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

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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Acura ILX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,065

Acura ILX   
Difference: $27,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,403

Acura ILX   
Difference: $25,057

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162018
ModelSLKSLKILX
TrimSLK300SLK350Base
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,000 $59,200 $28,100
Base Invoice $43,710 $55,056 $26,701
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  
Upgraded leather upholstery 630    
Leather seating surfaces 770    
Technology Plus Package     5,000
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  
Upgraded leather upholstery 586    
Leather seating surfaces 716    
Technology Plus Package     4,737
Options (change) 13,790 9,000 5,000
Options (change) 12,825 8,370 4,737
Destination 925 925 965
Total Price $61,715 $69,125 $34,065
Total Invoice $57,460 $64,351 $32,403

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura ILX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,110
Model Year201620162018
ModelSLKSLKILX
TrimSLK300SLK350Base
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4302hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionT9T7S8
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11365, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18215/45-17
Total Price$61,715$69,125$34,065
Adjustments for Features-9,610-9,4100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,105$59,715$34,065
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,610$0
Total Invoice$57,460$64,351$32,403
Adjustments for Features-8,947-8,7600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,513$55,591$32,403
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,078$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Acura ILX

Model Year201620162018
ModelSLKSLKILX
TrimSLK300SLK350Base
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 
8-speed automated manual  $1300
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote app$25$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention$150$150 
Lane keeping assist  $400
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rearview camera  $200
Roll bar$200$200 
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Wide-view rear camera  $0
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights  $1000
Power-folding mirrors$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
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150 
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100
Total Value of Features$16,135$15,935$6,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,610$9,410$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,947-8,7600

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Acura ILX

Model Year20162018
ModelSLKILX
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.7 in105.1 in
Length162.8 in181.9 in
Width71.5 in70.6 in
Height51.2 in55.6 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.3,094 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in50.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in35.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in34.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.4 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Analog clock25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested176575%
Total Not Requested60025%
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
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested95028%
Total Not Requested245072%

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
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested176575%
Total Not Requested60025%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested95028%
Total Not Requested245072%

Option Package Details
Acura ILX

Technology Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
ELS, 365W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Compass0Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
App support0Yes
Total Requested379081%
Total Not Requested90019%

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