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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: $40,345

Acura RDX   
Difference: $12,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,352

Acura RDX   
Difference: $10,407

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062017
ModelSLKSLKSLKRDX
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Base Price $42,900 $46,950 $61,500 $35,670
Base Invoice $39,897 $43,664 $57,195 $33,872
Lighting Package 990 990 990  
Comfort Package 1,300 1,300    
Premium Package 1,200 1,200 1,470  
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
Lighting Package 921 921 921  
Comfort Package 1,209 1,209    
Premium Package 1,116 1,116 1,367  
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       3,505
Options (change) 8,695 8,695 4,575 3,700
Options (change) 8,087 8,087 4,255 3,505
Destination 775 775 775 975
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $52,370 $56,420 $68,150 $40,345
Total Invoice $48,759 $52,526 $63,525 $38,352

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,992
Model Year2006200620062017
ModelSLKSLKSLKRDX
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Engine228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8279hp 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$40,345
Adjustments for Features-1,520-1,520-2,1200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,850$54,900$66,030$40,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,050$15,180$0
Total Invoice$48,759$52,526$63,525$38,352
Adjustments for Features-1,415-1,415-1,9760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,344$51,111$61,549$38,352
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,767$14,205$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Acura RDX

Model Year2006200620062017
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
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
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
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
Wide-view rear camera   $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents   $100
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
HD radio   $50
Media drive   $15
MP3-compatible player   $50
Navigation system$600$600 $600
Siri Eyes Free support   $0
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 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
LED headlights   $1000
Spotter mirror(s)   $50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$10,035$10,035$10,635$8,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,520$1,520$2,120$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,415-1,415-1,9760

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20062017
ModelSLKRDX
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.7 in105.7 in
Length160.7 in184.4 in
Width70.4 in73.7 in
Height51.0 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,210 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in58.7 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

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
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 seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested97575%
Total Not Requested32525%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Total Requested31576%
Total Not Requested10024%
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

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
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 seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested97575%
Total Not Requested32525%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Total Requested31576%
Total Not Requested10024%
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

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 wipers100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested215072%
Total Not Requested84028%

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