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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: $57,400

Acura MDX Advance   
Difference: $22,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,090

Acura MDX Advance   
Difference: $20,815

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelMDXGL
TrimAdvanceGL450 / GL350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $54,505 $62,570
Base Invoice $50,365 $58,190
AWD 2,000  
Obstacle detection, rear   800
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
Cooled or ventilated front seats   570
Blind spot warning system   600
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
AWD 1,830  
Obstacle detection, rear   744
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
Cooled or ventilated front seats   530
Blind spot warning system   558
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Options (change) 2,000 15,955
Options (change) 1,830 14,840
Destination 895 875
Total Price $57,400 $79,400
Total Invoice $53,090 $73,905

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX Advance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,601
Model Year20142012
ModelMDXGL
TrimAdvanceGL450 / GL350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6335hp V8
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)546, 12610, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19275/55-19
Total Price$57,400$79,400
Adjustments for Features0-230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,400$79,170
Total Invoice$53,090$73,905
Adjustments for Features0-214
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,090$73,691

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20142012
ModelMDXGL
TrimAdvanceGL450 / GL350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Remote start$150 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control $250
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags $300
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Residual heat $50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
HDMI port$25 
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0 
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$10,025$10,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$230
Value of Feature Adjustments0-214

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20142012
ModelMDXGL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.0 in121.1 in
Length193.6 in200.6 in
Width77.2 in76.0 in
Height66.7 in72.4 in
Curb Weight4,255 lb.5,346 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.6 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom35.6 in38.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.7 in50.5 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom28.1 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.4 ft343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.4 ft383.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
HD radio50Yes
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 mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested279081%
Total Not Requested67519%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

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