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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Acura RL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Acura RL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $53,245

Acura RL   
Difference: $5,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,749

Acura RL   
Difference: $5,754

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162012
ModelSLKSLKSLKRL
TrimSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55Base
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,000 $59,200 $72,600 $48,200
Base Invoice $43,710 $55,056 $67,518 $44,098
Premium 1 Package 3,390      
Leather seating surfaces 770      
Premium 2 Package 4,490 4,490 3,050  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 990 990    
Special order charge 250 250    
Technology Package       4,150
Premium 1 Package 3,153      
Leather seating surfaces 716      
Premium 2 Package 4,175 4,175 2,837  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 921 921    
Special order charge 233 233    
Technology Package       3,756
Options (change) 10,610 6,450 3,770 4,150
Options (change) 9,868 5,999 3,507 3,756
Destination 925 925 925 895
Total Price $58,535 $66,575 $77,295 $53,245
Total Invoice $54,503 $61,980 $71,950 $48,749

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,229
Model Year2016201620162012
ModelSLKSLKSLKRL
TrimSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55Base
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4302hp V6415hp V8300hp V6
TransmissionT9T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11500, 11260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18245/45-18
Total Price$58,535$66,575$77,295$53,245
Adjustments for Features-4,860-4,660-5,2100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,675$61,915$72,085$53,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,240$18,410$0
Total Invoice$54,503$61,980$71,950$48,749
Adjustments for Features-4,525-4,338-4,8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,978$57,642$67,100$48,749
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,664$17,122$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Acura RL

Model Year2016201620162012
ModelSLKSLKSLKRL
TrimSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55Base
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction   $0
Power rear side windows   $200
Remote app$25$25$25 
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Sunshades, second row   $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera   $200
Roll bar$200$200$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents   $100
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300$300 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler  $200 
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player   $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Compass$0$0$0 
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 
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
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats   $50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Wood trim$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$11,900$11,700$12,250$7,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,860$4,660$5,210$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,525-4,338-4,8500

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Acura RL

Model Year20162012
ModelSLKRL
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.7 in110.2 in
Length162.8 in195.8 in
Width71.5 in72.7 in
Height51.2 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.4,100 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.4 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested101567%
Total Not Requested50033%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Analog clock25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested170072%
Total Not Requested66528%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Analog clock25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested170072%
Total Not Requested66528%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK AMG SLK55

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested105073%
Total Not Requested39027%

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested87554%
Total Not Requested75046%

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