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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: $53,550

Acura MDX   
Difference: $3,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,567

Acura MDX   
Difference: $3,855

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220142014
ModelMDXSLKSLK
TrimBaseSLK250SLK350
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $43,030 $43,525 $56,225
Base Invoice $39,863 $40,478 $52,289
Advance Package 9,625    
Multimedia Package   2,150 2,150
Premium 1 Package   2,590 2,590
Lighting Package   1,390 1,390
Dynamic Handling Package   990 990
Special order charge   250 250
Distronic Plus Package   2,950 2,950
Automatic climate control, front   760 760
Leather seating surfaces   770  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Rear spoiler   350 350
Advance Package 8,809    
Multimedia Package   2,000 2,000
Premium 1 Package   2,409 2,409
Lighting Package   1,293 1,293
Dynamic Handling Package   921 921
Special order charge   233 233
Distronic Plus Package   2,744 2,744
Automatic climate control, front   707 707
Leather seating surfaces   716  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670
Rear spoiler   326 326
Options (change) 9,625 12,920 12,150
Options (change) 8,809 12,019 11,303
Destination 895 925 925
Total Price $53,550 $57,370 $69,300
Total Invoice $49,567 $53,422 $64,517

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,541
Model Year201220142014
ModelMDXSLKSLK
TrimBaseSLK250SLK350
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine300hp V6201hp I4302hp V6
TransmissionT6M6T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$53,550$57,370$69,300
Adjustments for Features0-2,485-3,635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,550$54,885$65,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,780
Total Invoice$49,567$53,422$64,517
Adjustments for Features0-2,314-3,384
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,567$51,108$61,133
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,025

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year201220142014
ModelMDXSLKSLK
TrimBaseSLK250SLK350
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Power liftgate$350  
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote app $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention $150$150
Lane departure warning $200$200
Rearview camera$200  
Roll bar $200$200
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat $50$50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding second row seats$300  
Folding third row seats$600  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals $75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150
No leather in second row $-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$9,250$11,735$12,885
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,485$3,635
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,314-3,384

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20122014
ModelMDXSLK
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase108.3 in95.7 in
Length191.6 in162.8 in
Width78.5 in71.5 in
Height68.2 in51.2 in
Curb Weight4,551 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in0.0 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 Headroom37.5 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 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.9 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.5 ft310.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
255/50HR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
USB port25Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested269067%
Total Not Requested130033%

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, leather250Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested1150135%
Total Not Requested-300-35%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Distronic Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Total Requested60030%
Total Not Requested140070%

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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Distronic Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Total Requested60030%
Total Not Requested140070%

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