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

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Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Acura RDX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,475

Acura RDX   
Difference: $35,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,317

Acura RDX   
Difference: $31,991

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162018
ModelGLGLGLGLRDX
TrimGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550AMG GL63Base
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $64,550 $66,200 $91,300 $122,100 $35,800
Base Invoice $60,032 $61,566 $84,909 $112,623 $33,995
Lighting Package 1,390 1,390      
Premium 1 Package 4,410 4,410      
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 2,800 1,950    
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720      
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620      
Cooled or ventilated front seats 570 570      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 800 800      
Advance Package         6,700
Lighting Package 1,293 1,293      
Premium 1 Package 4,101 4,101      
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 2,604 1,814    
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670      
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507      
Cooled or ventilated front seats 530 530      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 744 744      
Advance Package         6,347
Options (change) 13,280 13,280 1,950 0 6,700
Options (change) 12,351 12,351 1,814 0 6,347
Destination 925 925 925 925 975
Total Price $78,755 $80,405 $94,175 $123,025 $43,475
Total Invoice $73,308 $74,842 $87,648 $113,548 $41,317

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,215
Model Year20162016201620162018
ModelGLGLGLGLRDX
TrimGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550AMG GL63Base
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6 D362hp V6429hp V8550hp V8279hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8830, 14830, 14410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21235/60-18
Total Price$78,755$80,405$94,175$123,025$43,475
Adjustments for Features-7,280-7,430-9,895-13,0700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,475$72,975$84,280$109,955$43,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,500$12,805$38,480$0
Total Invoice$73,308$74,842$87,648$113,548$41,317
Adjustments for Features-6,776-6,916-9,209-12,0630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,532$67,926$78,439$101,485$41,317
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,394$11,907$34,953$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20162016201620162018
ModelGLGLGLGLRDX
TrimGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550AMG GL63Base
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD    $0
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 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
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$14,080$14,230$16,695$19,870$6,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,280$7,430$9,895$13,070$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,776-6,916-9,209-12,0630

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20162018
ModelGLRDX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.0 in105.7 in
Length201.6 in184.4 in
Width76.4 in73.7 in
Height72.8 in65.0 in
Curb Weight5,372 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in38.3 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom35.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft326.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.4 ft326.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
93.8 ft361.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL350 BlueTEC

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
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested171565%
Total Not Requested92535%
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-speed or partial200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165092%
Total Not Requested1508%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450

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
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested171565%
Total Not Requested92535%
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-speed or partial200Yes
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-speed or partial200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested125089%
Total Not Requested15011%

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
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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested491580%
Total Not Requested125020%

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