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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: $55,340

Acura MDX   
Difference: $26,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,746

Acura MDX   
Difference: $25,400

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112016201620162016
ModelMDXGLGLGLGL
TrimBaseGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550AMG GL63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,930 $64,550 $66,200 $91,300 $122,100
Base Invoice $39,410 $60,032 $61,566 $84,909 $112,623
Entertainment Package 1,900        
Advance Package 9,625        
Driver Assistance Package   2,800 2,800 1,950  
Premium 1 Package   4,410 4,410    
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,450 1,450    
Lighting Package   1,390 1,390    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950
Leather seating surfaces   1,620 1,620    
Adaptive dampers - electrical   800 800    
Heated second row seats   620 620 620  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   570 570    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720    
Entertainment Package 1,723        
Advance Package 8,728        
Driver Assistance Package   2,604 2,604 1,814  
Premium 1 Package   4,101 4,101    
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,349 1,349    
Lighting Package   1,293 1,293    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814
Leather seating surfaces   1,507 1,507    
Adaptive dampers - electrical   744 744    
Heated second row seats   577 577 577  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   530 530    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670    
Options (change) 11,525 16,330 16,330 4,520 1,950
Options (change) 10,451 15,189 15,189 4,205 1,814
Destination 885 925 925 925 925
Total Price $55,340 $81,805 $83,455 $96,745 $124,975
Total Invoice $50,746 $76,146 $77,680 $90,039 $115,362

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,717
Model Year20112016201620162016
ModelMDXGLGLGLGL
TrimBaseGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550AMG GL63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6240hp V6 D362hp V6429hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 1080, 880, 8830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19275/55-19275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21
Total Price$55,340$81,805$83,455$96,745$124,975
Adjustments for Features0-6,105-6,255-9,070-12,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,340$75,700$77,200$87,675$112,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,500$11,975$37,230
Total Invoice$50,746$76,146$77,680$90,039$115,362
Adjustments for Features0-5,683-5,822-8,441-11,119
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,746$70,463$71,858$81,598$104,243
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,395$11,135$33,780

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20112016201620162016
ModelMDXGLGLGLGL
TrimBaseGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550AMG GL63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850$850
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75$75$75$75
Power door closers   $300$300
Power flip-out rear side windows $125$125$125$125
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Semi-automated parking system   $500$500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras   $500$500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150$150
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention $150$150$150$150
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Trailer sway control $25$25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250$250$250$250
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    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$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 bumper protector $40$40$40$40
Running boards   $350$350
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0    
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
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
USB port$25    
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200
Compass $0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125    
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100    
Folding third row seats$600    
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim$250   $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200$200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
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
Synthetic suede headliner    $650
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
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   $0
Total Value of Features$7,950$14,055$14,205$17,020$19,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,105$6,255$9,070$12,045
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,683-5,822-8,441-11,119

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20112016
ModelMDXGL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in121.0 in
Length191.6 in201.6 in
Width78.5 in76.4 in
Height68.2 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,551 lb.5,372 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in38.5 in
Row 3 Headroom37.5 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.1 in50.5 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.1 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.9 ft349.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.5 ft393.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
255/50HR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
USB port25No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested321581%
Total Not Requested77519%

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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40022%
Total Not Requested140078%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
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
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested149056%
Total Not Requested115044%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40022%
Total Not Requested140078%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
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
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested149056%
Total Not Requested115044%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested120086%

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