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

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Acura TL vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,940

Acura TL   
Difference: $18,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,820

Acura TL   
Difference: $17,543

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200820082008
ModelTLSLKSLKSLK
TrimBaseSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $33,325 $44,150 $49,450 $63,200
Base Invoice $30,384 $41,060 $45,988 $58,776
Navigation system 2,000 1,200 1,200 1,200
Lighting Package   1,010 1,010 1,010
Heating Package   980 980  
Premium II Package   3,995 3,995 1,410
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710 710 710
Automatic climate control, front   720 720 720
CD changer, remote   450 450 450
Navigation system 1,821 1,116 1,116 1,116
Lighting Package   939 939 939
Heating Package   911 911  
Premium II Package   3,715 3,715 1,311
Metallic paint (extra cost)   659 659 659
Automatic climate control, front   670 670 670
CD changer, remote   418 418 418
Options (change) 2,000 9,065 9,065 5,500
Options (change) 1,821 8,428 8,428 5,113
Destination 615 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $35,940 $54,090 $59,390 $70,875
Total Invoice $32,820 $50,363 $55,291 $66,064

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,915
Model Year2006200820082008
ModelTLSLKSLKSLK
TrimBaseSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine258hp V6228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 8380, 11380, 11380, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$35,940$54,090$59,390$70,875
Adjustments for Features0-6,045-7,095-7,345
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,940$48,045$52,295$63,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,250$15,485
Total Invoice$32,820$50,363$55,291$66,064
Adjustments for Features0-5,628-6,605-6,846
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,820$44,735$48,686$59,218
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,951$14,483

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year2006200820082008
ModelTLSLKSLKSLK
TrimBaseSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Side curtain airbags$350   
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40   
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
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
Voice control for nav and audio$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  $100
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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
Total Value of Features$3,515$9,560$10,610$10,860
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,045$7,095$7,345
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,628-6,605-6,846

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20062008
ModelTLSLK
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase107.9 in95.7 in
Length189.3 in160.7 in
Width72.2 in70.4 in
Height56.7 in51.0 in
Curb Weight3,484 lb.3,210 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.5 ft36.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.59.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
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 lighting150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Total Requested154052%
Total Not Requested145048%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
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 lighting150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Total Requested154052%
Total Not Requested145048%

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 input50No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

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