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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: $43,520

Acura TLX 3.5   
Difference: $10,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,829

Acura TLX 3.5   
Difference: $9,748

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201220122012
ModelTLXSLKSLKSLK
Trim3.5SLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $35,320 $42,500 $54,800 $67,500
Base Invoice $33,171 $39,525 $50,964 $62,775
Advance Package 7,280      
Lighting Package   1,090 1,090 1,090
Multimedia Package   2,150 2,150 2,150
Premium 1 Package   2,590 2,590  
Dynamic Handling Package   990 990  
Special order charge   250 250  
Automatic climate control, front   760 760 760
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970 970
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720
Proximity key   650 650 650
Leather seating surfaces   770    
Advance Package 6,738      
Lighting Package   1,014 1,014 1,014
Multimedia Package   2,000 2,000 2,000
Premium 1 Package   2,409 2,409  
Dynamic Handling Package   921 921  
Special order charge   233 233  
Automatic climate control, front   707 707 707
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902 902
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670
Proximity key   605 605 605
Leather seating surfaces   716    
Options (change) 7,280 10,940 10,170 6,340
Options (change) 6,738 10,177 9,461 5,898
Destination 920 875 875 875
Total Price $43,520 $54,315 $65,845 $74,715
Total Invoice $40,829 $50,577 $61,300 $69,548

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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: $9,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,970
Model Year2015201220122012
ModelTLXSLKSLKSLK
Trim3.5SLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine290hp V6201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8
TransmissionT9M6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)490, 10500, 11500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$43,520$54,315$65,845$74,715
Adjustments for Features0-835-1,985-2,510
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,520$53,480$63,860$72,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,380$18,725
Total Invoice$40,829$50,577$61,300$69,548
Adjustments for Features0-778-1,848-2,336
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,829$49,799$59,452$67,212
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,653$17,413

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year2015201220122012
ModelTLXSLKSLKSLK
Trim3.5SLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400   
6-speed manual $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850   
Cruise control $150$150$150
Parking guidance system - passive $250$250$250
Power rear side windows$200   
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200   
Blind spot warning system$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Forward collision warning$200   
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure warning$200   
Lane keeping assist$400   
Pedestrian detection$50   
Rearview camera$200   
Roll bar $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50   
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents$100   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
App support$0   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Interior ambient lighting$150  $150
LED headlights$1000   
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
Folding second row seats$300   
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
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   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Upgraded floor mats$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100   
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200   
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Rear wheel steering$1500   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100$100
Total Value of Features$10,275$11,110$12,260$12,785
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$835$1,985$2,510
Value of Feature Adjustments0-778-1,848-2,336

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20152012
ModelTLXSLK
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase109.3 in95.7 in
Length190.3 in162.8 in
Width73.0 in71.5 in
Height57.0 in51.2 in
Curb Weight3,484 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in0.0 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 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.210.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TLX 3.5

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Fog lights125No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote start150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested271545%
Total Not Requested327555%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900106%
Total Not Requested-50-6%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested74077%
Total Not Requested22523%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested76560%
Total Not Requested50040%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Total Requested10017%
Total Not Requested50083%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested74077%
Total Not Requested22523%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested76560%
Total Not Requested50040%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Total Requested10017%
Total Not Requested50083%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested74077%
Total Not Requested22523%

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