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Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Acura MDX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Acura MDX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $57,645

Acura MDX Advance   
Difference: $30,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,153

Acura MDX Advance   
Difference: $28,054

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelGLSGLSMDX
TrimGLS450GLS550Advance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $69,550 $94,950 $54,650
Base Invoice $64,682 $88,304 $51,284
Adaptive dampers - electrical 800    
Special order charge 250    
Parking Assist Package 1,290    
Premium 1 Package 3,830    
Driver Assistance Package 2,250 1,375  
Lighting Package 1,390    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,450    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,950 1,950  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 570    
Leather seating surfaces 1,620    
Heated steering wheel 250 250  
Sunshades, second row 380 380  
Heated second row seats 620 620  
Power release, second row seats 400 400  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720    
Entertainment Package     2,000
Adaptive dampers - electrical 744    
Special order charge 233    
Parking Assist Package 1,200    
Premium 1 Package 3,562    
Driver Assistance Package 2,093 1,279  
Lighting Package 1,293    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,349    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,814 1,814  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 530    
Leather seating surfaces 1,507    
Heated steering wheel 233 233  
Sunshades, second row 353 353  
Heated second row seats 577 577  
Power release, second row seats 372 372  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670    
Entertainment Package     1,874
Options (change) 17,770 4,975 2,000
Options (change) 16,530 4,628 1,874
Destination 995 995 995
Total Price $88,315 $100,920 $57,645
Total Invoice $82,207 $93,927 $54,153

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Acura MDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX Advance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,650
Model Year201820182018
ModelGLSGLSMDX
TrimGLS450GLS550Advance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine362hp V6449hp V8290hp I6
TransmissionT9T9T9
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8830, 14546, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19295/40-21245/50-20
Total Price$88,315$100,920$57,645
Adjustments for Features-5,805-7,4950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$82,510$93,425$57,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,915$0
Total Invoice$82,207$93,927$54,153
Adjustments for Features-5,404-6,9760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$76,803$86,951$54,153
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,148$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Acura MDX

Model Year201820182018
ModelGLSGLSMDX
TrimGLS450GLS550Advance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400$1400
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Display key  $50
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75 
Power door closers $300 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start  $150
Remote start via app$75$75 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100 
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Wide-view front camera  $150
Wide-view rear camera  $0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo net $40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Exterior 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Running boards $350 
Wheel-lip moldings $75 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system  $200
Aux input  $50
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000
HDMI port  $25
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Coordinated climate control, front seats  $0
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding third row seats  $600
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $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-folding third row seats$1000$1000 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50 
Total Value of Features$11,380$13,070$5,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,805$7,495$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,404-6,9760

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20182018
ModelGLSMDX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.1 in111.0 in
Length202.0 in196.2 in
Width76.1 in77.2 in
Height72.8 in67.4 in
Curb Weight5,401 lb.4,002 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in61.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in59.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in36.6 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in35.6 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.5 in54.7 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.6 in
Row 3 Legroom35.0 in28.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.4 ft338.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
93.8 ft368.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450

Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested179073%
Total Not Requested65027%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested205089%
Total Not Requested25011%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%

Option Package Details
Acura MDX Advance

Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
AC power outlet100Yes
Additional screen for entertainment system200No
HDMI port25No
ELS, 546W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110062%
Total Not Requested67538%

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