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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: $55,645

Acura MDX Advance   
Difference: $35

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,847

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250   
Difference: $432

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820122012
ModelMDXMDXSLKSLK
TrimAdvanceSport Hybrid AdvanceSLK250SLK350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $54,650 $58,150 $42,500 $54,800
Base Invoice $51,284 $54,563 $39,525 $50,964
Lighting Package     1,090 1,090
Multimedia Package     2,150 2,150
Premium 1 Package     2,590 2,590
Dynamic Handling Package     990 990
Special order charge     250 250
Automatic climate control, front     760 760
Obstacle detection, rear     970 970
Leather seating surfaces     770  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720
Rear spoiler     375 375
Proximity key     650 650
Wood trim     990 990
Lighting Package     1,014 1,014
Multimedia Package     2,000 2,000
Premium 1 Package     2,409 2,409
Dynamic Handling Package     921 921
Special order charge     233 233
Automatic climate control, front     707 707
Obstacle detection, rear     902 902
Leather seating surfaces     716  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670
Rear spoiler     349 349
Proximity key     605 605
Wood trim     921 921
Options (change) 0 0 12,305 11,535
Options (change) 0 0 11,447 10,731
Destination 995 995 875 875
Total Price $55,645 $59,145 $55,680 $67,210
Total Invoice $52,279 $55,558 $51,847 $62,570

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX Advance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,189
Model Year2018201820122012
ModelMDXMDXSLKSLK
TrimAdvanceSport Hybrid AdvanceSLK250SLK350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine290hp I6257hp V6 H201hp I4302hp V6
TransmissionT9S7M6T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)501, 10529, 11500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20245/50-20225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$55,645$59,145$55,680$67,210
Adjustments for Features-2,790-5,1900-1,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,855$53,955$55,680$66,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,100$0$10,380
Total Invoice$52,279$55,558$51,847$62,570
Adjustments for Features-2,621-4,8750-1,071
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,658$50,683$51,847$61,499
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,025$0$9,652

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year2018201820122012
ModelMDXMDXSLKSLK
TrimAdvanceSport Hybrid AdvanceSLK250SLK350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400   
7-speed automated manual $1200  
6-speed manual  $150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
FWD$0   
AWD $1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Cruise control  $150$150
Display key$50$50  
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Remote app  $25$25
Remote start$150$150  
Sunshades, second row$125$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Around view cameras$500$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Lane keeping assist$400$400  
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Roll bar  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Wide-view front camera$150$150  
Wide-view rear camera$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250  
Second-row high console$250$250  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat  $50$50
Drivetrain 
Torque-vectoring, dual-electric-motor-based, rear $500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Headlight washers  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0  
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$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$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power release, second row seats$50$50  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100   
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$13,450$15,850$10,660$11,810
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,790$5,190$0$1,150
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,621-4,8750-1,071

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20182012
ModelMDXSLK
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase111.0 in95.7 in
Length196.2 in162.8 in
Width77.2 in71.5 in
Height67.4 in51.2 in
Curb Weight4,002 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Headroom35.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom28.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.4 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.4 ft310.1 ft3

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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%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested1150135%
Total Not Requested-300-35%
Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested300100%
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 - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested300100%
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 - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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