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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: $43,475

Acura RDX   
Difference: $34,330

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,317

Acura RDX   
Difference: $31,107

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182015201520152015
ModelRDXGLGLGLGL
TrimBaseGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550GL63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,800 $63,600 $65,200 $89,950 $119,450
Base Invoice $33,995 $59,148 $60,636 $83,654 $111,089
Advance Package 6,700        
Lighting Package   1,390 1,390    
Premium 1 Package   4,410 4,410    
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970    
Driver Assistance Package   2,800 2,800 1,950  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720    
Cooled or ventilated front seats   570 570    
Leather seating surfaces   1,620 1,620    
Adaptive dampers - electrical   800 800    
Advance Package 6,347        
Lighting Package   1,293 1,293    
Premium 1 Package   4,101 4,101    
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902    
Driver Assistance Package   2,604 2,604 1,814  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670    
Cooled or ventilated front seats   530 530    
Leather seating surfaces   1,507 1,507    
Adaptive dampers - electrical   744 744    
Options (change) 6,700 13,280 13,280 1,950 0
Options (change) 6,347 12,351 12,351 1,814 0
Destination 975 925 925 925 925
Total Price $43,475 $77,805 $79,405 $92,825 $120,375
Total Invoice $41,317 $72,424 $73,912 $86,393 $112,014

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,377
Model Year20182015201520152015
ModelRDXGLGLGLGL
TrimBaseGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550GL63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine279hp V6240hp V6 D362hp V6429hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 1080, 880, 8830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18275/55-19275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21
Total Price$43,475$77,805$79,405$92,825$120,375
Adjustments for Features0-7,230-7,380-9,845-13,020
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,475$70,575$72,025$82,980$107,355
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,450$12,405$36,780
Total Invoice$41,317$72,424$73,912$86,393$112,014
Adjustments for Features0-6,730-6,869-9,163-12,116
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,317$65,694$67,043$77,230$99,898
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,349$11,536$34,204

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20182015201520152015
ModelRDXGLGLGLGL
TrimBaseGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550GL63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100
Active noise reduction$0    
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75$75$75$75
Power door closers   $300$300
Power flip-out rear side windows $125$125$125$125
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote start$150    
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras   $500$500
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150$150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100    
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention $150$150$150$150
Lane keeping assist$400    
Pedestrian detection$50    
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Side curtain airbags$350    
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500$500
Trailer sway control $25$25$25$25
Wide-view rear camera$0    
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250$250$250$250
Cargo net   $40$40
Console with shifter$150    
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250
Rear HVAC unit   $400$400
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   $25
Glass roof panel(s)    $300
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40$40
Running boards   $350$350
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0    
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0    
Surround sound$250  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
USB port$25    
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75    
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125    
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150
LED headlights$1000    
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50    
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100    
Heated second row seats    $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim    $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200$200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Massage, driver seat   $100$100
Massage, passenger seat   $100$100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power release, second row seats    $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000$1000$1000
Synthetic suede headliner    $650
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000$1000
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Machined alloy wheels$350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$6,800$14,030$14,180$16,645$19,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,230$7,380$9,845$13,020
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,730-6,869-9,163-12,116

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20182015
ModelRDXGL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.7 in121.0 in
Length184.4 in201.6 in
Width73.7 in76.4 in
Height65.0 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.5,372 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in38.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.1 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
26.149.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.3 ft393.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Fog lights125No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote start150No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Navigation system600Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Total Requested491580%
Total Not Requested125020%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL350 BlueTEC

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested171566%
Total Not Requested87534%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165092%
Total Not Requested1508%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested171566%
Total Not Requested87534%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165092%
Total Not Requested1508%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested125089%
Total Not Requested15011%

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