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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: $40,315

Acura RDX   
Difference: $39,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,861

Acura RDX   
Difference: $36,354

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082013
ModelGLRDX
TrimGL550Base
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $77,375 $34,320
Base Invoice $71,959 $32,245
iPod integration 375  
Proximity key 1,110  
Technology Package   3,700
AWD   1,400
iPod integration 349  
Proximity key 1,032  
Technology Package   3,424
AWD   1,297
Options (change) 1,485 5,100
Options (change) 1,381 4,721
Destination 875 895
Total Price $79,735 $40,315
Total Invoice $74,215 $37,861

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,494
Model Year20082013
ModelGLRDX
TrimGL550Base
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8273hp V6
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/18 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-21235/60-18
Total Price$79,735$40,315
Adjustments for Features-8,4450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,290$40,315
Total Invoice$74,215$37,861
Adjustments for Features-7,8600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,355$37,861

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20082013
ModelGLRDX
TrimGL550Base
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
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 rack$300 
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
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Running boards$350 
Skid plates$150 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, remote$200 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
Rear seat audio controls$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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 height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver 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 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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Total Value of Features$13,185$4,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,445$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,8600

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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 Year20082013
ModelGLRDX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.1 in105.7 in
Length200.6 in183.5 in
Width76.0 in73.7 in
Height72.4 in66.1 in
Curb Weight5,434 lb.3,838 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in38.3 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 ft326.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		43.8 ft326.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		83.3 ft361.3 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Power liftgate350Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested212584%
Total Not Requested39016%

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