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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: $58,995

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250   
Difference: $2,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,933

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250   
Difference: $1,145

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420152015
ModelRLXSLKSLK
TrimBaseSLK250SLK350
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $48,450 $43,950 $57,650
Base Invoice $44,324 $40,874 $53,615
Advance Package 12,000    
Lighting Package   1,390 1,390
Multimedia Package   2,330 2,330
Premium 1 Package   2,590 2,590
Dynamic Handling Package   990 990
Driver Assistance Package   2,950 2,950
Automatic climate control, front   760 760
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970
Leather seating surfaces   770  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Proximity key   650 650
Advance Package 10,859    
Lighting Package   1,293 1,293
Multimedia Package   2,167 2,167
Premium 1 Package   2,409 2,409
Dynamic Handling Package   921 921
Driver Assistance Package   2,744 2,744
Automatic climate control, front   707 707
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902
Leather seating surfaces   716  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670
Proximity key   605 605
Options (change) 12,000 14,120 13,350
Options (change) 10,859 13,134 12,418
Destination 895 925 925
Total Price $61,345 $58,995 $71,925
Total Invoice $56,078 $54,933 $66,958

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,971
Model Year201420152015
ModelRLXSLKSLK
TrimBaseSLK250SLK350
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine310hp V6201hp I4302hp V6
TransmissionT6M6T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 14500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$61,345$58,995$71,925
Adjustments for Features0-3,035-4,185
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,345$55,960$67,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,780
Total Invoice$56,078$54,933$66,958
Adjustments for Features0-2,826-3,896
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,078$52,107$63,062
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,955

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Features Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year201420152015
ModelRLXSLKSLK
TrimBaseSLK250SLK350
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Parking guidance system - passive $250$250
Power rear side windows$200  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention $150$150
Lane keeping assist$400  
Rearview camera$200  
Roll bar $200$200
Rollover sensor$50  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Residual heat $50$50
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Laminated front side windows$200  
Laminated rear side windows$100  
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
LED headlights$1000  
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Heated second row seats$200  
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals $75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150
No leather in second row $-300$-300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Rear wheel steering$1500  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$7,675$10,710$11,860
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,035$4,185
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,826-3,896

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See a complete comparison of Acura RLX vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK features.

Specifications Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20142015
ModelRLXSLK
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase112.2 in95.7 in
Length196.1 in162.8 in
Width74.4 in71.5 in
Height57.7 in51.2 in
Curb Weight3,934 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.6 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in0.0 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 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.310.1 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Acura RLX vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK specs.

Option Package Details
Acura RLX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Krell, 500W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Laminated front side windows200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Woodgrain trim (optional)0No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Laminated rear side windows100No
245/40WR19 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested332558%
Total Not Requested237542%

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%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
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?
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 operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested76560%
Total Not Requested50040%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Total Requested10017%
Total Not Requested50083%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165083%
Total Not Requested35017%

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%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
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 operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested76560%
Total Not Requested50040%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Total Requested10017%
Total Not Requested50083%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165083%
Total Not Requested35017%

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