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

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Acura TLX vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,295

Acura TLX 3.5   
Difference: $21,910

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,844

Acura TLX 3.5   
Difference: $20,069

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152011
ModelTLXSLK
Trim3.5SLK350
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $35,320 $53,300
Base Invoice $33,171 $49,569
Technology Package 4,055  
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 3,753  
Lighting Package   995
Multimedia Package   2,688
Premium 1 Package   2,409
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Automatic climate control, front   707
Options (change) 4,055 8,030
Options (change) 3,753 7,469
Destination 920 875
Total Price $40,295 $62,205
Total Invoice $37,844 $57,913

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TLX 3.5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,454
Model Year20152011
ModelTLXSLK
Trim3.5SLK350
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine290hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT9T7
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/34 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)490, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/40-18
Total Price$40,295$62,205
Adjustments for Features0-1,735
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,295$60,470
Total Invoice$37,844$57,913
Adjustments for Features0-1,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,844$56,298

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20152011
ModelTLXSLK
Trim3.5SLK350
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
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 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents$100 
Residual heat $50
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$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
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
LED headlights$1000 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather door panel trim $250
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 
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Rear wheel steering$1500 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,400$11,135
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,735
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,615

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20152011
ModelTLXSLK
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase109.3 in95.7 in
Length190.3 in160.7 in
Width73.0 in70.4 in
Height57.0 in51.0 in
Curb Weight3,585 lb.3,295 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.2 ft36.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.29.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TLX 3.5

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Lane keeping assist system400No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested196553%
Total Not Requested172547%

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 radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested99098%
Total Not Requested252%
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 wipers100Yes
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 Requested144070%
Total Not Requested62530%

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