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Acura TSX vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura TSX vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,005

Acura TSX   
Difference: $21,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,556

Acura TSX   
Difference: $20,603

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200620062006
ModelTSXSLKSLKSLK
TrimBaseSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $28,190 $42,900 $46,950 $61,500
Base Invoice $25,915 $39,897 $43,664 $57,195
Navigation system 2,100 1,200 1,200  
Lighting Package   990 990 990
Premium Package   1,200 1,200 1,470
Comfort Package   1,300 1,300  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   690 690 690
Heated front seats   690 690  
Bluetooth cell phone link   925 925 925
Entertainment Package   1,700 1,700  
CD changer, remote   430 430 430
Satellite radio       500
Navigation system 1,926 1,116 1,116  
Lighting Package   921 921 921
Premium Package   1,116 1,116 1,367
Comfort Package   1,209 1,209  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   642 642 642
Heated front seats   642 642  
Bluetooth cell phone link   860 860 860
Entertainment Package   1,581 1,581  
CD changer, remote   400 400 400
Satellite radio       465
Options (change) 2,100 9,125 9,125 5,005
Options (change) 1,926 8,487 8,487 4,655
Destination 715 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $31,005 $52,800 $56,850 $68,580
Total Invoice $28,556 $49,159 $52,926 $63,925

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TSX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,728
Model Year2008200620062006
ModelTSXSLKSLKSLK
TrimBaseSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine205hp I4228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 8380, 11380, 11?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$31,005$52,800$56,850$68,580
Adjustments for Features0-6,310-6,310-6,910
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,005$46,490$50,540$61,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,050$15,180
Total Invoice$28,556$49,159$52,926$63,925
Adjustments for Features0-5,875-5,874-6,441
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,556$43,284$47,052$57,484
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,768$14,200

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Features Comparison: Acura TSX vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year2008200620062006
ModelTSXSLKSLKSLK
TrimBaseSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Side curtain airbags$350   
Tire-pressure monitor$75   
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Exterior 
Body kit$0  $0
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
Aux input$50   
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD changer, remote $200$200$200
CD player $125$125$125
Navigation system$600$600$600 
Surround sound $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Voice control for nav and audio$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Folding second row seats$300   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,625$9,935$9,935$10,535
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,310$6,310$6,910
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,875-5,874-6,441

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TSX vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20082006
ModelTSXSLK
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase105.1 in95.7 in
Length183.4 in160.7 in
Width69.4 in70.4 in
Height57.3 in51.0 in
Curb Weight3,258 lb.3,210 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.2 ft36.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.29.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Total Requested31564%
Total Not Requested17536%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested85065%
Total Not Requested45035%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20025%
Total Not Requested60075%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Total Requested31564%
Total Not Requested17536%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested85065%
Total Not Requested45035%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20025%
Total Not Requested60075%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Total Requested30063%
Total Not Requested17537%

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