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

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Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Acura RDX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,955

Acura RDX   
Difference: $35,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,950

Acura RDX   
Difference: $33,336

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172009
ModelGLSGLSGLSRDX
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63Base
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $68,700 $93,850 $124,100 $33,895
Base Invoice $63,891 $87,281 $115,413 $31,164
Lighting Package 1,390      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720      
Leather seating surfaces 1,620      
Technology Package       3,300
Lighting Package 1,293      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670      
Leather seating surfaces 1,507      
Technology Package       3,026
Options (change) 3,730 0 0 3,300
Options (change) 3,470 0 0 3,026
Destination 925 925 925 760
Total Price $73,355 $94,775 $125,025 $37,955
Total Invoice $68,286 $88,206 $116,338 $34,950

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,848
Model Year2017201720172009
ModelGLSGLSGLSRDX
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63Base
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine362hp V6449hp V8550hp V8240hp I4
TransmissionT9T9T7T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8830, 14830, 14410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21235/55-18
Total Price$73,355$94,775$125,025$37,955
Adjustments for Features-5,895-12,575-16,7250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,460$82,200$108,300$37,955
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,740$40,840$0
Total Invoice$68,286$88,206$116,338$34,950
Adjustments for Features-5,488-11,703-15,5630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,798$76,503$100,775$34,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,705$37,977$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Acura RDX

Model Year2017201720172009
ModelGLSGLSGLSRDX
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63Base
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75$75 
Power door closers $300$300 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125$125 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Proximity key $250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200 
Blind spot collision prevention  $150 
Blind spot warning system $200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention  $150 
Lane departure warning $200$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200  $200
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250 
Cargo net $40$40 
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250 
Rear HVAC unit $400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding   $350
Glass roof panel(s)  $300 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Running boards $350$350 
Sunroof$900$900 $900
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100 
App support $0$0 
Apple CarPlay support $100$100 
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player   $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet $150$150 
Media drive $15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0 
Navigation system $600$600$600
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information $25$25 
Traffic information   $25
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200$200 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Boost gauge   $75
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Interior ambient lighting$150  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100  $100
Heated second row seats  $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $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 recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Massage, driver seat $100$100 
Massage, passenger seat $100$100 
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power release, second row seats  $50 
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$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 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$14,545$21,225$25,375$8,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,895$12,575$16,725$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,488-11,703-15,5630

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20172009
ModelGLSRDX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.1 in104.3 in
Length202.0 in180.7 in
Width76.1 in73.6 in
Height72.8 in65.2 in
Curb Weight5,401 lb.3,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in37.6 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom35.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft327.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.4 ft327.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
93.8 ft360.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
iPod integration100No
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1500100%

Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%

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