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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: $42,960

Acura RDX   
Difference: $38,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,470

Acura RDX   
Difference: $35,647

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172016
ModelGLSGLSRDX
TrimGLS450GLS550Base
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $68,700 $93,850 $35,370
Base Invoice $63,891 $87,281 $33,287
Premium 1 Package 3,830    
Lighting Package 1,390    
Driver Assistance Package 2,250 1,375  
Obstacle detection, rear 970    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720    
Leather seating surfaces 1,620    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 570    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 800    
Advance Package     6,650
Premium 1 Package 3,562    
Lighting Package 1,293    
Driver Assistance Package 2,093 1,279  
Obstacle detection, rear 902    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670    
Leather seating surfaces 1,507    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 530    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 744    
Advance Package     6,243
Options (change) 12,150 1,375 6,650
Options (change) 11,301 1,279 6,243
Destination 925 925 940
Total Price $81,775 $96,150 $42,960
Total Invoice $76,117 $89,485 $40,470

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,312
Model Year201720172016
ModelGLSGLSRDX
TrimGLS450GLS550Base
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine362hp V6449hp V8279hp V6
TransmissionT9T9T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8830, 14410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19295/40-21235/60-18
Total Price$81,775$96,150$42,960
Adjustments for Features-8,955-11,4950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,820$84,655$42,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,835$0
Total Invoice$76,117$89,485$40,470
Adjustments for Features-8,335-10,6980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$67,782$78,787$40,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,005$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Acura RDX

Model Year201720172016
ModelGLSGLSRDX
TrimGLS450GLS550Base
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Active noise reduction  $0
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 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500 
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 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200 $200
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Wide-view rear camera  $0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250 
Cargo net $40 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents$100 $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250 
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Running boards $350 
Wheel-lip moldings $75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Aux input  $50
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
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 headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$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 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 
Wood trim$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$13,305$15,845$4,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,955$11,495$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,335-10,6980

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20172016
ModelGLSRDX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.1 in105.7 in
Length202.0 in184.4 in
Width76.1 in73.7 in
Height72.8 in65.0 in
Curb Weight5,401 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in38.3 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 ft326.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.4 ft326.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
93.8 ft361.3 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 warning system200Yes
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
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
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
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested205089%
Total Not Requested25011%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%

Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Fog lights125No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
Remote start150No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Total Requested546589%
Total Not Requested70011%

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