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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: $49,500

Acura MDX   
Difference: $23,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,860

Acura MDX   
Difference: $22,319

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelMDXGL
TrimBaseGL450 / GL320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,030 $58,200
Base Invoice $39,863 $54,126
Technology Package 3,675  
Entertainment Package 1,900  
Leather seating surfaces   2,130
Premium II Package   8,650
Heating Package   820
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,850
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Technology Package 3,363  
Entertainment Package 1,739  
Leather seating surfaces   1,981
Premium II Package   8,044
Heating Package   763
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,720
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Options (change) 5,575 14,170
Options (change) 5,102 13,178
Destination 895 875
Total Price $49,500 $73,245
Total Invoice $45,860 $68,179

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,134
Model Year20122009
ModelMDXGL
TrimBaseGL450 / GL320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6335hp V8
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18275/55-19
Total Price$49,500$73,245
Adjustments for Features0-5,570
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,500$67,675
Total Invoice$45,860$68,179
Adjustments for Features0-5,185
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,860$62,994

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20122009
ModelMDXGL
TrimBaseGL450 / GL320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
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 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$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 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, 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
Total Value of Features$5,700$11,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,570
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,185

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20122009
ModelMDXGL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in121.1 in
Length191.6 in200.6 in
Width78.5 in76.0 in
Height68.2 in72.4 in
Curb Weight4,550 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 Headroom37.5 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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Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Total Requested109073%
Total Not Requested40027%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
HD radio50No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Media drive, large15Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
SD Card slot25No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Proximity key250No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Cargo area partition net40No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested346563%
Total Not Requested201537%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

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