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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: $36,430

Acura RDX   
Difference: $18,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,956

Acura RDX   
Difference: $16,756

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010200820082008
ModelRDXSLKSLKSLK
TrimBaseSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $32,520 $44,150 $49,450 $63,200
Base Invoice $30,303 $41,060 $45,988 $58,776
Technology Package 3,100      
Lighting Package   1,010 1,010 1,010
Heating Package   980 980  
Premium II Package   3,995 3,995 1,410
iPod integration   375 375 375
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 2,843      
Lighting Package   939 939 939
Heating Package   911 911  
Premium II Package   3,715 3,715 1,311
iPod integration   349 349 349
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) 3,100 9,440 9,440 5,875
Options (change) 2,843 8,777 8,777 5,462
Destination 810 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $36,430 $54,465 $59,765 $71,250
Total Invoice $33,956 $50,712 $55,640 $66,413

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,078
Model Year2010200820082008
ModelRDXSLKSLKSLK
TrimBaseSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine240hp I4228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8
TransmissionT5M6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10380, 11380, 11380, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$36,430$54,465$59,765$71,250
Adjustments for Features0-3,950-5,000-5,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,430$50,515$54,765$66,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,250$15,485
Total Invoice$33,956$50,712$55,640$66,413
Adjustments for Features0-3,678-4,655-4,894
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,956$47,034$50,985$61,519
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,951$14,485

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year2010200820082008
ModelRDXSLKSLKSLK
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
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
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$350   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear wiper$175   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding$350   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD changer, remote $200$200$200
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0   
iPod integration $100$100$100
MP3-compatible player$50   
Traffic + travel information$25   
USB port$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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Boost gauge$75   
Compass$0   
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   
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 height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$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$5,275$9,225$10,275$10,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,950$5,000$5,250
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,678-4,655-4,894

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20102008
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 Weight3,744 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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested105069%
Total Not Requested47531%

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
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
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested157553%
Total Not Requested141547%

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
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
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested157553%
Total Not Requested141547%

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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