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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: $47,850

Acura MDX   
Difference: $3,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,350

Acura MDX   
Difference: $3,915

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201220122012
ModelMDXSLKSLKSLK
TrimBaseSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $43,280 $42,500 $54,800 $67,500
Base Invoice $40,092 $39,525 $50,964 $62,775
Technology Package 3,675      
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
Leather seating surfaces   770    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720
Rear spoiler   375 375  
Technology Package 3,363      
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
Leather seating surfaces   716    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670
Rear spoiler   349 349  
Options (change) 3,675 8,455 7,685 4,720
Options (change) 3,363 7,865 7,149 4,391
Destination 895 875 875 875
Total Price $47,850 $51,830 $63,360 $73,095
Total Invoice $44,350 $48,265 $58,988 $68,041

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,951
Model Year2013201220122012
ModelMDXSLKSLKSLK
TrimBaseSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine300hp V6201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8
TransmissionT6M6T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10500, 11500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$47,850$51,830$63,360$73,095
Adjustments for Features0-1,035-2,185-3,110
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,850$50,795$61,175$69,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,380$19,190
Total Invoice$44,350$48,265$58,988$68,041
Adjustments for Features0-964-2,034-2,895
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,350$47,301$56,954$65,146
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,653$17,845

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year2013201220122012
ModelMDXSLKSLKSLK
TrimBaseSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350   
Power rear side windows$200   
Remote app $25$25$25
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   
Roll bar $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50   
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
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   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
SD Card slot $25$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
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Interior ambient lighting$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   
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$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 $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,350$9,385$10,535$11,460
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,035$2,185$3,110
Value of Feature Adjustments0-964-2,034-2,895

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20132012
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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested114077%
Total Not Requested35023%

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%
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%

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%

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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