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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: $36,880

Acura RDX   
Difference: $16,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,374

Acura RDX   
Difference: $15,638

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720072012
ModelSLKSLKSLKRDX
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Base Price $43,350 $47,400 $62,500 $32,895
Base Invoice $40,316 $44,082 $58,125 $30,646
Lighting Package 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Heating Package 970 970    
Premium II Package 3,650 3,650 1,400  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 700 700  
Bluetooth cell phone link 925 925 925  
Automatic climate control, front 710 710 710  
Navigation system 1,200 1,200 1,200  
CD changer, remote 440 440 440  
Technology Package       3,100
Lighting Package 930 930 930  
Heating Package 902 902    
Premium II Package 3,394 3,394 1,302  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650 650  
Bluetooth cell phone link 860 860 860  
Automatic climate control, front 660 660 660  
Navigation system 1,116 1,116 1,116  
CD changer, remote 409 409 409  
Technology Package       2,843
Options (change) 9,595 9,595 6,375 3,100
Options (change) 8,921 8,921 5,927 2,843
Destination 775 775 775 885
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $53,720 $57,770 $70,950 $36,880
Total Invoice $50,012 $53,778 $66,127 $34,374

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,170
Model Year2007200720072012
ModelSLKSLKSLKRDX
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Engine228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8240hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T7T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11380, 11380, 11410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18235/55-18
Total Price$53,720$57,770$70,950$36,880
Adjustments for Features-3,725-3,725-5,0250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,995$54,045$65,925$36,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,050$15,930$0
Total Invoice$50,012$53,778$66,127$34,374
Adjustments for Features-3,468-3,468-4,6830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,544$50,310$61,444$34,374
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,766$14,900$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Acura RDX

Model Year2007200720072012
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 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200 
CD player$125$125$125 
MP3-compatible player   $50
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 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Boost gauge   $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
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Neck-level heating, front seats$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 
Total Value of Features$9,050$9,050$10,350$5,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,725$3,725$5,025$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,468-3,468-4,6830

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20072012
ModelSLKRDX
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.7 in104.3 in
Length160.7 in180.7 in
Width70.4 in73.6 in
Height51.0 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,210 lb.3,744 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.5 ft327.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft360.6 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%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested132551%
Total Not Requested126549%

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?
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested132551%
Total Not Requested126549%

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?
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested30046%
Total Not Requested35054%

Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested105069%
Total Not Requested47531%

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