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

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Acura RDX vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,955

Acura RDX   
Difference: $18,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,950

Acura RDX   
Difference: $17,708

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920112011
ModelRDXSLKSLK
TrimBaseSLK300SLK350
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $33,895 $47,650 $53,300
Base Invoice $31,164 $44,314 $49,569
Technology Package 3,300    
Lighting Package   1,070 1,070
Multimedia Package   2,890 2,890
Premium 1 Package   2,590 2,590
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Automatic climate control, front   760 760
Technology Package 3,026    
Lighting Package   995 995
Multimedia Package   2,688 2,688
Premium 1 Package   2,409 2,409
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670
Automatic climate control, front   707 707
Options (change) 3,300 8,030 8,030
Options (change) 3,026 7,469 7,469
Destination 760 875 875
Total Price $37,955 $56,555 $62,205
Total Invoice $34,950 $52,658 $57,913

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,878
Model Year200920112011
ModelRDXSLKSLK
TrimBaseSLK300SLK350
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine240hp I4228hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT5M6T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$37,955$56,555$62,205
Adjustments for Features0-1,965-3,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,955$54,590$59,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,600
Total Invoice$34,950$52,658$57,913
Adjustments for Features0-1,830-2,807
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,950$50,828$55,106
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,278

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year200920112011
ModelRDXSLKSLK
TrimBaseSLK300SLK350
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manual $150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Wind blocker, small $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bodyside cladding$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Boost gauge$75  
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated front seats$200  
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals $75$75
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 height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,200$9,165$10,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,965$3,015
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,830-2,807

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20092011
ModelRDXSLK
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase104.3 in95.7 in
Length180.7 in160.7 in
Width73.6 in70.4 in
Height65.2 in51.0 in
Curb Weight3,969 lb.3,210 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.8 ft36.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.6 ft39.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested72548%
Total Not Requested80052%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92591%
Total Not Requested909%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
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 mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
iPod integration100No
Total Requested97546%
Total Not Requested116554%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92591%
Total Not Requested909%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
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 mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
iPod integration100No
Total Requested97546%
Total Not Requested116554%

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