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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: $59,645

Acura MDX Advance   
Difference: $14,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,027

Acura MDX Advance   
Difference: $13,262

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182008
ModelMDXGL
TrimAdvanceGL450 / GL320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $54,650 $55,900
Base Invoice $51,284 $51,987
AWD 2,000  
Entertainment Package 2,000  
Premium II Package   8,600
Heating Package   810
Leather seating surfaces   2,100
Adaptive cruise control   2,200
iPod integration   375
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710
Proximity key   1,110
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,250
Voice control for nav and audio   510
AWD 1,874  
Entertainment Package 1,874  
Premium II Package   7,998
Heating Package   753
Leather seating surfaces   1,953
Adaptive cruise control   2,046
iPod integration   349
Metallic paint (extra cost)   660
Proximity key   1,032
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,162
Voice control for nav and audio   474
Options (change) 4,000 17,665
Options (change) 3,748 16,427
Destination 995 875
Total Price $59,645 $74,440
Total Invoice $56,027 $69,289

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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: $17,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,488
Model Year20182008
ModelMDXGL
TrimAdvanceGL450 / GL320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp I6335hp V8
TransmissionT9T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)546, 12440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20265/60-18
Total Price$59,645$74,440
Adjustments for Features-2,3700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,275$74,440
Total Invoice$56,027$69,289
Adjustments for Features-2,2260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,801$69,289

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20182008
ModelMDXGL
TrimAdvanceGL450 / GL320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Display key$50 
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
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Residual heat $50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, remote $200
HD radio$50 
HDMI port$25 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
LED headlights$1000 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0 
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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$11,465$9,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,370$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2260

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20182008
ModelMDXGL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.0 in121.1 in
Length196.2 in200.6 in
Width77.2 in76.0 in
Height67.4 in72.4 in
Curb Weight4,215 lb.5,280 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
15.0 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
Acura MDX Advance

Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
AC power outlet100No
Additional screen for entertainment system200No
HDMI port25No
ELS, 546W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100056%
Total Not Requested77544%

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
Sunroof900Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Cargo area partition net40No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Total Requested465082%
Total Not Requested104018%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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