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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: $22,090

Acura RSX   
Difference: $24,315

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,211

Acura RSX   
Difference: $23,010

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006201320132013
ModelRSXRSXSLKSLKSLK
TrimBaseType-SSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $20,325 $23,845 $42,900 $55,400 $67,990
Base Invoice $18,549 $21,754 $39,897 $51,522 $63,231
Leather seating surfaces 1,150   770    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720
Rear spoiler     350 350  
Automatic climate control, front     760 760 760
Leather seating surfaces 1,047   716    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670 670
Rear spoiler     326 326  
Automatic climate control, front     707 707 707
Options (change) 1,150 0 2,600 1,830 1,480
Options (change) 1,047 0 2,419 1,703 1,377
Destination 615 615 905 905 905
Total Price $22,090 $24,460 $46,405 $58,135 $70,375
Total Invoice $20,211 $22,369 $43,221 $54,130 $65,513

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RSX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,100
Model Year20062006201320132013
ModelRSXRSXSLKSLKSLK
TrimBaseType-SSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine155hp I4201hp I4201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8
TransmissionM5M6M6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6170, 7?, 8?, 8500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/45-17225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$22,090$24,460$46,405$58,135$70,375
Adjustments for Features0-600-10,640-11,790-13,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,090$23,860$35,765$46,345$56,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,770$0$10,580$21,230
Total Invoice$20,211$22,369$43,221$54,130$65,513
Adjustments for Features0-549-9,910-10,978-12,456
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,211$21,820$33,311$43,152$53,057
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,609$0$9,841$19,746

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Features Comparison: Acura RSX vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20062006201320132013
ModelRSXRSXSLKSLKSLK
TrimBaseType-SSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
6-speed manual $150$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation    $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Roll bar  $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Stability control  $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100
Traction control  $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$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$175   
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0  $0
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
Cassette player $50   
CD changer, in-dash $325   
CD player$125 $125$125$125
HD radio  $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Satellite radio    $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Compass  $0$0$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100$100
Center armrest(s), front row  $75$75$75
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Heated front seats    $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Neck-level heating, front seats    $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$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$100
Total Value of Features$1,925$2,525$12,565$13,715$15,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$600$10,640$11,790$13,380
Value of Feature Adjustments0-549-9,910-10,978-12,456

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RSX vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20062013
ModelRSXSLK
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase101.2 in95.7 in
Length172.4 in162.8 in
Width67.9 in71.5 in
Height54.9 in51.2 in
Curb Weight2,735 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.6 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.1 in0.0 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 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.010.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900106%
Total Not Requested-50-6%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%

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