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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: $37,955

Acura RDX   
Difference: $30,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,950

Acura RDX   
Difference: $28,997

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelGLRDX
TrimGL450 / GL320Base
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $55,900 $33,895
Base Invoice $51,987 $31,164
Leather seating surfaces 2,100  
Premium II Package 8,600  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710  
Voice control for nav and audio 510  
Technology Package   3,300
Leather seating surfaces 1,953  
Premium II Package 7,998  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660  
Voice control for nav and audio 474  
Technology Package   3,026
Options (change) 11,920 3,300
Options (change) 11,085 3,026
Destination 875 760
Total Price $68,695 $37,955
Total Invoice $63,947 $34,950

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,821
Model Year20082009
ModelGLRDX
TrimGL450 / GL320Base
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine335hp V8240hp I4
TransmissionT7T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/18 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18235/55-18
Total Price$68,695$37,955
Adjustments for Features-6,6350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,060$37,955
Total Invoice$63,947$34,950
Adjustments for Features-6,1760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,771$34,950

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20082009
ModelGLRDX
TrimGL450 / GL320Base
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rear side airbags$300 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Boost gauge $75
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $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 height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding third row seats$1000 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$11,910$5,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,635$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,1760

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Acura RDX features.

Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20082009
ModelGLRDX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.1 in104.3 in
Length200.6 in180.7 in
Width76.0 in73.6 in
Height72.4 in65.2 in
Curb Weight5,280 lb.3,968 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in37.6 in
Row 3 Headroom38.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		14.3 ft327.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		43.8 ft327.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		83.3 ft360.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Acura RDX specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
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 mirror150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Total Requested297552%
Total Not Requested271548%

Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested37525%

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