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Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Acura RL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Acura RL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $57,045

Acura RL   
Difference: $8,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,187

Acura RL   
Difference: $9,063

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182012
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLERL
TrimGLE350AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 SBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,200 $67,750 $66,700 $102,550 $109,700 $48,200
Base Invoice $48,546 $63,008 $62,031 $95,372 $102,021 $44,098
Premium 3 Package 9,080 5,010 4,890      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 600 600 600 600 600  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 570 570 570      
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720      
designo Package     4,200      
Advance Package           7,950
Premium 3 Package 8,444 4,659 4,548      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 558 558 558 558 558  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 530 530 530      
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670      
designo Package     3,906      
Advance Package           7,194
Options (change) 12,590 8,520 10,980 600 600 7,950
Options (change) 11,709 7,924 10,212 558 558 7,194
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 895
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,085 0 0 0
Total Price $65,785 $77,265 $74,590 $104,145 $111,295 $57,045
Total Invoice $61,250 $71,927 $69,153 $96,925 $103,574 $52,187

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,543
Model Year201820182018201820182012
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLERL
TrimGLE350AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 SBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6385hp V6329hp V6 PiH550hp V8577hp V8300hp V6
TransmissionT7T9T7T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19265/45-20255/50-19265/45-20295/35-21245/45-18
Total Price$65,785$77,265$74,590$104,145$111,295$57,045
Adjustments for Features-4,855-8,530-9,505-8,030-8,6800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,930$68,735$65,085$96,115$102,615$57,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,805$4,155$35,185$41,685$0
Total Invoice$61,250$71,927$69,153$96,925$103,574$52,187
Adjustments for Features-4,520-7,941-8,812-7,473-8,0780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,730$63,986$60,341$89,452$95,496$52,187
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,256$3,611$32,722$38,766$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Acura RL

Model Year201820182018201820182012
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLERL
TrimGLE350AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 SBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 $1200$1200$1200 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100
RWD$0     
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100$100 
Active noise reduction     $0
Adaptive cruise control     $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850   
Cruise control   $150$150 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75$75$75$75$75 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350 
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75$75 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500$500$500 
Sunshade, rear, power     $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500$500$500$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150   
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200$200 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100   
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0$0$0   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150 
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400   
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150$150 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50   
Rearview camera     $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150$150 
Tires, run-flat  $150   
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250$250$250 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75$75 
Cargo net     $40
Console with shifter     $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175 
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers     $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger  $0   
9 kWh battery pack  $0   
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0$0 
Bodyside moldings     $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275$275 
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia$0$0    
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia$0$0    
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40$40 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100$100 
Aux input     $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash     $325
CD player$125$125$125$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player     $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200 
Chronometer   $100$100 
Compass$0$0$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights     $125
Interior ambient lighting     $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Steering-linked headlights     $150
Xenon HID headlights     $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber engine cover    $0 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150 
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats     $50
Synthetic suede headliner  $650 $650 
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500$500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100     
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000$1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$11,420$15,095$16,070$14,595$15,245$6,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,855$8,530$9,505$8,030$8,680$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,520-7,941-8,812-7,473-8,0780

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Acura RL

Model Year20182012
ModelGLERL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.8 in110.2 in
Length189.1 in195.8 in
Width75.8 in72.7 in
Height70.7 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,651 lb.4,100 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
38.2 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.3 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE350

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200No
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested190026%
Total Not Requested529074%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE43

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested47511%
Total Not Requested402589%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE550e

designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested115053%
Total Not Requested100047%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested47511%
Total Not Requested402589%

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested2825100%
Total Not Requested00%

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