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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: $42,530

Acura TL   
Difference: $15,115

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,910

Acura TL   
Difference: $13,765

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201620162016
ModelTLTLSLKSLKSLK
TrimBaseSH-AWDSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $35,705 $39,255 $47,000 $59,200 $72,600
Base Invoice $33,527 $36,812 $43,710 $55,056 $67,518
Advance Package 5,930 5,930      
Premium 2 Package     4,490 4,490 3,050
Premium 1 Package     3,390    
Leather seating surfaces     770    
Rear spoiler     350 350  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720
Advance Package 5,488 5,488      
Premium 2 Package     4,175 4,175 2,837
Premium 1 Package     3,153    
Leather seating surfaces     716    
Rear spoiler     326 326  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670 670
Options (change) 5,930 5,930 9,720 5,560 3,770
Options (change) 5,488 5,488 9,040 5,171 3,507
Destination 895 895 925 925 925
Total Price $42,530 $46,080 $57,645 $65,685 $77,295
Total Invoice $39,910 $43,195 $53,675 $61,152 $71,950

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,763
Model Year20122012201620162016
ModelTLTLSLKSLKSLK
TrimBaseSH-AWDSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine280hp V6305hp V6241hp I4302hp V6415hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T9T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 10440, 10500, 11500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$42,530$46,080$57,645$65,685$77,295
Adjustments for Features0-2,200-7,520-7,320-7,970
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,530$43,880$50,125$58,365$69,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,350$0$8,240$19,200
Total Invoice$39,910$43,195$53,675$61,152$71,950
Adjustments for Features0-2,062-7,002-6,815-7,419
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,910$41,133$46,673$54,337$64,531
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,223$0$7,664$17,858

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20122012201620162016
ModelTLTLSLKSLKSLK
TrimBaseSH-AWDSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
FWD$0    
AWD $1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Remote app  $25$25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Rearview camera$200$200   
Roll bar  $200$200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100
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   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300$300
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750
Sunroof$900$900   
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0   
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125   
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  $150
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
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   
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300   
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150$150$150
No leather in second row  $-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, 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  $0
Total Value of Features$4,040$6,240$11,560$11,360$12,010
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,200$7,520$7,320$7,970
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,062-7,002-6,815-7,419

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20122016
ModelTLSLK
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase109.3 in95.7 in
Length194.0 in162.8 in
Width74.0 in71.5 in
Height57.2 in51.2 in
Curb Weight3,727 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 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 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.110.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
245/45VR18 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested184060%
Total Not Requested125040%

Option Package Details
Acura TL SH-AWD

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested184060%
Total Not Requested125040%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested1150135%
Total Not Requested-300-35%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Analog clock25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested176575%
Total Not Requested60025%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested101567%
Total Not Requested50033%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Analog clock25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested176575%
Total Not Requested60025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK AMG SLK55

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested126588%
Total Not Requested17512%

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