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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: $57,045

Acura RL   
Difference: $20,500

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,187

Acura RL   
Difference: $19,996

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014201420142014
ModelRLGLGLGLGL
TrimBaseGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550GL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,200 $63,000 $64,550 $88,600 $118,160
Base Invoice $44,098 $58,590 $60,032 $82,398 $109,889
Advance Package 7,950        
Lighting Package   1,390 1,390    
Premium 1 Package   3,680 3,680    
Driver Assistance Package   2,800 2,800 1,950  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720    
Sunshades, second row   380 380 380 380
Special order charge   250 250 250 250
Cooled or ventilated front seats   570 570    
Leather seating surfaces   1,620 1,620    
Proximity key   650 650    
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   590 590   0
Advance Package 7,194        
Lighting Package   1,293 1,293    
Premium 1 Package   3,422 3,422    
Driver Assistance Package   2,604 2,604 1,814  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670    
Sunshades, second row   353 353 353 353
Special order charge   233 233 233 233
Cooled or ventilated front seats   530 530    
Leather seating surfaces   1,507 1,507    
Proximity key   605 605    
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   549 549   0
Options (change) 7,950 13,620 13,620 2,580 630
Options (change) 7,194 12,668 12,668 2,400 586
Destination 895 925 925 925 925
Total Price $57,045 $77,545 $79,095 $92,105 $119,715
Total Invoice $52,187 $72,183 $73,625 $85,723 $111,400

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,475
Model Year20122014201420142014
ModelRLGLGLGLGL
TrimBaseGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550GL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6240hp V6 D362hp V8429hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7T7T7
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)245/45-18275/55-19275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21
Total Price$57,045$77,545$79,095$92,105$119,715
Adjustments for Features0-8,080-8,080-11,045-14,370
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,045$69,465$71,015$81,060$105,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,550$11,595$35,880
Total Invoice$52,187$72,183$73,625$85,723$111,400
Adjustments for Features0-7,521-7,521-10,280-13,372
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,187$64,662$66,104$75,443$98,028
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,442$10,781$33,366

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20122014201420142014
ModelRLGLGLGLGL
TrimBaseGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550GL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
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$500$500
Sunshade, rear, power$225    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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$150$150
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Side curtain airbags$350    
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$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 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
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
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 bumper protector $40$40$40$40
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
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0    
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
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250  $250$250
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 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$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300
Heated second row seats    $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim$250   $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200$200$200$200
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 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-folding headrests, second row seats$50    
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000$1000$1000
Synthetic suede headliner    $650
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
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$7,190$15,270$15,270$18,235$21,560
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,080$8,080$11,045$14,370
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,521-7,521-10,280-13,372

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20122014
ModelRLGL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.2 in121.0 in
Length195.8 in201.6 in
Width72.7 in76.4 in
Height57.2 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,100 lb.5,402 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
13.8 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.849.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.893.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested2825100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
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
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested152565%
Total Not Requested81535%
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-speed200Yes
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%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
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
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested152565%
Total Not Requested81535%
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-speed200Yes
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-speed200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested120086%

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