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

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Acura RL vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $53,715

Acura RL   
Difference: $23,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,908

Acura RL   
Difference: $23,577

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062016201620162016
ModelRLGLGLGLGL
TrimBaseGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550AMG GL63
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $49,300 $64,550 $66,200 $91,300 $122,100
Base Invoice $43,912 $60,032 $61,566 $84,909 $112,623
Technology Package 3,800        
Lighting Package   1,390 1,390    
Premium 1 Package   4,410 4,410    
Driver Assistance Package   2,800 2,800 1,950  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720    
Sunshades, second row   380 380 380 380
Leather seating surfaces   1,620 1,620    
Technology Package 3,381        
Lighting Package   1,293 1,293    
Premium 1 Package   4,101 4,101    
Driver Assistance Package   2,604 2,604 1,814  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670    
Sunshades, second row   353 353 353 353
Leather seating surfaces   1,507 1,507    
Options (change) 3,800 11,320 11,320 2,330 380
Options (change) 3,381 10,528 10,528 2,167 353
Destination 615 925 925 925 925
Total Price $53,715 $76,795 $78,445 $94,555 $123,405
Total Invoice $47,908 $71,485 $73,019 $88,001 $113,901

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,651
Model Year20062016201620162016
ModelRLGLGLGLGL
TrimBaseGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550AMG GL63
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6240hp V6 D362hp V6429hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionT5T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 1080, 880, 8830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/680-460275/55-19275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21
Total Price$53,715$76,795$78,445$94,555$123,405
Adjustments for Features0-7,440-7,590-11,755-14,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,715$69,355$70,855$82,800$109,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,500$13,445$40,020
Total Invoice$47,908$71,485$73,019$88,001$113,901
Adjustments for Features0-6,926-7,065-10,940-12,949
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,908$64,559$65,954$77,061$100,952
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,395$12,502$36,393

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20062016201620162016
ModelRLGLGLGLGL
TrimBaseGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550AMG GL63
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100
Active noise reduction$0    
Adaptive cruise control$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850$850
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
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Semi-automated parking system   $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power$225    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Around view cameras   $500$500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200
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 departure warning $200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300
Rearview camera $200$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Side curtain airbags$350    
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500$500
Tires, run-flat$150    
Trailer sway control $25$25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250$250$250$250
Cargo cover $75$75$75$75
Cargo net$40  $40$40
Console with shifter$150    
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100    
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250
Rear HVAC unit   $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Glass roof panel(s)    $300
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Running boards   $350$350
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25    
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200
Compass $0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125    
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300
Heated second row seats    $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $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 height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger 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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50    
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000$1000$1000
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$7,315$14,755$14,905$19,070$21,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,440$7,590$11,755$14,030
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,926-7,065-10,940-12,949

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20062016
ModelRLGL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.2 in121.0 in
Length193.6 in201.6 in
Width72.2 in76.4 in
Height57.1 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,013 lb.5,372 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 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
13.1 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.149.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.193.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Tires, run-flat150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
245/680VR460 tires400No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested85061%
Total Not Requested55039%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL350 BlueTEC

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
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 mirror75No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
iPod integration100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested162562%
Total Not Requested101538%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested160089%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
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 mirror75No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
iPod integration100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested162562%
Total Not Requested101538%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested160089%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested120086%

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