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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: $17,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,576

Acura TLX V6 A-Spec   
Difference: $15,624

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820162016
ModelTLXTLXSLKSLK
TrimV6V6 A-SpecSLK300SLK350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $36,200 $42,800 $47,000 $59,200
Base Invoice $34,374 $40,626 $43,710 $55,056
Advance Package 7,550      
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
Rear spoiler     350 350
Leather seating surfaces     770  
Advance Package 7,152      
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
Rear spoiler     326 326
Leather seating surfaces     716  
Options (change) 7,550 0 13,510 9,350
Options (change) 7,152 0 12,565 8,696
Destination 950 950 925 925
Total Price $44,700 $43,750 $61,435 $69,475
Total Invoice $42,476 $41,576 $57,200 $64,677

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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: $13,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,359
Model Year2018201820162016
ModelTLXTLXSLKSLK
TrimV6V6 A-SpecSLK300SLK350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine290hp V6290hp V6241hp I4302hp V6
TransmissionT9T9T9T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)490, 10490, 10500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18245/40-19225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$44,700$43,750$61,435$69,475
Adjustments for Features-1,0000-4,635-4,435
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,700$43,750$56,800$65,040
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$0$8,240
Total Invoice$42,476$41,576$57,200$64,677
Adjustments for Features-9500-4,315-4,129
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,526$41,576$52,885$60,548
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$0$7,663

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year2018201820162016
ModelTLXTLXSLKSLK
TrimV6V6 A-SpecSLK300SLK350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400$1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0  
Heated steering wheel$100   
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Remote app  $25$25
Remote start$150$150  
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Around view cameras$500   
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure prevention  $150$150
Lane keeping assist$400$400  
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Rearview camera $200  
Roll bar  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire  $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
Rear air vents$100$100  
Residual heat  $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0  
Body kit $0 $0
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
SD Card slot  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Wireless charging station$75$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Headlight washers  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Power-folding mirrors$50 $50$50
Spotter mirror(s) $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$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
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$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Upgraded floor mats$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100  
Alloy wheels  $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  
Wheels, dark finish $0  
Total Value of Features$9,725$8,725$13,360$13,160
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,000$0$4,635$4,435
Value of Feature Adjustments-9500-4,315-4,129

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20182016
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 system200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Upgraded floor mats0No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested316560%
Total Not Requested215040%

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
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested196583%
Total Not Requested40017%
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
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
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
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
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested196583%
Total Not Requested40017%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
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
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested225066%
Total Not Requested115034%

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