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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: $49,750

Acura MDX   
Difference: $27,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,089

Acura MDX   
Difference: $25,984

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelMDXGL
TrimBaseGL450 / GL350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,280 $62,570
Base Invoice $40,092 $58,190
Technology Package 3,675  
Entertainment Package 1,900  
Leather seating surfaces   1,930
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,450
Premium 2 Package   6,330
Lighting Package   985
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,950
Heated second row seats   620
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Technology Package 3,363  
Entertainment Package 1,739  
Leather seating surfaces   1,795
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,349
Premium 2 Package   5,887
Lighting Package   916
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,814
Heated second row seats   577
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Options (change) 5,575 13,985
Options (change) 5,102 13,008
Destination 895 875
Total Price $49,750 $77,430
Total Invoice $46,089 $72,073

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,488
Model Year20132012
ModelMDXGL
TrimBaseGL450 / GL350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6335hp V8
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10610, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18275/55-19
Total Price$49,750$77,430
Adjustments for Features0-4,830
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,750$72,600
Total Invoice$46,089$72,073
Adjustments for Features0-4,496
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,089$67,577

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20132012
ModelMDXGL
TrimBaseGL450 / GL350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
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
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rear side airbags $300
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
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
Fog lights$125 
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
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver 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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Total Value of Features$5,675$10,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,830
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,496

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20132012
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.5,346 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 / GL350

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Media drive, large15Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
iPod integration100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
SD Card slot25No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested241570%
Total Not Requested105030%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

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