eAMG GLC43AMG GLC63Base
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,050 $49,990 $56,250 $69,900 $35,800
Base Invoice $37,247 $46,491 $52,313 $65,007 $33,995
Multimedia Package 2,200   2,200 2,200  
Premium 1 Package 1,350 1,350      
Advanced Lighting Package 1,900   1,900 1,050  
Leather Seating Package 2,050 2,050      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 1,030 1,030 450 450  
Panoramic sunroof 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500  
Garmin Map Pilot   625      
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   310      
Leather seating surfaces     1,620 2,590  
Wood trim     0 0  
Advance Package         6,700
Multimedia Package 2,046   2,046 2,046  
Premium 1 Package 1,256 1,256      
Advanced Lighting Package 1,767   1,767 977  
Leather Seating Package 1,907 1,907      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 958 958 419 419  
Panoramic sunroof 1,395 1,395 1,395 1,395  
Garmin Map Pilot   581      
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   288      
Leather seating surfaces     1,507 2,409  
Wood trim     0 0  
Advance Package         6,347
Options (change) 10,750 7,585 8,390 8,510 6,700
Options (change) 9,999 7,055 7,804 7,916 6,347
Destination 995 995 995 995 975
Total Price $51,795 $58,570 $65,635 $79,405 $43,475
Total Invoice $48,241 $54,541 $61,112 $73,918 $41,317

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Acura RDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,383
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelGLCGLCGLCGLCRDX
TrimGLC300GLC350eAMG GLC43AMG GLC63Base
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8279hp V6
TransmissionT9T7T9T9T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6640, 14410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18255/45-20265/45-20235/60-18
Total Price$51,795$58,570$65,635$79,405$43,475
Adjustments for Features-1,655-2,190-5,340-5,9900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,140$56,380$60,295$73,415$43,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,240$10,155$23,275$0
Total Invoice$48,241$54,541$61,112$73,918$41,317
Adjustments for Features-1,541-2,039-4,972-5,5760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,700$52,502$56,140$68,342$41,317
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,802$9,440$21,642$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelGLCGLCGLCGLCRDX
TrimGLC300GLC350eAMG GLC43AMG GLC63Base
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 $1400$1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100 
Active noise reduction    $0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25 
Remote start    $150
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning    $200
Lane keeping assist    $400
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Pedestrian detection    $50
Temporary spare tire    $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25 
Wide-view rear camera    $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40$40 
Console with shifter    $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Heated washer fluid system  $50$50 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding    $350
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia  $0$0 
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia  $0$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof    $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 $0$0$0
Aux input    $50
DVD-Audio-compatible player    $0
DVD-compatible player$0 $0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 $200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15 $15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years$0 $0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support    $0
Surround sound   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 $25$25$25
Traffic information $25   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 $200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Boost gauge  $75$75 
Chronometer  $100$100 
Cornering lights$50 $50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights    $125
Interior ambient lighting    $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150 
LED headlights$1000 $1000$1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)    $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 $150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100  $100
Folding second row seats    $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 $200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals  $75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power-folding second row seats$700$700$700$700 
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100  $100
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels    $350
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Total Value of Features$9,595$10,130$13,280$13,930$7,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,655$2,190$5,340$5,990$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,541-2,039-4,972-5,5760

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20182018
ModelGLCRDX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.1 in105.7 in
Length183.3 in184.4 in
Width74.4 in73.7 in
Height64.5 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,892 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.3 in38.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.5 ft326.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.5 ft361.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested100061%
Total Not Requested65039%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC350e

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC43

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested100061%
Total Not Requested65039%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC63

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights250Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%

Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Fog lights125No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote start150No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Total Requested361559%
Total Not Requested255041%

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