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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: $21,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,556

Acura TSX   
Difference: $19,948

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201320132013
ModelTSXSLKSLKSLK
TrimBaseSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $28,190 $42,900 $55,400 $67,990
Base Invoice $25,915 $39,897 $51,522 $63,231
Navigation system 2,100      
Lighting Package   1,290 1,290 1,290
Multimedia Package   2,150 2,150 2,150
Premium 1 Package   2,590 2,590  
Automatic climate control, front   760 760 760
Leather seating surfaces   770    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720
Navigation system 1,926      
Lighting Package   1,200 1,200 1,200
Multimedia Package   2,000 2,000 2,000
Premium 1 Package   2,409 2,409  
Automatic climate control, front   707 707 707
Leather seating surfaces   716    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670
Options (change) 2,100 8,280 7,510 4,920
Options (change) 1,926 7,702 6,986 4,577
Destination 715 905 905 905
Total Price $31,005 $52,085 $63,815 $73,815
Total Invoice $28,556 $48,504 $59,413 $68,713

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TSX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,451
Model Year2008201320132013
ModelTSXSLKSLKSLK
TrimBaseSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine205hp I4201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 8500, 11500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$31,005$52,085$63,815$73,815
Adjustments for Features0-8,050-9,200-10,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,005$44,035$54,615$63,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,580$19,455
Total Invoice$28,556$48,504$59,413$68,713
Adjustments for Features0-7,497-8,565-9,611
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,556$41,007$50,848$59,102
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,841$18,095

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Features Comparison: Acura TSX vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year2008201320132013
ModelTSXSLKSLKSLK
TrimBaseSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
Remote app $25$25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$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
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Roll bar $200$200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
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   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Exterior 
Body kit$0  $0
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Compass $0$0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Interior ambient lighting$150  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
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 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$100
Total Value of Features$2,400$10,450$11,600$12,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,050$9,200$10,325
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,497-8,565-9,611

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TSX vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20082013
ModelTSXSLK
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase105.1 in95.7 in
Length183.4 in162.8 in
Width69.4 in71.5 in
Height57.3 in51.2 in
Curb Weight3,258 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.1 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in0.0 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 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.210.1 ft3

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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%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested1150135%
Total Not Requested-300-35%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested90081%
Total Not Requested21519%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested41533%
Total Not Requested85067%

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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested90081%
Total Not Requested21519%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested41533%
Total Not Requested85067%

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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested90081%
Total Not Requested21519%

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