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

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Acura RLX vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $55,345

Acura RLX   
Difference: $880

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,649

Acura RLX   
Difference: $1,703

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014200920092009
ModelRLXSLKSLKSLK
TrimBaseSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $48,450 $45,950 $50,950 $65,700
Base Invoice $44,324 $42,734 $47,384 $61,101
Technology Package 6,000      
ELS 588W 14 speakers 0      
Lighting Package   1,030 1,030 1,030
Multimedia Package   2,980 2,980 2,980
Heating Package   990 990  
Premium I Package   2,950 2,950  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720
Automatic climate control, front   730 730 730
Technology Package 5,430      
ELS 588W 14 speakers 0      
Lighting Package   958 958 958
Multimedia Package   2,771 2,771 2,771
Heating Package   921 921  
Premium I Package   2,744 2,744  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670
Automatic climate control, front   679 679 679
Options (change) 6,000 9,400 9,400 5,460
Options (change) 5,430 8,743 8,743 5,078
Destination 895 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $55,345 $56,225 $61,225 $73,035
Total Invoice $50,649 $52,352 $57,002 $68,054

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura RLX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $646
Model Year2014200920092009
ModelRLXSLKSLKSLK
TrimBaseSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine310hp V6228hp V6300hp V6355hp V8
TransmissionT6M6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)588, 14380, 11380, 11380, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$55,345$56,225$61,225$73,035
Adjustments for Features0-1,135-2,185-2,435
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,345$55,090$59,040$70,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,950$15,510
Total Invoice$50,649$52,352$57,002$68,054
Adjustments for Features0-1,057-2,034-2,269
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,649$51,295$54,968$65,785
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,673$14,490

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Features Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year2014200920092009
ModelRLXSLKSLKSLK
TrimBaseSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr 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 rear side windows$200   
Proximity key$250   
Remote app$25   
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Blind spot warning system$200   
Forward collision warning$200   
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure warning$200   
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor$50   
Side curtain airbags$350   
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100   
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Laminated front side windows$200   
Laminated rear side windows$100   
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
App support$0   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio$50   
iPod integration $100$100$100
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Traffic + travel information$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
Fog lights $125$125$125
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
LED headlights$1000   
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Spotter mirror(s)$50   
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150 
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100   
Rear wheel steering$1500   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  $100
Total Value of Features$7,650$8,785$9,835$10,085
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,135$2,185$2,435
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,057-2,034-2,269

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20142009
ModelRLXSLK
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase112.2 in95.7 in
Length196.1 in160.7 in
Width74.4 in70.4 in
Height57.7 in51.0 in
Curb Weight3,934 lb.3,210 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.6 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft36.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.39.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RLX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Laminated front side windows200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Woodgrain trim (optional)0No
245/40WR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200No
Laminated rear side windows100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested167563%
Total Not Requested97537%

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
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested96572%
Total Not Requested37528%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium I 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 seat150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
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 Requested204090%
Total Not Requested22510%

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
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested96572%
Total Not Requested37528%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium I 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 seat150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
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 Requested204090%
Total Not Requested22510%

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
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested96572%
Total Not Requested37528%

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