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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: $51,060

Acura RL   
Difference: $4,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,940

Acura RL   
Difference: $5,918

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201020102010
ModelRLSLKSLKSLK
TrimBaseSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $46,680 $46,900 $51,900 $66,650
Base Invoice $41,935 $43,617 $48,267 $61,985
Technology Package 3,620      
Lighting Package   1,050 1,050 1,050
Multimedia Package   2,850 2,850 2,850
Premium 1 Package   2,550 2,550  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720
Automatic climate control, front   750 750 750
Technology Package 3,245      
Lighting Package   976 976 976
Multimedia Package   2,650 2,650 2,650
Premium 1 Package   2,372 2,372  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670
Automatic climate control, front   698 698 698
Options (change) 3,620 7,920 7,920 5,370
Options (change) 3,245 7,366 7,366 4,994
Destination 760 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $51,060 $55,695 $60,695 $73,895
Total Invoice $45,940 $51,858 $56,508 $68,854

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,791
Model Year2009201020102010
ModelRLSLKSLKSLK
TrimBaseSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine300hp V6228hp V6300hp V6355hp V8
TransmissionT5M6T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$51,060$55,695$60,695$73,895
Adjustments for Features0-1,210-2,260-2,860
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,060$54,485$58,435$71,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,950$16,550
Total Invoice$45,940$51,858$56,508$68,854
Adjustments for Features0-1,127-2,104-2,665
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,940$50,731$54,404$66,189
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,673$15,458

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year2009201020102010
ModelRLSLKSLKSLK
TrimBaseSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr 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
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0   
Power rear side windows$200   
Proximity key$250   
Sunshade, rear, power$225   
Sunshades, second row$125   
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   
Side curtain airbags$350   
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40   
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Surround sound$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
USB port$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
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   
Steering-linked headlights$150   
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   
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Heated front seats$200  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  $100
Total Value of Features$7,440$8,650$9,700$10,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,210$2,260$2,860
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,127-2,104-2,665

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20092010
ModelRLSLK
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase110.2 in95.7 in
Length195.8 in160.7 in
Width72.7 in70.4 in
Height57.2 in51.0 in
Curb Weight4,084 lb.3,210 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in54.6 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 ft36.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.19.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested72548%
Total Not Requested80052%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92591%
Total Not Requested909%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
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 mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested144067%
Total Not Requested70033%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92591%
Total Not Requested909%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
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 mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested144067%
Total Not Requested70033%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92591%
Total Not Requested909%

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