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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: $49,915

Acura RL   
Difference: $7,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,527

Acura RL   
Difference: $9,124

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162006
ModelSLKSLKSLKRL
TrimSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55Base
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,000 $59,200 $72,600 $49,300
Base Invoice $43,710 $55,056 $67,518 $43,912
Premium 1 Package 3,390      
Premium 2 Package 4,490 4,490 3,050  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720  
Wood trim 325 325    
Leather seating surfaces 770      
Premium 1 Package 3,153      
Premium 2 Package 4,175 4,175 2,837  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670  
Wood trim 302 302    
Leather seating surfaces 716      
Options (change) 9,695 5,535 3,770 0
Options (change) 9,016 5,147 3,507 0
Destination 925 925 925 615
Total Price $57,620 $65,660 $77,295 $49,915
Total Invoice $53,651 $61,128 $71,950 $44,527

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,900
Model Year2016201620162006
ModelSLKSLKSLKRL
TrimSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55Base
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4302hp V6415hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionT9T7T7T5
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)225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18245/50-17
Total Price$57,620$65,660$77,295$49,915
Adjustments for Features-5,610-5,410-5,9100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,010$60,250$71,385$49,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,240$19,375$0
Total Invoice$53,651$61,128$71,950$44,527
Adjustments for Features-5,224-5,037-5,5010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,427$56,091$66,449$44,527
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,664$18,022$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Acura RL

Model Year2016201620162006
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 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
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 
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 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
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 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
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
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 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150$150 
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats   $50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Wood trim$300$300 $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$12,025$11,825$12,325$6,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,610$5,410$5,910$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,224-5,037-5,5010

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Acura RL

Model Year20162006
ModelSLKRL
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.7 in110.2 in
Length162.8 in193.6 in
Width71.5 in72.2 in
Height51.2 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.4,013 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 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft313.1 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 integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested91560%
Total Not Requested60040%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Analog clock25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
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
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
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
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested105073%
Total Not Requested39027%

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