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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: $44,460

Acura RDX   
Difference: $35,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,879

Acura RDX   
Difference: $32,336

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162008
ModelRDXGL
TrimBaseGL550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,370 $77,375
Base Invoice $33,287 $71,959
Advance Package 6,650  
AWD 1,500  
iPod integration   375
Proximity key   1,110
Advance Package 6,243  
AWD 1,409  
iPod integration   349
Proximity key   1,032
Options (change) 8,150 1,485
Options (change) 7,652 1,381
Destination 940 875
Total Price $44,460 $79,735
Total Invoice $41,879 $74,215

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,399
Model Year20162008
ModelRDXGL
TrimBaseGL550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine279hp V6382hp V8
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18295/40-21
Total Price$44,460$79,735
Adjustments for Features0-4,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,460$75,505
Total Invoice$41,879$74,215
Adjustments for Features0-3,937
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,879$70,278

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20162008
ModelRDXGL
TrimBaseGL550
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 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags $300
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Trailer sway control $25
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net $40
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Residual heat $50
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler$200 
Running boards $350
Skid plates $150
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, remote $200
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
Rear seat audio controls $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Heated second row seats $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length 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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$9,090$13,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,230
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,937

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See a complete comparison of Acura RDX vs. Mercedes-Benz GL features.

Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20162008
ModelRDXGL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.7 in121.1 in
Length184.4 in200.6 in
Width73.7 in76.0 in
Height65.0 in72.4 in
Curb Weight3,902 lb.5,434 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 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		26.1 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		26.143.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		61.3 ft383.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Acura RDX vs. Mercedes-Benz GL specs.

Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
Remote start150No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Navigation system600Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Total Requested295048%
Total Not Requested321552%

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