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

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Mercedes-Benz GLK vs. Acura RL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $50,640

Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350   
Difference: $6,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,156

Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350   
Difference: $5,031

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelGLKRL
TrimGLK350Base
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,880 $48,200
Base Invoice $33,368 $44,098
Lighting Package 985  
Premium 1 Package 3,200  
Leather seating surfaces 1,780  
Multimedia Package 3,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Heated front seats 750  
Proximity key 650  
Obstacle detection, rear 800  
AWD 2,000  
Advance Package   7,950
Lighting Package 916  
Premium 1 Package 2,976  
Leather seating surfaces 1,655  
Multimedia Package 2,790  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669  
Heated front seats 698  
Proximity key 605  
Obstacle detection, rear 744  
AWD 1,860  
Advance Package   7,194
Options (change) 13,885 7,950
Options (change) 12,913 7,194
Destination 875 895
Total Price $50,640 $57,045
Total Invoice $47,156 $52,187

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,594
Model Year20122012
ModelGLKRL
TrimGLK350Base
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-19245/45-18
Total Price$50,640$57,045
Adjustments for Features-6050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,035$57,045
Total Invoice$47,156$52,187
Adjustments for Features-5630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,593$52,187

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLK vs. Acura RL

Model Year20122012
ModelGLKRL
TrimGLK350Base
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Power liftgate$350 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,645$7,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$605$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5630

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLK vs. Acura RL

Model Year20122012
ModelGLKRL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.5 in110.2 in
Length178.3 in195.8 in
Width72.4 in72.7 in
Height66.9 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,034 lb.4,099 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.3 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.7 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested77549%
Total Not Requested80051%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested122597%
Total Not Requested403%

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested162558%
Total Not Requested120042%

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