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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: $11,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,576

Acura TLX V6 A-Spec   
Difference: $9,915

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201320132013
ModelTLXTLXSLKSLKSLK
TrimV6V6 A-SpecSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $36,200 $42,800 $42,900 $55,400 $67,990
Base Invoice $34,374 $40,626 $39,897 $51,522 $63,231
Advance Package 7,550        
Lighting Package     1,290 1,290 1,290
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
Rear spoiler     350 350  
Proximity key     650 650 650
Leather seating surfaces     770    
Advance Package 7,152        
Lighting Package     1,200 1,200 1,200
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
Rear spoiler     326 326  
Proximity key     605 605 605
Leather seating surfaces     716    
Options (change) 7,550 0 11,490 10,720 6,540
Options (change) 7,152 0 10,689 9,973 6,084
Destination 950 950 905 905 905
Total Price $44,700 $43,750 $55,295 $67,025 $75,435
Total Invoice $42,476 $41,576 $51,491 $62,400 $70,220

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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: $10,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,257
Model Year20182018201320132013
ModelTLXTLXSLKSLKSLK
TrimV6V6 A-SpecSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine290hp V6290hp V6201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8
TransmissionT9T9M6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)490, 10490, 10500, 11500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18245/40-19225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$44,700$43,750$55,295$67,025$75,435
Adjustments for Features-1,0000-760-1,910-2,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,700$43,750$54,535$65,115$73,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$0$10,580$18,665
Total Invoice$42,476$41,576$51,491$62,400$70,220
Adjustments for Features-9500-708-1,778-2,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,526$41,576$50,783$60,622$68,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$0$9,839$17,357

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20182018201320132013
ModelTLXTLXSLKSLKSLK
TrimV6V6 A-SpecSLK250SLK350SLK55 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    
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250$250
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote start$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$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
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   
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Forward collision warning$200$200   
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Lane departure warning$200$200   
Lane keeping assist$400$400   
Pedestrian detection$50$50   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0   
Rearview camera $200   
Roll bar  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0   
Body kit $0  $0
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750
Sunroof$900$900   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100   
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0   
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Wireless charging station$75$75   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75    
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125   
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  $150
LED headlights$1000$1000   
Power-folding mirrors$50 $50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s) $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$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$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 - electrical  $500$500 
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$100
Total Value of Features$11,800$10,800$11,560$12,710$13,035
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,000$0$760$1,910$2,235
Value of Feature Adjustments-9500-708-1,778-2,080

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20182013
ModelTLXSLK
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase109.3 in95.7 in
Length191.7 in162.8 in
Width73.0 in71.5 in
Height57.0 in51.2 in
Curb Weight3,506 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
14.3 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.310.1 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 mirrors50Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Electrically heated windshield250No
Around view cameras300No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Fog lights125No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
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
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Upgraded floor mats0No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested296556%
Total Not Requested235044%

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 headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
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
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
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 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
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
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
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
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 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
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
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
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%

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