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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: $19,910

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,403

Acura ILX   
Difference: $17,858

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201220122012
ModelILXSLKSLKSLK
TrimBaseSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $28,100 $42,500 $54,800 $67,500
Base Invoice $26,701 $39,525 $50,964 $62,775
Technology Plus Package 5,000      
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
Proximity key   650 650 650
Upgraded leather upholstery   630    
Leather seating surfaces   770    
Technology Plus Package 4,737      
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
Proximity key   605 605 605
Upgraded leather upholstery   586    
Leather seating surfaces   716    
Options (change) 5,000 10,600 9,200 5,370
Options (change) 4,737 9,861 8,559 4,996
Destination 965 875 875 875
Total Price $34,065 $53,975 $64,875 $73,745
Total Invoice $32,403 $50,261 $60,398 $68,646

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura ILX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,495
Model Year2018201220122012
ModelILXSLKSLKSLK
TrimBaseSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine201hp I4201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8
TransmissionS8M6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)365, 10500, 11500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$34,065$53,975$64,875$73,745
Adjustments for Features0-4,685-5,835-6,360
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,065$49,290$59,040$67,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,750$18,095
Total Invoice$32,403$50,261$60,398$68,646
Adjustments for Features0-4,363-5,432-5,920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,403$45,898$54,966$62,726
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,068$16,828

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Features Comparison: Acura ILX vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year2018201220122012
ModelILXSLKSLKSLK
TrimBaseSLK250SLK350SLK55 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   
Remote app $25$25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200   
Blind spot warning system$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
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   
Roll bar $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50   
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
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   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $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
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
App support$0   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Interior ambient lighting$150  $150
LED headlights$1000   
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
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$100$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$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 - electrical $500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,375$12,060$13,210$13,735
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,685$5,835$6,360
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,363-5,432-5,920

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Specifications Comparison: Acura ILX vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20182012
ModelILXSLK
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase105.1 in95.7 in
Length181.9 in162.8 in
Width70.6 in71.5 in
Height55.6 in51.2 in
Curb Weight3,094 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.3 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 Room51.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.3 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.310.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura ILX

Technology Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
ELS, 365W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Compass0Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
App support0No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested254054%
Total Not Requested215046%

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 surfaces900No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested850100%
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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