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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: $42,995

Acura TL SH-AWD   
Difference: $19,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,571

Acura TL SH-AWD   
Difference: $18,342

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092011
ModelTLSLK
TrimSH-AWDSLK350
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $38,505 $53,300
Base Invoice $35,391 $49,569
Technology Package 3,730  
Lighting Package   1,070
Multimedia Package   2,890
Premium 1 Package   2,590
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Automatic climate control, front   760
Technology Package 3,420  
Lighting Package   995
Multimedia Package   2,688
Premium 1 Package   2,409
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Automatic climate control, front   707
Options (change) 3,730 8,030
Options (change) 3,420 7,469
Destination 760 875
Total Price $42,995 $62,205
Total Invoice $39,571 $57,913

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TL SH-AWD
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,367
Model Year20092011
ModelTLSLK
TrimSH-AWDSLK350
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine305hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT5T7
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$42,995$62,205
Adjustments for Features0-3,195
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,995$59,010
Total Invoice$39,571$57,913
Adjustments for Features0-2,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,571$54,938

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20092011
ModelTLSLK
TrimSH-AWDSLK350
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Heated front seats$200 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals $75
No leather in second row $-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,790$9,985
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,195
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,975

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See a complete comparison of Acura TL vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK features.

Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20092011
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 Weight3,971 lb.3,295 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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See a complete comparison of Acura TL vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK specs.

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 player0Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested111551%
Total Not Requested107549%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94093%
Total Not Requested757%
Premium 1 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 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested134063%
Total Not Requested80037%

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