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Acura MDX vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura MDX vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,815

Acura MDX Touring   
Difference: $28,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,442

Acura MDX Touring   
Difference: $27,388

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062013201320132013
ModelMDXGLGLGLGL
TrimTouringGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550GL63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,950 $62,400 $63,900 $86,900 $116,925
Base Invoice $36,002 $58,032 $59,427 $80,817 $108,740
Navigation system 2,750        
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,500        
Premium 1 Package   3,500 3,500    
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,450 1,450    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720    
Roof rack crossbars   320 320 320 320
Leather seating surfaces   1,620 1,620    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950
Navigation system 2,475        
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,350        
Premium 1 Package   3,255 3,255    
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,349 1,349    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670    
Roof rack crossbars   298 298 298 298
Leather seating surfaces   1,507 1,507    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814
Options (change) 4,250 9,560 9,560 2,270 2,270
Options (change) 3,825 8,893 8,893 2,112 2,112
Destination 615 905 905 905 905
Total Price $44,815 $72,865 $74,365 $90,075 $120,100
Total Invoice $40,442 $67,830 $69,225 $83,834 $111,757

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,505
Model Year20062013201320132013
ModelMDXGLGLGLGL
TrimTouringGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550GL63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine253hp V6240hp V6 D362hp V8429hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionA5T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 880, 880, 8830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17275/55-19275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21
Total Price$44,815$72,865$74,365$90,075$120,100
Adjustments for Features0-6,320-6,320-11,185-15,310
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,815$66,545$68,045$78,890$104,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,500$12,345$38,245
Total Invoice$40,442$67,830$69,225$83,834$111,757
Adjustments for Features0-5,883-5,883-10,410-14,246
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,442$61,947$63,342$73,424$97,511
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,395$11,477$35,564

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20062013201320132013
ModelMDXGLGLGLGL
TrimTouringGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550GL63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Power door closers   $300$300
Power flip-out rear side windows $125$125$125$125
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system   $500$500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Around view cameras    $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Blind spot collision prevention    $150
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention    $150
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Side curtain airbags$350    
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500$500
Trailer sway control $25$25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack $300$300$300$300
Cargo cover $75$75$75$75
Cargo net   $40$40
Console with shifter$150    
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Roof rack$300    
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential$150    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   $25
Glass roof panel(s)    $300
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Running boards   $350$350
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Tow hook(s), rear$25    
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Cassette player$50    
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200$1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000    
HD radio $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125    
Headlight washers   $50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Folding third row seats$600    
Heated second row seats    $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75    
Manual recliner, third row seats$125    
Massage, driver seat   $100$100
Massage, passenger seat   $100$100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
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-folding third row seats $1000$1000$1000$1000
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
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$1000
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$7,350$13,670$13,670$18,535$22,660
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,320$6,320$11,185$15,310
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,883-5,883-10,410-14,246

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20062013
ModelMDXGL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in121.0 in
Length188.7 in201.6 in
Width77.0 in76.4 in
Height68.7 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,472 lb.5,402 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.4 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.2 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.1 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in38.5 in
Row 3 Headroom36.1 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room58.6 in50.5 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.3 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.6 ft349.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.5 ft393.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL350 BlueTEC

Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
iPod integration100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested125055%
Total Not Requested101545%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450

Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
iPod integration100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested125055%
Total Not Requested101545%

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