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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: $15,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,829

Acura TLX 3.5   
Difference: $13,774

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520142014
ModelTLXSLKSLK
Trim3.5SLK250SLK350
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $35,320 $43,525 $56,225
Base Invoice $33,171 $40,478 $52,289
Advance Package 7,280    
Lighting Package   1,390 1,390
Multimedia Package   2,150 2,150
Premium 1 Package   2,590 2,590
Dynamic Handling Package   990 990
Special order charge   250 250
Distronic Plus Package   2,950 2,950
Automatic climate control, front   760 760
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Proximity key   650 650
Leather seating surfaces   770  
Advance Package 6,738    
Lighting Package   1,293 1,293
Multimedia Package   2,000 2,000
Premium 1 Package   2,409 2,409
Dynamic Handling Package   921 921
Special order charge   233 233
Distronic Plus Package   2,744 2,744
Automatic climate control, front   707 707
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670
Proximity key   605 605
Leather seating surfaces   716  
Options (change) 7,280 14,190 13,420
Options (change) 6,738 13,200 12,484
Destination 920 925 925
Total Price $43,520 $58,640 $70,570
Total Invoice $40,829 $54,603 $65,698

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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: $11,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,482
Model Year201520142014
ModelTLXSLKSLK
Trim3.5SLK250SLK350
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine290hp V6201hp I4302hp V6
TransmissionT9M6T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)490, 10500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$43,520$58,640$70,570
Adjustments for Features0-3,535-4,685
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,520$55,105$65,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,780
Total Invoice$40,829$54,603$65,698
Adjustments for Features0-3,292-4,362
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,829$51,311$61,336
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,025

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year201520142014
ModelTLXSLKSLK
Trim3.5SLK250SLK350
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400  
6-speed manual $150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Parking guidance system - passive $250$250
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote app $25$25
Remote start$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention $150$150
Lane keeping assist$400  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rearview camera$200  
Roll bar $200$200
Rollover sensor$50  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents$100  
Residual heat $50$50
Exterior 
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
SD Card slot $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
LED headlights$1000  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $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
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals $75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150
No leather in second row $-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Upgraded floor mats$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Rear wheel steering$1500  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$8,600$12,135$13,285
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,535$4,685
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,292-4,362

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

Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20152014
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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See a complete comparison of Acura TLX vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK specs.

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-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested441574%
Total Not Requested157526%

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
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%
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 dampers - electrical500No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Total Requested10017%
Total Not Requested50083%
Distronic Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested185093%
Total Not Requested1507%

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
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%
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 dampers - electrical500No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Total Requested10017%
Total Not Requested50083%
Distronic Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested185093%
Total Not Requested1507%

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