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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: $55,900

Acura MDX Advance   
Difference: $31,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,720

Acura MDX Advance   
Difference: $29,956

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182015
ModelGLSGLSGLSMDX
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63Advance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $69,550 $94,950 $125,300 $54,980
Base Invoice $64,682 $88,304 $116,529 $50,800
Premium 1 Package 3,830      
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,450      
Lighting Package 1,390      
Obstacle detection, rear 970      
Driver Assistance Package 2,250 1,375    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 800      
Special order charge 250      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720      
Power release, second row seats 400 400    
Leather seating surfaces 1,620      
Heated second row seats 620 620    
Sunshades, second row 380 380 380  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 570      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,950 1,950 1,950  
Premium 1 Package 3,562      
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,349      
Lighting Package 1,293      
Obstacle detection, rear 902      
Driver Assistance Package 2,093 1,279    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 744      
Special order charge 233      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670      
Power release, second row seats 372 372    
Leather seating surfaces 1,507      
Heated second row seats 577 577    
Sunshades, second row 353 353 353  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 530      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,814 1,814 1,814  
Options (change) 17,200 4,725 2,330 0
Options (change) 15,999 4,395 2,167 0
Destination 995 995 995 920
Total Price $87,745 $100,670 $128,625 $55,900
Total Invoice $81,676 $93,694 $119,691 $51,720

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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: $24,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,900
Model Year2018201820182015
ModelGLSGLSGLSMDX
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63Advance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine362hp V6449hp V8550hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionT9T9T7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8830, 14830, 14546, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21245/55-19
Total Price$87,745$100,670$128,625$55,900
Adjustments for Features-7,580-9,570-11,5700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$80,165$91,100$117,055$55,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,935$36,890$0
Total Invoice$81,676$93,694$119,691$51,720
Adjustments for Features-7,056-8,907-10,7660
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$74,620$84,787$108,925$51,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,167$34,305$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Acura MDX

Model Year2018201820182015
ModelGLSGLSGLSMDX
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63Advance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction   $0
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75$75 
Power door closers $300$300 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125$125 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25 
Remote start   $150
Remote start via app$75$75$75 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Around view cameras $500$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100  
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0$0  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Lane departure prevention  $150 
Lane keeping assist$400$400 $400
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200  $200
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Cargo net $40$40 
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Roof rails   $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Glass roof panel(s)  $300 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Running boards $350$350 
Sunroof$900$900 $900
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system   $200
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Aux input   $50
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   $1000
HDMI port   $25
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200$200 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
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$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75
Massage, driver seat $100$100 
Massage, passenger seat $100$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$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 seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000$1000 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars  $500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical   $100
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$14,455$16,445$18,445$6,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,580$9,570$11,570$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,056-8,907-10,7660

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20182015
ModelGLSMDX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.1 in111.0 in
Length202.0 in193.6 in
Width76.1 in77.2 in
Height72.8 in66.7 in
Curb Weight5,401 lb.4,026 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 ft314.8 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

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 support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested159065%
Total Not Requested85035%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested170074%
Total Not Requested60026%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested130068%
Total Not Requested60032%

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