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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: $15,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,374

Acura RDX   
Difference: $14,456

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201320132013
ModelRDXSLKSLKSLK
TrimBaseSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $32,895 $42,900 $55,400 $67,990
Base Invoice $30,646 $39,897 $51,522 $63,231
Technology Package 3,100      
Lighting Package   1,290 1,290 1,290
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   350 350  
Technology Package 2,843      
Lighting Package   1,200 1,200 1,200
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   326 326  
Options (change) 3,100 8,630 7,860 4,920
Options (change) 2,843 8,028 7,312 4,577
Destination 885 905 905 905
Total Price $36,880 $52,435 $64,165 $73,815
Total Invoice $34,374 $48,830 $59,739 $68,713

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,483
Model Year2012201320132013
ModelRDXSLKSLKSLK
TrimBaseSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine240hp I4201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8
TransmissionT5M6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10500, 11500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$36,880$52,435$64,165$73,815
Adjustments for Features0-5,340-6,490-7,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,880$47,095$57,675$66,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,580$19,305
Total Invoice$34,374$48,830$59,739$68,713
Adjustments for Features0-4,973-6,042-6,902
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,374$43,857$53,697$61,811
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,840$17,954

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year2012201320132013
ModelRDXSLKSLKSLK
TrimBaseSLK250SLK350SLK55 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 app $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
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   
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
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   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding$350   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Boost gauge$75   
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   
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 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$100
Total Value of Features$4,650$9,990$11,140$12,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,340$6,490$7,415
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,973-6,042-6,902

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20122013
ModelRDXSLK
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase104.3 in95.7 in
Length180.7 in162.8 in
Width73.6 in71.5 in
Height65.2 in51.2 in
Curb Weight3,744 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in0.0 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 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.6 ft310.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested117577%
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
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested92583%
Total Not Requested19017%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75059%
Total Not Requested51541%

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
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested92583%
Total Not Requested19017%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75059%
Total Not Requested51541%

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
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested92583%
Total Not Requested19017%

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