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

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Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Acura TLX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,775

Acura TLX V6   
Difference: $38,190

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720202020
ModelGLSGLSTLXTLX
TrimGLS450GLS550V6V6 PMC Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $68,700 $93,850 $36,200 $49,850
Parking Assist Package 1,290      
Driver Assistance Package 2,250 1,375    
Premium 1 Package 3,830      
Lighting Package 1,390      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 800      
Heated steering wheel 250 250    
Heated second row seats 620 620    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 570      
Leather seating surfaces 1,620      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720      
Black exterior trim (optional)   300    
A-Spec Package     0  
Advance Package     7,550  
Parking Assist Package 1,200      
Driver Assistance Package 2,093 1,279    
Premium 1 Package 3,562      
Lighting Package 1,293      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 744      
Heated steering wheel 233 233    
Heated second row seats 577 577    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 530      
Leather seating surfaces 1,507      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670      
Black exterior trim (optional)   279    
A-Spec Package     0  
Advance Package     7,152  
Options (change) 13,340 2,545 7,550 0
Options (change) 12,409 2,368 7,152 0
Destination 925 925 1,025 1,025
Total Price $82,965 $97,320 $44,775 $50,875

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura TLX V6
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura TLX V6 PMC Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $69,435
Model Year2017201720202020
ModelGLSGLSTLXTLX
TrimGLS450GLS550V6V6 PMC Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine362hp V6449hp V8290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT9T9T9T9
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8830, 14490, 10355, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19295/40-21245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$82,965$97,320$44,775$50,875
Adjustments for Features-7,305-9,5450-1,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$75,660$87,775$44,775$49,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,115$0$4,350

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Acura TLX

Model Year2017201720202020
ModelGLSGLSTLXTLX
TrimGLS450GLS550V6V6 PMC Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400$1400$1400
AWD$1700$1700 $1700
FWD  $0 
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75  
Power door closers $300  
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Remote app$25$25  
Remote climate control$25$25  
Remote start  $150$150
Remote start via app$75$75  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
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  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Electrically heated windshield  $250$250
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rear air vents$100 $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250  
Rear HVAC unit $400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0$0 
Body kit  $0 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Running boards $350  
Wheel-lip moldings $75  
Infotainment 
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  
Wireless charging station  $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200  
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150  
Spotter mirror(s)   $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  
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 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$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000  
Upgraded floor mats  $0$0
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  
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Crosswind stabilization$50$50  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Rear wheel steering  $1500$1500
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Wheels, dark finish  $0 
Total Value of Features$13,255$15,495$5,950$7,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,305$9,545$0$1,750
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,800-8,8830-35

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20172020
ModelGLSTLX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase121.1 in109.3 in
Length202.0 in191.7 in
Width76.1 in73.0 in
Height72.8 in57.0 in
Curb Weight5,401 lb.3,506 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in34.5 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 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.4 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
93.8 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450

Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
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%
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 support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested179073%
Total Not Requested65027%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%

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 TLX V6

A-Spec Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Body kit0No
Front sport buckets100No
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
245/40VR19 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
Wheels, dark finish0No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Fog lights125No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested354068%
Total Not Requested170032%
Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Electrically heated windshield250No
Around view cameras300Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Fog lights125No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested426580%
Total Not Requested105020%

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