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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: $47,645

Acura RDX   
Difference: $24,735

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212008
ModelRDXRDXGL
TrimBasePMC EditionGL450 / GL320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,400 $51,000 $55,900
Advance Package 6,700 6,700  
AWD 1,500    
Premium II Package     8,600
Leather seating surfaces     2,100
Metallic paint (extra cost)     710
iPod integration     375
Proximity key     1,110
Voice control for nav and audio     510
Adaptive cruise control     2,200
Advance Package 6,347 6,347  
AWD 1,421    
Premium II Package     7,998
Leather seating surfaces     1,953
Metallic paint (extra cost)     660
iPod integration     349
Proximity key     1,032
Voice control for nav and audio     474
Adaptive cruise control     2,046
Options (change) 8,200 6,700 15,605
Options (change) 7,768 6,347 14,512
Destination 1,045 1,045 875
Total Price $47,645 $58,745 $72,380

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura RDX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura RDX PMC Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $57,836
Model Year202120212008
ModelRDXRDXGL
TrimBasePMC EditionGL450 / GL320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine272hp I4272hp I4335hp V8
TransmissionT10T10T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/27 MPG21/27 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10410, 10440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19255/45-20265/60-18
Total Price$47,645$58,745$72,380
Adjustments for Features00-2,305
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,645$58,745$70,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,100$0

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year202120212008
ModelRDXRDXGL
TrimBasePMC EditionGL450 / GL320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500$1500 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125
Remote start$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Hill descent control  $250
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rear side airbags  $300
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Trailer sway control  $25
Wide-view rear camera$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net  $40
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Residual heat  $50
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, remote  $200
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
Media drive$15$15 
Rear seat audio controls  $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear  $100
Headlight washers  $50
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$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 - mechanical$100$100 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$9,490$9,490$11,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$2,305
Value of Feature Adjustments00-2,146

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20212008
ModelRDXGL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in121.1 in
Length186.8 in200.6 in
Width74.8 in76.0 in
Height65.7 in72.4 in
Curb Weight4,019 lb.5,280 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.1 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 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
31.1 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
31.143.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.9 ft383.3 ft3

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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
Remote start150No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Navigation system600Yes
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
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Total Requested295048%
Total Not Requested321552%

Option Package Details
Acura RDX PMC Edition

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote start150No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Navigation system600Yes
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
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Total Requested295048%
Total Not Requested321552%

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, leather250No
Total Requested105070%
Total Not Requested45030%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
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 mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Total Requested395069%
Total Not Requested174031%

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