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

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Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Acura RLX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $61,390

Acura RLX P-AWS   
Difference: $23,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,527

Acura RLX P-AWS   
Difference: $22,400

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720162016
ModelGLSGLSRLXRLX
TrimGLS450GLS550P-AWSSport Hybrid SH-AWD
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $68,700 $93,850 $50,950 $59,950
Base Invoice $63,891 $87,281 $46,864 $55,128
Driver Assistance Package 2,250 1,375    
Premium 1 Package 3,830      
Parking Assist Package 1,290      
Lighting Package 1,390      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 800      
Leather seating surfaces 1,620      
Heated steering wheel 250 250    
Sunshades, second row 380 380    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 570      
Heated second row seats 620 620    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,450      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720      
Advance Package     6,000 6,000
Technology Package     3,500  
Driver Assistance Package 2,093 1,279    
Premium 1 Package 3,562      
Parking Assist Package 1,200      
Lighting Package 1,293      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 744      
Leather seating surfaces 1,507      
Heated steering wheel 233 233    
Sunshades, second row 353 353    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 530      
Heated second row seats 577 577    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,349      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670      
Advance Package     5,509 5,509
Technology Package     3,214  
Options (change) 15,170 2,625 9,500 6,000
Options (change) 14,111 2,442 8,723 5,509
Destination 925 925 940 940
Total Price $84,795 $97,400 $61,390 $66,890
Total Invoice $78,927 $90,648 $56,527 $61,577

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RLX P-AWS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,530
Model Year2017201720162016
ModelGLSGLSRLXRLX
TrimGLS450GLS550P-AWSSport Hybrid SH-AWD
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine362hp V6449hp V8310hp V6310hp V6 H
TransmissionT9T9T6S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8830, 14500, 14500, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19295/40-21245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$84,795$97,400$61,390$66,890
Adjustments for Features-8,455-10,1450-1,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$76,340$87,255$61,390$65,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,915$0$4,025
Total Invoice$78,927$90,648$56,527$61,577
Adjustments for Features-7,870-9,4420-1,358
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$71,057$81,206$56,527$60,219
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,149$0$3,692

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Acura RLX

Model Year2017201720162016
ModelGLSGLSRLXRLX
TrimGLS450GLS550P-AWSSport Hybrid SH-AWD
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
AWD$1700$1700 $1700
FWD  $0 
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Eco accelerator   $100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75  
Power door closers $300  
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Remote climate control$25$25  
Remote start  $150$150
Remote start via app$75$75  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500  
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Wide-view rear camera  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250  
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo net $40  
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Drivetrain 
Torque-vectoring, dual-electric-motor-based, rear   $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Laminated rear side windows  $100$100
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Running boards $350  
Wheel-lip moldings $75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Aux input  $50$50
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$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$75
Compass$0$0  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights   $125
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150  
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Massage, driver seat $100  
Massage, passenger seat $100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000  
Crosswind stabilization$50$50  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Rear wheel steering  $1500 
Total Value of Features$13,455$15,145$5,000$6,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,455$10,145$0$1,475
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,870-9,4420-1,358

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Acura RLX

Model Year20172016
ModelGLSRLX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase121.1 in112.2 in
Length202.0 in196.1 in
Width76.1 in74.4 in
Height72.8 in57.7 in
Curb Weight5,401 lb.3,956 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in59.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in38.8 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 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.4 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
93.8 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450

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
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested205089%
Total Not Requested25011%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
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
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested174071%
Total Not Requested70029%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%

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
Blind spot intervention150No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%

Option Package Details
Acura RLX P-AWS

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote start150No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Around view cameras300Yes
Krell, 500W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested150065%
Total Not Requested80035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Laminated front side windows200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Wide-view rear camera0No
ELS, 588W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Laminated rear side windows100No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested310087%
Total Not Requested45013%

Option Package Details
Acura RLX Sport Hybrid SH-AWD

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote start150No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Around view cameras300Yes
Krell, 500W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested150065%
Total Not Requested80035%

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