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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: $34,065

Acura ILX   
Difference: $19,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,403

Acura ILX   
Difference: $17,891

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018200820082008
ModelILXSLKSLKSLK
TrimBaseSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $28,100 $44,150 $49,450 $63,200
Base Invoice $26,701 $41,060 $45,988 $58,776
Technology Plus Package 5,000      
Lighting Package   1,010 1,010 1,010
Heating Package   980 980  
Premium II Package   3,995 3,995 1,410
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710 710 710
iPod integration   375 375 375
Automatic climate control, front   720 720 720
Navigation system   1,200 1,200 1,200
Technology Plus Package 4,737      
Lighting Package   939 939 939
Heating Package   911 911  
Premium II Package   3,715 3,715 1,311
Metallic paint (extra cost)   659 659 659
iPod integration   349 349 349
Automatic climate control, front   670 670 670
Navigation system   1,116 1,116 1,116
Options (change) 5,000 8,990 8,990 5,425
Options (change) 4,737 8,359 8,359 5,044
Destination 965 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $34,065 $54,015 $59,315 $70,800
Total Invoice $32,403 $50,294 $55,222 $65,995

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura ILX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,242
Model Year2018200820082008
ModelILXSLKSLKSLK
TrimBaseSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine201hp I4228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8
TransmissionS8M6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)365, 10380, 11380, 11380, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$34,065$54,015$59,315$70,800
Adjustments for Features0-2,845-3,895-4,145
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,065$51,170$55,420$66,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,250$15,485
Total Invoice$32,403$50,294$55,222$65,995
Adjustments for Features0-2,649-3,626-3,864
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,403$47,645$51,596$62,131
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,951$14,486

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Features Comparison: Acura ILX vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year2018200820082008
ModelILXSLKSLKSLK
TrimBaseSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed automated manual$1300   
6-speed manual $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0   
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Cruise control $150$150$150
Power rear side windows$200   
Proximity key$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200   
Blind spot warning system$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Forward collision warning$200   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure warning$200   
Lane keeping assist$400   
Pedestrian detection$50   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0   
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor$50   
Side curtain airbags$350   
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Wide-view rear camera$0   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
App support$0   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0   
HD radio$50   
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive$15   
MP3-compatible player$50   
Siri Eyes Free support$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Traffic + travel information$25   
USB port$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Compass$0   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights $125$125$125
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
LED headlights$1000   
Spotter mirror(s)$50   
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Folding second row seats$300   
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150 
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300
Partial leather seating sufaces$450   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power height adjuster, 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 - mechanical$100   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  $100
Total Value of Features$7,990$10,835$11,885$12,135
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,845$3,895$4,145
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,649-3,626-3,864

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Specifications Comparison: Acura ILX vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20182008
ModelILXSLK
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase105.1 in95.7 in
Length181.9 in160.7 in
Width70.6 in70.4 in
Height55.6 in51.0 in
Curb Weight3,094 lb.3,210 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.3 in54.6 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 Room51.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.3 ft36.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.39.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura ILX

Technology Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 365W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Compass0No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
App support0No
Total Requested235050%
Total Not Requested234050%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested174058%
Total Not Requested125042%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested174058%
Total Not Requested125042%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested40053%
Total Not Requested35047%

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