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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: $36,880

Acura RDX   
Difference: $15,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,374

Acura RDX   
Difference: $14,785

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011200620062006
ModelRDXSLKSLKSLK
TrimBaseSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $32,895 $42,900 $46,950 $61,500
Base Invoice $30,646 $39,897 $43,664 $57,195
Technology Package 3,100      
Lighting Package   990 990 990
Premium Package   1,200 1,200 1,470
Comfort Package   1,300 1,300  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   690 690 690
Heated front seats   690 690  
Bluetooth cell phone link   925 925 925
Navigation system   1,200 1,200  
Entertainment Package   1,700 1,700  
CD changer, remote   430 430 430
Satellite radio       500
Technology Package 2,843      
Lighting Package   921 921 921
Premium Package   1,116 1,116 1,367
Comfort Package   1,209 1,209  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   642 642 642
Heated front seats   642 642  
Bluetooth cell phone link   860 860 860
Navigation system   1,116 1,116  
Entertainment Package   1,581 1,581  
CD changer, remote   400 400 400
Satellite radio       465
Options (change) 3,100 9,125 9,125 5,005
Options (change) 2,843 8,487 8,487 4,655
Destination 885 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $36,880 $52,800 $56,850 $68,580
Total Invoice $34,374 $49,159 $52,926 $63,925

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,503
Model Year2011200620062006
ModelRDXSLKSLKSLK
TrimBaseSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine240hp I4228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8
TransmissionT5M6M6T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10380, 11380, 11?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$36,880$52,800$56,850$68,580
Adjustments for Features0-3,525-3,525-4,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,880$49,275$53,325$64,455
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,050$15,180
Total Invoice$34,374$49,159$52,926$63,925
Adjustments for Features0-3,282-3,282-3,845
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,374$45,877$49,644$60,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,767$14,203

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year2011200620062006
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$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $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   
Tire-pressure monitor$75   
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 
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD changer, remote $200$200$200
CD player $125$125$125
MP3-compatible player$50   
Navigation system$600$600$600 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Traffic + travel information$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
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$6,225$9,750$9,750$10,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,525$3,525$4,125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,282-3,282-3,845

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20112006
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Total Requested30061%
Total Not Requested19039%
Comfort 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 recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested72556%
Total Not Requested57544%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Total Requested30061%
Total Not Requested19039%
Comfort 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 recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested72556%
Total Not Requested57544%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Total Requested30063%
Total Not Requested17537%

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