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

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Acura RSX vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,460

Acura RSX Type-S   
Difference: $21,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,369

Acura RSX Type-S   
Difference: $20,461

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062006
ModelRSXSLKSLKSLK
TrimType-SSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $23,845 $42,900 $46,950 $61,500
Base Invoice $21,754 $39,897 $43,664 $57,195
Premium Package   1,200 1,200 1,470
Metallic paint (extra cost)   690 690 690
CD changer, remote   430 430 430
Premium Package   1,116 1,116 1,367
Metallic paint (extra cost)   642 642 642
CD changer, remote   400 400 400
Options (change) 0 2,320 2,320 2,590
Options (change) 0 2,158 2,158 2,409
Destination 615 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $24,460 $45,995 $50,045 $66,165
Total Invoice $22,369 $42,830 $46,597 $61,679

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RSX Type-S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,542
Model Year2006200620062006
ModelRSXSLKSLKSLK
TrimType-SSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine201hp I4228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)170, 7?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$24,460$45,995$50,045$66,165
Adjustments for Features0-7,430-7,430-10,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,460$38,565$42,615$55,785
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,050$17,220
Total Invoice$22,369$42,830$46,597$61,679
Adjustments for Features0-6,919-6,918-9,676
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,369$35,911$39,679$52,003
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,768$16,092

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Features Comparison: Acura RSX vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year2006200620062006
ModelRSXSLKSLKSLK
TrimType-SSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Stability control $400$400$400
Traction control $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear wiper$175   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Exterior 
Body kit$0  $0
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Cassette player$50   
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD changer, remote $200$200$200
CD player $125$125$125
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights $125$125$125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75
Folding second row seats$300   
Heated front seats   $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$2,525$9,955$9,955$12,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,430$7,430$10,380
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,919-6,918-9,676

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RSX vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20062006
ModelRSXSLK
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase101.2 in95.7 in
Length172.4 in160.7 in
Width67.9 in70.4 in
Height54.9 in51.0 in
Curb Weight2,735 lb.3,210 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.6 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.1 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom34.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom29.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft36.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.09.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Total Requested20041%
Total Not Requested29059%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Total Requested20041%
Total Not Requested29059%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Total Requested20042%
Total Not Requested27558%

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