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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: $47,550

Acura MDX   
Difference: $23,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,272

Acura MDX   
Difference: $22,590

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelMDXGL
TrimBaseGL450 / GL320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,990 $55,900
Base Invoice $37,252 $51,987
Entertainment Package 1,750  
Technology Package 4,050  
Leather seating surfaces   2,100
Premium II Package   8,600
Heating Package   810
Voice control for nav and audio   510
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710
Entertainment Package 1,587  
Technology Package 3,673  
Leather seating surfaces   1,953
Premium II Package   7,998
Heating Package   753
Voice control for nav and audio   474
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,162
Metallic paint (extra cost)   660
Options (change) 5,800 13,980
Options (change) 5,260 13,000
Destination 760 875
Total Price $47,550 $70,755
Total Invoice $43,272 $65,862

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,359
Model Year20092008
ModelMDXGL
TrimBaseGL450 / GL320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6335hp V8
TransmissionT5T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/20 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18265/60-18
Total Price$47,550$70,755
Adjustments for Features0-4,545
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,550$66,210
Total Invoice$43,272$65,862
Adjustments for Features0-4,231
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,272$61,631

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20092008
ModelMDXGL
TrimBaseGL450 / GL320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags $300
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo cover $75
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Residual heat $50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,925$9,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,545
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,231

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See a complete comparison of Acura MDX vs. Mercedes-Benz GL features.

Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20092008
ModelMDXGL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in121.1 in
Length190.7 in200.6 in
Width78.5 in76.0 in
Height68.2 in72.4 in
Curb Weight4,535 lb.5,280 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom35.7 in38.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.1 in50.5 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.1 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.0 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		42.9 ft343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		83.5 ft383.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Acura MDX vs. Mercedes-Benz GL specs.

Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested120092%
Total Not Requested1008%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested150080%
Total Not Requested37520%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Surround sound250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Sunroof900Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Cargo area partition net40No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Heat-reflective glass0No
Total Requested412572%
Total Not Requested156528%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

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