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Acura ILX vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura ILX vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,295

Acura ILX 2.0L   
Difference: $21,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,437

Acura ILX 2.0L   
Difference: $19,587

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201220122012
ModelILXILXSLKSLKSLK
Trim2.0LHybridSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $25,900 $28,900 $42,500 $54,800 $67,500
Base Invoice $24,452 $27,229 $39,525 $50,964 $62,775
Premium Package 3,300        
Technology Package 2,200 5,500      
Lighting Package     1,090 1,090 1,090
Multimedia Package     2,150 2,150 2,150
Premium 1 Package     2,590 2,590  
Automatic climate control, front     760 760 760
Dynamic Handling Package     990 990  
Special order charge     250 250  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720
Rear spoiler     375 375  
Proximity key     650 650 650
Leather seating surfaces     770    
Premium Package 3,054        
Technology Package 2,036 5,090      
Lighting Package     1,014 1,014 1,014
Multimedia Package     2,000 2,000 2,000
Premium 1 Package     2,409 2,409  
Automatic climate control, front     707 707 707
Dynamic Handling Package     921 921  
Special order charge     233 233  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670 670
Rear spoiler     349 349  
Proximity key     605 605 605
Leather seating surfaces     716    
Options (change) 5,500 5,500 10,345 9,575 5,370
Options (change) 5,090 5,090 9,624 8,908 4,996
Destination 895 895 875 875 875
Total Price $32,295 $35,295 $53,720 $65,250 $73,745
Total Invoice $30,437 $33,214 $50,024 $60,747 $68,646

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura ILX vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura ILX 2.0L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,664
Model Year20132013201220122012
ModelILXILXSLKSLKSLK
Trim2.0LHybridSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine150hp I4111hp I4 H201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8
TransmissionT5CVT-7M6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)365, 10365, 10500, 11500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$32,295$35,295$53,720$65,250$73,745
Adjustments for Features0-100-7,435-8,585-8,910
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,295$35,195$46,285$56,665$64,835
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,900$0$10,380$18,550
Total Invoice$30,437$33,214$50,024$60,747$68,646
Adjustments for Features0-94-6,923-7,993-8,294
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,437$33,120$43,101$52,754$60,352
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,683$0$9,653$17,251

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Features Comparison: Acura ILX vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20132013201220122012
ModelILXILXSLKSLKSLK
Trim2.0LHybridSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000    
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100   
6-speed manual  $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0    
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Remote app  $25$25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Rearview camera$200$200   
Roll bar  $200$200$200
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150  $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900   
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0   
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50
Pandora internet radio connectivity$0$0   
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Compass  $0$0$0
Detailed driving style feedback $100   
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  $150
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50   
Folding second row seats$300    
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150$150$150
No leather in second row  $-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100   
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,725$3,825$11,160$12,310$12,635
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100$7,435$8,585$8,910
Value of Feature Adjustments0-94-6,923-7,993-8,294

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Specifications Comparison: Acura ILX vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20132012
ModelILXSLK
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase105.1 in95.7 in
Length179.1 in162.8 in
Width70.6 in71.5 in
Height55.6 in51.2 in
Curb Weight2,911 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom35.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.4 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.410.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura ILX 2.0L

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/45VR17 tires400No
Active noise reduction0No
Unbranded, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested245077%
Total Not Requested75023%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
ELS, 365W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested109076%
Total Not Requested35024%

Option Package Details
Acura ILX Hybrid

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
ELS, 365W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested354091%
Total Not Requested3509%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900106%
Total Not Requested-50-6%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested74077%
Total Not Requested22523%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested76560%
Total Not Requested50040%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested74077%
Total Not Requested22523%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested76560%
Total Not Requested50040%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested74077%
Total Not Requested22523%

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