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

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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Acura RDX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,915

Acura RDX   
Difference: $13,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,564

Acura RDX   
Difference: $12,195

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062013
ModelSLKSLKSLKRDX
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Base Price $42,900 $46,950 $61,500 $34,320
Base Invoice $39,897 $43,664 $57,195 $32,245
Premium Package 1,200 1,200 1,470  
Comfort Package 1,300 1,300    
Lighting Package 990 990 990  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690  
Heated front seats 690 690    
Bluetooth cell phone link 925 925 925  
Navigation system 1,200 1,200    
Entertainment Package 1,700 1,700    
Satellite radio     500  
Technology Package       3,700
Premium Package 1,116 1,116 1,367  
Comfort Package 1,209 1,209    
Lighting Package 921 921 921  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 642  
Heated front seats 642 642    
Bluetooth cell phone link 860 860 860  
Navigation system 1,116 1,116    
Entertainment Package 1,581 1,581    
Satellite radio     465  
Technology Package       3,424
Options (change) 8,695 8,695 4,575 3,700
Options (change) 8,087 8,087 4,255 3,424
Destination 775 775 775 895
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $52,370 $56,420 $68,150 $38,915
Total Invoice $48,759 $52,526 $63,525 $36,564

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,812
Model Year2006200620062013
ModelSLKSLKSLKRDX
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Engine228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8273hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11380, 11?, 9410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18235/60-18
Total Price$52,370$56,420$68,150$38,915
Adjustments for Features-2,560-2,560-3,1600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,810$53,860$64,990$38,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,050$15,180$0
Total Invoice$48,759$52,526$63,525$36,564
Adjustments for Features-2,383-2,383-2,9460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,376$50,143$60,579$36,564
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,767$14,203$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Acura RDX

Model Year2006200620062013
ModelSLKSLKSLKRDX
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction   $0
Power liftgate   $350
Power rear side windows   $200
Proximity key   $250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
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
Rollover sensor   $50
Side curtain airbags   $350
Tire-pressure monitor   $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear wiper   $175
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside cladding   $350
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
App support   $0
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Media drive   $15
MP3-compatible player   $50
Navigation system$600$600 $600
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound$250$250 $250
Traffic + travel information   $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
Spotter mirror(s)   $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
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $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$9,275$9,275$9,875$6,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,560$2,560$3,160$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,383-2,383-2,9460

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20062013
ModelSLKRDX
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.7 in105.7 in
Length160.7 in183.5 in
Width70.4 in73.7 in
Height51.0 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,210 lb.3,718 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.5 ft326.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft361.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Total Requested30061%
Total Not Requested19039%
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 reverse25Yes
Total Requested87567%
Total Not Requested42533%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Total Requested30061%
Total Not Requested19039%
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 reverse25Yes
Total Requested87567%
Total Not Requested42533%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

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

Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Power liftgate350No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested167567%
Total Not Requested84033%

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