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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: $43,750

Acura TLX V6 A-Spec   
Difference: $10,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,576

Acura TLX V6 A-Spec   
Difference: $8,718

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018200820082008
ModelTLXTLXSLKSLKSLK
TrimV6V6 A-SpecSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $36,200 $42,800 $44,150 $49,450 $63,200
Base Invoice $34,374 $40,626 $41,060 $45,988 $58,776
Advance Package 7,550        
Lighting Package     1,010 1,010 1,010
Heating Package     980 980  
Premium II Package     3,995 3,995 1,410
Metallic paint (extra cost)     710 710 710
iPod integration     375 375 375
Automatic climate control, front     720 720 720
Navigation system     1,200 1,200 1,200
Advance Package 7,152        
Lighting Package     939 939 939
Heating Package     911 911  
Premium II Package     3,715 3,715 1,311
Metallic paint (extra cost)     659 659 659
iPod integration     349 349 349
Automatic climate control, front     670 670 670
Navigation system     1,116 1,116 1,116
Options (change) 7,550 0 8,990 8,990 5,425
Options (change) 7,152 0 8,359 8,359 5,044
Destination 950 950 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $44,700 $43,750 $54,015 $59,315 $70,800
Total Invoice $42,476 $41,576 $50,294 $55,222 $65,995

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TLX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,982
Model Year20182018200820082008
ModelTLXTLXSLKSLKSLK
TrimV6V6 A-SpecSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine290hp V6290hp V6228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8
TransmissionT9T9M6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)490, 10490, 10380, 11380, 11380, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18245/40-19205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$44,700$43,750$54,015$59,315$70,800
Adjustments for Features-3,330-2,3300-1,050-1,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,370$41,420$54,015$58,265$69,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$0$4,250$15,485
Total Invoice$42,476$41,576$50,294$55,222$65,995
Adjustments for Features-3,164-2,2140-978-1,212
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,312$39,362$50,294$54,244$64,783
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$0$3,950$14,489

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20182018200820082008
ModelTLXTLXSLKSLKSLK
TrimV6V6 A-SpecSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400   
6-speed manual  $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850   
Cruise control  $150$150$150
Heated steering wheel$100    
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Proximity key$250$250   
Remote start$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Wind blocker, small  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500    
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200   
Blind spot warning system$200$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100   
Forward collision warning$200$200   
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Lane departure warning$200$200   
Lane keeping assist$400$400   
Obstacle detection, front$150$150   
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250   
Pedestrian detection$50$50   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0   
Rearview camera $200   
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100   
Wide-view rear camera$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Climate Control 
Electrically heated windshield$250    
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rear air vents$100$100   
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0   
Body kit $0  $0
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200$200  $200
Sunroof$900$900   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100   
App support$0$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0   
HD radio$50$50   
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Media drive$15$15   
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
USB port$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100   
Wireless charging station$75$75   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75    
Compass$0$0   
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
LED headlights$1000$1000   
Power-folding mirrors$50    
Spotter mirror(s) $50   
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
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50   
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300   
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Heated second row seats$200    
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 
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   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Upgraded floor mats$0$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100   
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200   
Machined alloy wheels$350$350   
Performance steering system (optional) $0   
Rear wheel steering$1500$1500   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  $0
Wheels, dark finish $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  $100
Total Value of Features$13,015$12,015$9,685$10,735$10,985
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,330$2,330$0$1,050$1,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,164-2,2140-978-1,212

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20182008
ModelTLXSLK
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase109.3 in95.7 in
Length191.7 in160.7 in
Width73.0 in70.4 in
Height57.0 in51.0 in
Curb Weight3,506 lb.3,210 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
14.3 ft36.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.39.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TLX V6

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Electrically heated windshield250No
Around view cameras300No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested245046%
Total Not Requested286554%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
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 wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Total Requested209070%
Total Not Requested90030%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
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 wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Total Requested209070%
Total Not Requested90030%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested40053%
Total Not Requested35047%

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