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

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Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Acura RL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $53,770

Acura RL   
Difference: $24,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,067

Acura RL   
Difference: $25,144

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182007
ModelGLSGLSGLSRL
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63Base
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $69,550 $94,950 $125,300 $45,780
Base Invoice $64,682 $88,304 $116,529 $40,795
Premium 1 Package 3,830      
Lighting Package 1,390      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720      
Leather seating surfaces 1,620      
Sunshades, second row 380 380 380  
Wood trim, alternative type 160 160 160  
Technology Package       3,620
CMBS and Pax       3,700
Premium 1 Package 3,562      
Lighting Package 1,293      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670      
Leather seating surfaces 1,507      
Sunshades, second row 353 353 353  
Wood trim, alternative type 149 149 149  
Technology Package       3,221
CMBS and Pax       3,381
Options (change) 8,100 540 540 7,320
Options (change) 7,534 502 502 6,602
Destination 995 995 995 670
Total Price $78,645 $96,485 $126,835 $53,770
Total Invoice $73,211 $89,801 $118,026 $48,067

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,497
Model Year2018201820182007
ModelGLSGLSGLSRL
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63Base
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine362hp V6449hp V8550hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionT9T9T7T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8830, 14830, 14260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21245/680-460
Total Price$78,645$96,485$126,835$53,770
Adjustments for Features-7,140-11,380-14,6300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,505$85,105$112,205$53,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,600$40,700$0
Total Invoice$73,211$89,801$118,026$48,067
Adjustments for Features-6,647-10,592-13,6140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,564$79,209$104,412$48,067
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,645$37,848$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Acura RL

Model Year2018201820182007
ModelGLSGLSGLSRL
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63Base
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
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 
Active noise reduction   $0
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850 
Cruise control$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 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75$75 
Semi-automated parking system $500$500 
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Around view cameras $500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200 
Blind spot collision prevention  $150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention  $150 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Tires, run-flat   $150
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Cargo net $40$40$40
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250 
Rear HVAC unit $400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Glass roof panel(s)  $300 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Running boards $350$350 
Sunroof$900$900 $900
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0 
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$25 
Traffic information   $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$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 
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Heated second row seats  $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$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$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 height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger 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 headrests, second row seats   $50
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000$1000 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 
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 
Total Value of Features$15,330$19,570$22,820$8,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,140$11,380$14,630$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,647-10,592-13,6140

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Acura RL

Model Year20182007
ModelGLSRL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase121.1 in110.2 in
Length202.0 in193.6 in
Width76.1 in72.2 in
Height72.8 in57.1 in
Curb Weight5,401 lb.4,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in36.3 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 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.4 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
93.8 ft313.1 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 warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested117548%
Total Not Requested126552%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
iPod integration100No
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1500100%

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Wood trim, alternative type300Yes
Total Requested1375100%
Total Not Requested00%
CMBS and Pax
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Tires, run-flat150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
245/680VR460 tires400No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested85061%
Total Not Requested55039%

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