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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: $33,595

Acura TSX   
Difference: $20,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,362

Acura TSX   
Difference: $18,932

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011200820082008
ModelTSXSLKSLKSLK
TrimBaseSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $29,610 $44,150 $49,450 $63,200
Base Invoice $27,634 $41,060 $45,988 $58,776
Technology Package 3,100      
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
Technology Package 2,843      
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) 3,100 8,990 8,990 5,425
Options (change) 2,843 8,359 8,359 5,044
Destination 885 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $33,595 $54,015 $59,315 $70,800
Total Invoice $31,362 $50,294 $55,222 $65,995

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TSX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,258
Model Year2011200820082008
ModelTSXSLKSLKSLK
TrimBaseSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine201hp I4228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8
TransmissionT5M6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)415, 10380, 11380, 11380, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$33,595$54,015$59,315$70,800
Adjustments for Features0-5,020-6,070-6,320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,595$48,995$53,245$64,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,250$15,485
Total Invoice$31,362$50,294$55,222$65,995
Adjustments for Features0-4,674-5,651-5,891
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,362$45,620$49,571$60,104
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,951$14,484

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Features Comparison: Acura TSX vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year2011200820082008
ModelTSXSLKSLKSLK
TrimBaseSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed manual $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Rearview camera$200   
Side curtain airbags$350   
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0   
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive$15   
MP3-compatible player$50   
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25   
USB port$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Compass$0   
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   
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
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 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$3,915$8,935$9,985$10,235
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,020$6,070$6,320
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,674-5,651-5,891

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TSX vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20112008
ModelTSXSLK
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase106.4 in95.7 in
Length185.6 in160.7 in
Width72.4 in70.4 in
Height56.7 in51.0 in
Curb Weight3,471 lb.3,210 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.0 ft36.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.09.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TSX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
ELS, 415W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested85055%
Total Not Requested69045%

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 fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
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
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 wipers175No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested174058%
Total Not Requested125042%

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 fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
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
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 wipers175No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested174058%
Total Not Requested125042%

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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