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

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Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Acura RL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $56,035

Acura RL   
Difference: $29,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,814

Acura RL   
Difference: $28,600

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011
ModelGLRL
TrimGL550Base
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $84,450 $47,200
Base Invoice $78,539 $42,801
Advance Package   7,950
Advance Package   7,128
Options (change) 0 7,950
Options (change) 0 7,128
Destination 875 885
Total Price $85,325 $56,035
Total Invoice $79,414 $50,814

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,415
Model Year20112011
ModelGLRL
TrimGL550Base
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8300hp V6
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/17 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 12260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-21245/45-18
Total Price$85,325$56,035
Adjustments for Features-7,7200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,605$56,035
Total Invoice$79,414$50,814
Adjustments for Features-7,1850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$72,229$50,814

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Acura RL

Model Year20112011
ModelGLRL
TrimGL550Base
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power liftgate$350 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
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 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic 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 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Total Value of Features$13,445$5,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,720$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,1850

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Acura RL

Model Year20112011
ModelGLRL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase121.1 in110.2 in
Length200.6 in195.8 in
Width76.0 in72.7 in
Height72.4 in57.2 in
Curb Weight5,545 lb.4,099 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in36.3 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 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.3 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
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
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested197570%
Total Not Requested85030%

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