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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: $44,700

Acura TLX V6   
Difference: $39,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,476

Acura TLX V6   
Difference: $35,843

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelGLSGLSTLX
TrimGLS450GLS550V6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $69,550 $94,950 $36,200
Base Invoice $64,682 $88,304 $34,374
Premium 1 Package 3,830    
Lighting Package 1,390    
Driver Assistance Package 2,250 1,375  
Parking Assist Package 1,290    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 800    
Special order charge 250    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720    
Leather seating surfaces 1,620    
Heated second row seats 620 620  
Heated steering wheel 250 250  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 570    
Advance Package     7,550
Premium 1 Package 3,562    
Lighting Package 1,293    
Driver Assistance Package 2,093 1,279  
Parking Assist Package 1,200    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 744    
Special order charge 233    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670    
Leather seating surfaces 1,507    
Heated second row seats 577 577  
Heated steering wheel 233 233  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 530    
Advance Package     7,152
Options (change) 13,590 2,245 7,550
Options (change) 12,642 2,089 7,152
Destination 995 995 950
Total Price $84,135 $98,190 $44,700
Total Invoice $78,319 $91,388 $42,476

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TLX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $32,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,043
Model Year201820182018
ModelGLSGLSTLX
TrimGLS450GLS550V6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine362hp V6449hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionT9T9T9
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8830, 14490, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19295/40-21225/50-18
Total Price$84,135$98,190$44,700
Adjustments for Features-7,305-9,5450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$76,830$88,645$44,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,815$0
Total Invoice$78,319$91,388$42,476
Adjustments for Features-6,800-8,8840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$71,519$82,504$42,476
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,985$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Acura TLX

Model Year201820182018
ModelGLSGLSTLX
TrimGLS450GLS550V6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400$1400
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 
Power liftgate$350$350 
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 
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
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Wide-view rear camera  $0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo net $40 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Electrically heated windshield  $250
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents$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 
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
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 
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $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
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000 
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300 
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 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Rear wheel steering  $1500
Total Value of Features$13,255$15,495$5,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,305$9,545$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,800-8,8840

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20182018
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

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 warning200Yes
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested205089%
Total Not Requested25011%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX V6

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
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
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
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested426580%
Total Not Requested105020%

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