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Acura RDX vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RDX vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,880

Acura RDX   
Difference: $30,190

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,208

Acura RDX   
Difference: $28,088

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelRDXGL
TrimBaseGL450 / GL320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,895 $55,900
Base Invoice $30,646 $51,987
Technology Package 3,100  
AWD 2,000  
Leather seating surfaces   2,100
Premium II Package   8,600
Voice control for nav and audio   510
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710
iPod integration   375
Technology Package 2,843  
AWD 1,834  
Leather seating surfaces   1,953
Premium II Package   7,998
Voice control for nav and audio   474
Metallic paint (extra cost)   660
iPod integration   349
Options (change) 5,100 12,295
Options (change) 4,677 11,434
Destination 885 875
Total Price $38,880 $69,070
Total Invoice $36,208 $64,296

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,191
Model Year20122008
ModelRDXGL
TrimBaseGL450 / GL320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4335hp V8
TransmissionT5T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18265/60-18
Total Price$38,880$69,070
Adjustments for Features0-6,335
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,880$62,735
Total Invoice$36,208$64,296
Adjustments for Features0-5,897
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,208$58,399

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20122008
ModelRDXGL
TrimBaseGL450 / GL320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Power liftgate $350
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags $300
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net $40
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
iPod integration $100
Rear seat audio controls $25
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Boost gauge$75 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger 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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,350$11,685
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,335
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,897

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20122008
ModelRDXGL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in121.1 in
Length180.7 in200.6 in
Width73.6 in76.0 in
Height65.2 in72.4 in
Curb Weight3,931 lb.5,280 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.8 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
27.843.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.6 ft383.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested37525%

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
Navigation system600Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Sunroof900Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Cargo area partition net40No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Total Requested297552%
Total Not Requested271548%

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