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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: $17,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,829

Acura TLX 3.5   
Difference: $16,045

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520162016
ModelTLXSLKSLK
Trim3.5SLK300SLK350
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $35,320 $47,000 $59,200
Base Invoice $33,171 $43,710 $55,056
Advance Package 7,280    
Premium 2 Package   4,490 4,490
Premium 1 Package   3,390  
Premium 3 Package   3,790 3,790
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Leather seating surfaces   770  
Advance Package 6,738    
Premium 2 Package   4,175 4,175
Premium 1 Package   3,153  
Premium 3 Package   3,525 3,525
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670
Leather seating surfaces   716  
Options (change) 7,280 13,160 9,000
Options (change) 6,738 12,239 8,370
Destination 920 925 925
Total Price $43,520 $61,085 $69,125
Total Invoice $40,829 $56,874 $64,351

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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: $12,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,287
Model Year201520162016
ModelTLXSLKSLK
Trim3.5SLK300SLK350
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine290hp V6241hp I4302hp V6
TransmissionT9T9T7
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$61,085$69,125
Adjustments for Features0-5,110-4,910
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,520$55,975$64,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,240
Total Invoice$40,829$56,874$64,351
Adjustments for Features0-4,758-4,571
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,829$52,116$59,780
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,664

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year201520162016
ModelTLXSLKSLK
Trim3.5SLK300SLK350
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote app $25$25
Remote start$150  
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
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 
Analog clock $25$25
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  
Total Value of Features$8,375$13,485$13,285
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,110$4,910
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,758-4,571

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20152016
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-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested441574%
Total Not Requested157526%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900106%
Total Not Requested-50-6%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Analog clock25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
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%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
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-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested225066%
Total Not Requested115034%

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
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested176575%
Total Not Requested60025%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
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-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested225066%
Total Not Requested115034%

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