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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: $51,060

Acura RL   
Difference: $28,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,940

Acura RL   
Difference: $28,275

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelRLGL
TrimBaseGL550
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $46,680 $77,375
Base Invoice $41,935 $71,959
Technology Package 3,620  
iPod integration   375
Proximity key   1,110
Technology Package 3,245  
iPod integration   349
Proximity key   1,032
Options (change) 3,620 1,485
Options (change) 3,245 1,381
Destination 760 875
Total Price $51,060 $79,735
Total Invoice $45,940 $74,215

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,498
Model Year20092008
ModelRLGL
TrimBaseGL550
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6382hp V8
TransmissionT5T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18295/40-21
Total Price$51,060$79,735
Adjustments for Features0-8,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,060$71,380
Total Invoice$45,940$74,215
Adjustments for Features0-7,777
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,940$66,438

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20092008
ModelRLGL
TrimBaseGL550
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Power liftgate $350
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Rear bumper protector $40
Running boards $350
Skid plates $150
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Rear seat audio controls $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger 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 headrests, second row seats$50 
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Total Value of Features$5,340$13,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,355
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,777

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20092008
ModelRLGL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.2 in121.1 in
Length195.8 in200.6 in
Width72.7 in76.0 in
Height57.2 in72.4 in
Curb Weight4,083 lb.5,434 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 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
13.1 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.143.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.183.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested120079%
Total Not Requested32521%

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