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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: $53,345

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250   
Difference: $2,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,675

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250   
Difference: $1,805

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201220122012
ModelRLXRLXSLKSLKSLK
TrimP-AWSSport Hybrid SH-AWDSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $54,450 $59,950 $42,500 $54,800 $67,500
Base Invoice $50,530 $55,626 $39,525 $50,964 $62,775
Lighting Package     1,090 1,090 1,090
Multimedia Package     2,150 2,150 2,150
Premium 1 Package     2,590 2,590  
Dynamic Handling Package     990 990  
Special order charge     250 250  
Automatic climate control, front     760 760 760
Leather seating surfaces     770    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720
Proximity key     650 650 650
Lighting Package     1,014 1,014 1,014
Multimedia Package     2,000 2,000 2,000
Premium 1 Package     2,409 2,409  
Dynamic Handling Package     921 921  
Special order charge     233 233  
Automatic climate control, front     707 707 707
Leather seating surfaces     716    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670 670
Proximity key     605 605 605
Options (change) 0 0 9,970 9,200 5,370
Options (change) 0 0 9,275 8,559 4,996
Destination 950 950 875 875 875
Total Price $55,400 $60,900 $53,345 $64,875 $73,745
Total Invoice $51,480 $56,576 $49,675 $60,398 $68,646

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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: $2,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,676
Model Year20172017201220122012
ModelRLXRLXSLKSLKSLK
TrimP-AWSSport Hybrid SH-AWDSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine310hp V6310hp V6 H201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8
TransmissionT6S7M6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)588, 14588, 14500, 11500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/40-19225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$55,400$60,900$53,345$64,875$73,745
Adjustments for Features0-1,475-935-2,085-2,610
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,400$59,425$52,410$62,790$71,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,025$0$10,380$18,725
Total Invoice$51,480$56,576$49,675$60,398$68,646
Adjustments for Features0-1,370-871-1,941-2,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,480$55,206$48,804$58,457$66,216
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,726$0$9,653$17,412

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Features Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20172017201220122012
ModelRLXRLXSLKSLKSLK
TrimP-AWSSport Hybrid SH-AWDSLK250SLK350SLK55 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   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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   
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
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   
Roll bar  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
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   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $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   
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0   
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Compass  $0$0$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Fog lights $125   
Head-up display (HUD) $350   
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  $150
LED headlights$1000$1000   
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
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$100$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$150
No leather in second row  $-300$-300$-300
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100   
Rear wheel steering$1500    
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,700$10,175$9,635$10,785$11,310
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,475$935$2,085$2,610
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,370-871-1,941-2,430

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20172012
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 Weight3,970 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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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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested74077%
Total Not Requested22523%
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 shocks - electrical500No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Total Requested10017%
Total Not Requested50083%

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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested74077%
Total Not Requested22523%
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 shocks - electrical500No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Total Requested10017%
Total Not Requested50083%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested74077%
Total Not Requested22523%

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