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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: $38,915

Acura RDX   
Difference: $16,510

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,564

Acura RDX   
Difference: $15,049

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201520152015
ModelRDXSLKSLKSLK
TrimBaseSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $34,320 $43,950 $57,650 $70,900
Base Invoice $32,245 $40,874 $53,615 $65,937
Technology Package 3,700      
Multimedia Package   2,330 2,330 2,330
Premium 1 Package   2,590 2,590  
Lighting Package   1,390 1,390  
Automatic climate control, front   760 760 760
Dynamic Handling Package   990 990  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720
Rear spoiler   350 350  
Proximity key   650 650 650
Leather seating surfaces   770    
Technology Package 3,424      
Multimedia Package   2,167 2,167 2,167
Premium 1 Package   2,409 2,409  
Lighting Package   1,293 1,293  
Automatic climate control, front   707 707 707
Dynamic Handling Package   921 921  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670
Rear spoiler   326 326  
Proximity key   605 605 605
Leather seating surfaces   716    
Options (change) 3,700 10,550 9,780 4,460
Options (change) 3,424 9,814 9,098 4,149
Destination 895 925 925 925
Total Price $38,915 $55,425 $68,355 $76,285
Total Invoice $36,564 $51,613 $63,638 $71,011

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,764
Model Year2013201520152015
ModelRDXSLKSLKSLK
TrimBaseSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine273hp V6201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8
TransmissionT6M6T7T7
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)235/60-18225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$38,915$55,425$68,355$76,285
Adjustments for Features0-5,675-6,825-7,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,915$49,750$61,530$69,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,780$19,385
Total Invoice$36,564$51,613$63,638$71,011
Adjustments for Features0-5,285-6,354-6,656
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,564$46,328$57,284$64,355
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,956$18,027

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year2013201520152015
ModelRDXSLKSLKSLK
TrimBaseSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0   
Power liftgate$350   
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$100$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$0
Bodyside cladding$350   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300$300
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0
SD Card slot $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
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
Spotter mirror(s)$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   
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,275$10,950$12,100$12,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,675$6,825$7,150
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,285-6,354-6,656

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20132015
ModelRDXSLK
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase105.7 in95.7 in
Length183.5 in162.8 in
Width73.7 in71.5 in
Height66.1 in51.2 in
Curb Weight3,718 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.1 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.3 ft310.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Power liftgate350No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested169067%
Total Not Requested82533%

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
Leather door panel trim250No
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900106%
Total Not Requested-50-6%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74081%
Total Not Requested17519%
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74081%
Total Not Requested17519%
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74081%
Total Not Requested17519%

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