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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: $39,445

Acura TL   
Difference: $12,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,316

Acura TL   
Difference: $12,443

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200620062006
ModelTLTLSLKSLKSLK
TrimBaseSH-AWDSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $34,955 $38,505 $42,900 $46,950 $61,500
Base Invoice $32,136 $35,391 $39,897 $43,664 $57,195
Technology Package 3,730 3,730      
Lighting Package     990 990 990
Premium Package     1,200 1,200 1,470
Comfort Package     1,300 1,300  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     690 690 690
Heated front seats     690 690  
Bluetooth cell phone link     925 925 925
Navigation system     1,200 1,200  
Entertainment Package     1,700 1,700  
Satellite radio         500
Technology Package 3,420 3,420      
Lighting Package     921 921 921
Premium Package     1,116 1,116 1,367
Comfort Package     1,209 1,209  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     642 642 642
Heated front seats     642 642  
Bluetooth cell phone link     860 860 860
Navigation system     1,116 1,116  
Entertainment Package     1,581 1,581  
Satellite radio         465
Options (change) 3,730 3,730 8,695 8,695 4,575
Options (change) 3,420 3,420 8,087 8,087 4,255
Destination 760 760 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $39,445 $42,995 $52,370 $56,420 $68,150
Total Invoice $36,316 $39,571 $48,759 $52,526 $63,525

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,854
Model Year20092009200620062006
ModelTLTLSLKSLKSLK
TrimBaseSH-AWDSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine280hp V6305hp V6228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8
TransmissionT5T5M6M6T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 10440, 10380, 11380, 11?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17245/45-18205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$39,445$42,995$52,370$56,420$68,150
Adjustments for Features0-2,200-3,855-3,855-4,455
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,445$40,795$48,515$52,565$63,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,350$0$4,050$15,180
Total Invoice$36,316$39,571$48,759$52,526$63,525
Adjustments for Features0-2,025-3,589-3,589-4,153
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,316$37,546$45,170$48,937$59,372
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,230$0$3,767$14,202

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20092009200620062006
ModelTLTLSLKSLKSLK
TrimBaseSH-AWDSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000   
6-speed manual  $150$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200
FWD$0    
AWD $1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Proximity key$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Wind blocker, small  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Rearview camera$200$200   
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75   
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100   
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500   
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200$200  $200
Sunroof$900$900   
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50   
Media drive$15$15   
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Navigation system$600$600$600$600 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
Traffic + travel information$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
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Compass$0$0   
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  $100
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50   
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  $100
Total Value of Features$5,330$7,530$9,185$9,185$9,785
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,200$3,855$3,855$4,455
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,025-3,589-3,589-4,153

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20092006
ModelTLSLK
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase109.3 in95.7 in
Length195.3 in160.7 in
Width74.0 in70.4 in
Height57.2 in51.0 in
Curb Weight3,709 lb.3,210 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft36.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.19.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested125057%
Total Not Requested94043%

Option Package Details
Acura TL SH-AWD

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested125057%
Total Not Requested94043%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Total Requested31564%
Total Not Requested17536%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested97575%
Total Not Requested32525%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Total Requested31564%
Total Not Requested17536%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested97575%
Total Not Requested32525%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Total Requested30063%
Total Not Requested17537%

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