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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: $19,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,374

Acura RDX   
Difference: $18,284

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112012
ModelSLKSLKRDX
TrimSLK300SLK350Base
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Base Price $47,650 $53,300 $32,895
Base Invoice $44,314 $49,569 $30,646
Premium 1 Package 2,590 2,590  
Multimedia Package 2,890 2,890  
Lighting Package 1,070 1,070  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
Automatic climate control, front 760 760  
Technology Package     3,100
Premium 1 Package 2,409 2,409  
Multimedia Package 2,688 2,688  
Lighting Package 995 995  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670  
Automatic climate control, front 707 707  
Technology Package     2,843
Options (change) 8,030 8,030 3,100
Options (change) 7,469 7,469 2,843
Destination 875 875 885
Total Price $56,555 $62,205 $36,880
Total Invoice $52,658 $57,913 $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: $15,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,732
Model Year201120112012
ModelSLKSLKRDX
TrimSLK300SLK350Base
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Engine228hp V6300hp V6240hp I4
TransmissionM6T7T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/55-18
Total Price$56,555$62,205$36,880
Adjustments for Features-3,815-4,8650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,740$57,340$36,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,600$0
Total Invoice$52,658$57,913$34,374
Adjustments for Features-3,552-4,5290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,106$53,384$34,374
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,278$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Acura RDX

Model Year201120112012
ModelSLKSLKRDX
TrimSLK300SLK350Base
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Wind blocker, small$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags  $350
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Boost gauge  $75
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated front seats  $200
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,865$9,915$5,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,815$4,865$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,552-4,5290

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20112012
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 SLK300

Premium 1 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 mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested107550%
Total Not Requested106550%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92591%
Total Not Requested909%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium 1 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 mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested107550%
Total Not Requested106550%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92591%
Total Not Requested909%
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90059%
Total Not Requested62541%

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