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

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Acura MDX vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,410

Acura MDX   
Difference: $9,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,403

Acura MDX   
Difference: $9,960

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelMDXSLKSLKSLK
TrimBaseSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $40,195 $44,150 $49,450 $63,200
Base Invoice $36,514 $41,060 $45,988 $58,776
Technology Package 3,500      
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
Automatic climate control, front   720 720 720
Navigation system   1,200 1,200 1,200
CD changer, remote   450 450 450
Technology Package 3,174      
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
Automatic climate control, front   670 670 670
Navigation system   1,116 1,116 1,116
CD changer, remote   418 418 418
Options (change) 3,500 9,065 9,065 5,500
Options (change) 3,174 8,428 8,428 5,113
Destination 715 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $44,410 $54,090 $59,390 $70,875
Total Invoice $40,403 $50,363 $55,291 $66,064

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,648
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelMDXSLKSLKSLK
TrimBaseSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine300hp V6228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8
TransmissionT5M6T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10380, 11380, 11380, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$44,410$54,090$59,390$70,875
Adjustments for Features0-335-1,385-1,635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,410$53,755$58,005$69,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,250$15,485
Total Invoice$40,403$50,363$55,291$66,064
Adjustments for Features0-312-1,289-1,524
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,403$50,051$54,002$64,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,951$14,489

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year2008200820082008
ModelMDXSLKSLKSLK
TrimBaseSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed manual $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor$50   
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Rear wiper$175   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD changer, remote $200$200$200
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0   
MP3-compatible player$50   
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic information$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
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Folding second row seats$300   
Folding third row seats$600   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$8,100$8,435$9,485$9,735
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$335$1,385$1,635
Value of Feature Adjustments0-312-1,289-1,524

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20082008
ModelMDXSLK
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase108.3 in95.7 in
Length190.7 in160.7 in
Width78.5 in70.4 in
Height68.2 in51.0 in
Curb Weight4,540 lb.3,210 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Headroom35.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft36.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.9 ft36.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.5 ft39.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested85056%
Total Not Requested67544%

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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Total Requested211571%
Total Not Requested87529%

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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Total Requested211571%
Total Not Requested87529%

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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