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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: $49,095

Acura RL   
Difference: $10,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,993

Acura RL   
Difference: $10,232

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelSLKRL
TrimSLK350Base
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,300 $48,200
Base Invoice $49,569 $44,098
Premium 1 Package 2,590  
Lighting Package 1,070  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Automatic climate control, front 760  
Premium 1 Package 2,409  
Lighting Package 995  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Automatic climate control, front 707  
Options (change) 5,140 0
Options (change) 4,781 0
Destination 875 895
Total Price $59,315 $49,095
Total Invoice $55,225 $44,993

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,700
Model Year20112012
ModelSLKRL
TrimSLK350Base
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/45-18
Total Price$59,315$49,095
Adjustments for Features-2,7200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,595$49,095
Total Invoice$55,225$44,993
Adjustments for Features-2,5320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,693$44,993

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Acura RL

Model Year20112012
ModelSLKRL
TrimSLK350Base
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key $250
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row $125
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Side curtain airbags $350
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio $200
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated front seats $200
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals$75 
No leather in second row$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$9,635$6,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,720$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,5320

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Acura RL

Model Year20112012
ModelSLKRL
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.7 in110.2 in
Length160.7 in195.8 in
Width70.4 in72.7 in
Height51.0 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,295 lb.4,099 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 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
6.5 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
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 wipers175No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
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 Requested144067%
Total Not Requested70033%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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