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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: $54,015

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280   
Difference: $1,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,294

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280   
Difference: $1,186

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017200820082008
ModelRLXRLXSLKSLKSLK
TrimP-AWSSport Hybrid SH-AWDSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $54,450 $59,950 $44,150 $49,450 $63,200
Base Invoice $50,530 $55,626 $41,060 $45,988 $58,776
Premium II Package     3,995 3,995 1,410
Heating Package     980 980  
Lighting Package     1,010 1,010 1,010
Navigation system     1,200 1,200 1,200
Automatic climate control, front     720 720 720
iPod integration     375 375 375
Metallic paint (extra cost)     710 710 710
Premium II Package     3,715 3,715 1,311
Heating Package     911 911  
Lighting Package     939 939 939
Navigation system     1,116 1,116 1,116
Automatic climate control, front     670 670 670
iPod integration     349 349 349
Metallic paint (extra cost)     659 659 659
Options (change) 0 0 8,990 8,990 5,425
Options (change) 0 0 8,359 8,359 5,044
Destination 950 950 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $55,400 $60,900 $54,015 $59,315 $70,800
Total Invoice $51,480 $56,576 $50,294 $55,222 $65,995

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $345
Model Year20172017200820082008
ModelRLXRLXSLKSLKSLK
TrimP-AWSSport Hybrid SH-AWDSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine310hp V6310hp V6 H228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8
TransmissionT6S7M6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)588, 14588, 14380, 11380, 11380, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/40-19205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$55,400$60,900$54,015$59,315$70,800
Adjustments for Features-905-2,3800-1,050-1,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,495$58,520$54,015$58,265$69,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,025$0$4,250$15,485
Total Invoice$51,480$56,576$50,294$55,222$65,995
Adjustments for Features-841-2,2110-978-1,212
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,639$54,365$50,294$54,244$64,783
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,726$0$3,950$14,489

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Features Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20172017200820082008
ModelRLXRLXSLKSLKSLK
TrimP-AWSSport Hybrid SH-AWDSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
7-speed automated manual $1200   
6-speed manual  $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
FWD$0    
AWD $1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850   
Cruise control  $150$150$150
Eco accelerator $100   
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Proximity key$250$250   
Remote app$25$25   
Wind blocker, small  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200   
Blind spot warning system$200$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100   
Forward collision warning$200$200   
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Lane departure warning$200$200   
Lane keeping assist$400$400   
Pedestrian detection$50$50   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0   
Rearview camera$200$200   
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100   
Wide-view rear camera$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100   
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250   
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Torque-vectoring, dual-electric-motor-based, rear $500   
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200   
Laminated rear side windows$100$100   
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler    $200
Sunroof$900$900   
Infotainment 
App support$0$0   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0   
HD radio$50$50   
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Media drive$15$15   
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
USB port$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100   
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$125
Head-up display (HUD) $350   
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
LED headlights$1000$1000   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50   
Spotter mirror(s)$50$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$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$100   
Rear wheel steering$1500    
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  $100
Total Value of Features$9,490$10,965$8,585$9,635$9,885
Value of Feature Adjustments$905$2,380$0$1,050$1,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-841-2,2110-978-1,212

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20172008
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 Weight3,970 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
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested241581%
Total Not Requested57519%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested241581%
Total Not Requested57519%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested40053%
Total Not Requested35047%

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