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

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Acura RL vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $54,415

Acura RL   
Difference: $2,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,927

Acura RL   
Difference: $4,155

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820142014
ModelRLSLKSLK
TrimBaseSLK250SLK350
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $46,280 $43,525 $56,225
Base Invoice $41,560 $40,478 $52,289
Technology Package 3,620    
CMBS and Pax 3,800    
Multimedia Package   2,150 2,150
Premium 1 Package   2,590 2,590
Lighting Package   1,390 1,390
Distronic Plus Package   2,950 2,950
Special order charge   250 250
Automatic climate control, front   760 760
Leather seating surfaces   770  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Proximity key   650 650
Wood trim   325 325
Technology Package 3,245    
CMBS and Pax 3,407    
Multimedia Package   2,000 2,000
Premium 1 Package   2,409 2,409
Lighting Package   1,293 1,293
Distronic Plus Package   2,744 2,744
Special order charge   233 233
Automatic climate control, front   707 707
Leather seating surfaces   716  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670
Proximity key   605 605
Wood trim   302 302
Options (change) 7,420 12,555 11,785
Options (change) 6,652 11,679 10,963
Destination 715 925 925
Total Price $54,415 $57,005 $68,935
Total Invoice $48,927 $53,082 $64,177

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $371
Model Year200820142014
ModelRLSLKSLK
TrimBaseSLK250SLK350
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine290hp V6201hp I4302hp V6
TransmissionT5M6T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/680-460225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$54,415$57,005$68,935
Adjustments for Features0-4,860-6,010
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,415$52,145$62,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,780
Total Invoice$48,927$53,082$64,177
Adjustments for Features0-4,526-5,595
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,927$48,556$58,582
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,026

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year200820142014
ModelRLSLKSLK
TrimBaseSLK250SLK350
Body4dr Sedan2dr 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 
Active noise reduction$0  
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote app $25$25
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention $150$150
Lane departure warning $200$200
Rearview camera$200  
Roll bar $200$200
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals $75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50  
Wood trim $300$300
Wood trim, alternative type$300  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$7,090$11,950$13,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,860$6,010
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,526-5,595

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20082014
ModelRLSLK
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase110.2 in95.7 in
Length193.6 in162.8 in
Width72.2 in71.5 in
Height57.1 in51.2 in
Curb Weight4,013 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.110.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Wood trim, alternative type300No
Total Requested87564%
Total Not Requested50036%
CMBS and Pax
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Tires, run-flat150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
245/680VR460 tires400No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested85061%
Total Not Requested55039%

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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92583%
Total Not Requested19017%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested66553%
Total Not Requested60047%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Distronic Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%

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?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92583%
Total Not Requested19017%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested66553%
Total Not Requested60047%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Distronic Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%

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