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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: $57,045

Acura RL   
Difference: $1,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,187

Acura RL   
Difference: $2,416

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142012
ModelSLKSLKRL
TrimSLK250SLK350Base
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,525 $56,225 $48,200
Base Invoice $40,478 $52,289 $44,098
Automatic climate control, front 760 760  
Premium 1 Package 2,590 2,590  
Lighting Package 1,390 1,390  
Leather seating surfaces 770    
Multimedia Package 2,150 2,150  
Distronic Plus Package 2,950 2,950  
Special order charge 250 250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
Proximity key 650 650  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 990 990  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970  
Advance Package     7,950
Automatic climate control, front 707 707  
Premium 1 Package 2,409 2,409  
Lighting Package 1,293 1,293  
Leather seating surfaces 716    
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000  
Distronic Plus Package 2,744 2,744  
Special order charge 233 233  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670  
Proximity key 605 605  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 921 921  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902  
Advance Package     7,194
Options (change) 14,190 13,420 7,950
Options (change) 13,200 12,484 7,194
Destination 925 925 895
Total Price $58,640 $70,570 $57,045
Total Invoice $54,603 $65,698 $52,187

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,086
Model Year201420142012
ModelSLKSLKRL
TrimSLK250SLK350Base
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4302hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionM6T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18245/45-18
Total Price$58,640$70,570$57,045
Adjustments for Features-4,835-5,9850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,805$64,585$57,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,780$0
Total Invoice$54,603$65,698$52,187
Adjustments for Features-4,502-5,5720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,101$60,126$52,187
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,025$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Acura RL

Model Year201420142012
ModelSLKSLKRL
TrimSLK250SLK350Base
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250 
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote app$25$25 
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Sunshades, second row  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention$150$150 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Rearview camera  $200
Roll bar$200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents  $100
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Compass$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Headlight washers$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150 
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power 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$100
Total Value of Features$11,850$13,000$7,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,835$5,985$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,502-5,5720

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Acura RL features.

Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Acura RL

Model Year20142012
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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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Acura RL specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested76560%
Total Not Requested50040%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92583%
Total Not Requested19017%
Distronic Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested76560%
Total Not Requested50040%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92583%
Total Not Requested19017%
Distronic Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested232582%
Total Not Requested50018%

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