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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: $14,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,564

Acura RDX   
Difference: $13,460

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122013
ModelSLKSLKSLKRDX
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMGBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Base Price $42,500 $54,800 $67,500 $34,320
Base Invoice $39,525 $50,964 $62,775 $32,245
Premium 1 Package 2,590 2,590    
Automatic climate control, front 760 760 760  
Multimedia Package 2,150 2,150 2,150  
Lighting Package 1,090 1,090 1,090  
Dynamic Handling Package 990 990    
Special order charge 250 250    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720  
Rear spoiler 375 375    
Proximity key 650 650 650  
Leather seating surfaces 770      
Technology Package       3,700
Premium 1 Package 2,409 2,409    
Automatic climate control, front 707 707 707  
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000 2,000  
Lighting Package 1,014 1,014 1,014  
Dynamic Handling Package 921 921    
Special order charge 233 233    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670  
Rear spoiler 349 349    
Proximity key 605 605 605  
Leather seating surfaces 716      
Technology Package       3,424
Options (change) 10,345 9,575 5,370 3,700
Options (change) 9,624 8,908 4,996 3,424
Destination 875 875 875 895
Total Price $53,720 $65,250 $73,745 $38,915
Total Invoice $50,024 $60,747 $68,646 $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: $9,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,641
Model Year2012201220122013
ModelSLKSLKSLKRDX
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMGBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8273hp V6
TransmissionM6T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11500, 11410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18235/60-18
Total Price$53,720$65,250$73,745$38,915
Adjustments for Features-5,175-6,325-6,6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,545$58,925$67,095$38,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,380$18,550$0
Total Invoice$50,024$60,747$68,646$36,564
Adjustments for Features-4,819-5,889-6,1900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,205$54,858$62,456$36,564
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,653$17,251$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Acura RDX

Model Year2012201220122013
ModelSLKSLKSLKRDX
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 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
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Rearview camera   $200
Roll bar$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor   $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside cladding   $350
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
App support   $0
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player   $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)   $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$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$150 
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power 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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Adaptive dampers - mechanical   $100
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$10,400$11,550$11,875$5,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,175$6,325$6,650$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,819-5,889-6,1900

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20122013
ModelSLKRDX
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.7 in105.7 in
Length162.8 in183.5 in
Width71.5 in73.7 in
Height51.2 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.3,718 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 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
6.4 ft326.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft361.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75059%
Total Not Requested51541%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested74077%
Total Not Requested22523%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75059%
Total Not Requested51541%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested74077%
Total Not Requested22523%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested74077%
Total Not Requested22523%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%

Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Power liftgate350No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested169067%
Total Not Requested82533%

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