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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: $40,475

Acura RDX   
Difference: $15,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,475

Acura RDX   
Difference: $13,877

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092018
ModelSLKSLKSLKRDX
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMGBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Base Price $45,950 $50,950 $65,700 $35,800
Base Invoice $42,734 $47,384 $61,101 $33,995
Lighting Package 1,030 1,030 1,030  
Premium I Package 2,950 2,950    
Heating Package 990 990    
Multimedia Package 2,980 2,980 2,980  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720  
Automatic climate control, front 730 730 730  
Technology Package       3,700
Lighting Package 958 958 958  
Premium I Package 2,744 2,744    
Heating Package 921 921    
Multimedia Package 2,771 2,771 2,771  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670  
Automatic climate control, front 679 679 679  
Technology Package       3,505
Options (change) 9,400 9,400 5,460 3,700
Options (change) 8,743 8,743 5,078 3,505
Destination 875 875 875 975
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000 0
Total Price $56,225 $61,225 $73,035 $40,475
Total Invoice $52,352 $57,002 $68,054 $38,475

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,563
Model Year2009200920092018
ModelSLKSLKSLKRDX
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMGBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Engine228hp V6300hp V6355hp V8279hp V6
TransmissionM6T7T7T6
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)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18235/60-18
Total Price$56,225$61,225$73,035$40,475
Adjustments for Features-2,485-3,535-3,7850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,740$57,690$69,250$40,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,950$15,510$0
Total Invoice$52,352$57,002$68,054$38,475
Adjustments for Features-2,314-3,291-3,5270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,038$53,711$64,527$38,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,673$14,489$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Acura RDX

Model Year2009200920092018
ModelSLKSLKSLKRDX
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMGBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$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
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
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player   $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio   $50
iPod integration$100$100$100 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support   $0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Traffic + travel information   $25
USB port   $25
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
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical   $100
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$10,110$11,160$11,410$7,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,485$3,535$3,785$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,314-3,291-3,5270

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20092018
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 SLK300

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium I 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 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 wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested154068%
Total Not Requested72532%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested96572%
Total Not Requested37528%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium I 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 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 wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested154068%
Total Not Requested72532%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested96572%
Total Not Requested37528%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested96572%
Total Not Requested37528%

Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested226576%
Total Not Requested72524%

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