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

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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Acura RLX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $55,370

Acura RLX   
Difference: $855

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,674

Acura RLX   
Difference: $1,678

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092015
ModelSLKSLKSLKRLX
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMGBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,950 $50,950 $65,700 $48,450
Base Invoice $42,734 $47,384 $61,101 $44,324
Lighting Package 1,030 1,030 1,030  
Premium I Package 2,950 2,950    
Multimedia Package 2,980 2,980 2,980  
Heating Package 990 990    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720  
Automatic climate control, front 730 730 730  
Technology Package       6,000
ELS 588W 14 speakers       0
Lighting Package 958 958 958  
Premium I Package 2,744 2,744    
Multimedia Package 2,771 2,771 2,771  
Heating Package 921 921    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670  
Automatic climate control, front 679 679 679  
Technology Package       5,430
ELS 588W 14 speakers       0
Options (change) 9,400 9,400 5,460 6,000
Options (change) 8,743 8,743 5,078 5,430
Destination 875 875 875 920
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000 0
Total Price $56,225 $61,225 $73,035 $55,370
Total Invoice $52,352 $57,002 $68,054 $50,674

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura RLX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $621
Model Year2009200920092015
ModelSLKSLKSLKRLX
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMGBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6300hp V6355hp V8310hp V6
TransmissionM6T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11380, 11380, 11588, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18245/40-19
Total Price$56,225$61,225$73,035$55,370
Adjustments for Features-1,135-2,185-2,4350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,090$59,040$70,600$55,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,950$15,510$0
Total Invoice$52,352$57,002$68,054$50,674
Adjustments for Features-1,057-2,034-2,2690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,295$54,968$65,785$50,674
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,673$14,490$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Acura RLX

Model Year2009200920092015
ModelSLKSLKSLKRLX
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMGBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
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 rear side windows   $200
Proximity key   $250
Remote app   $25
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Blind spot warning system   $200
Forward collision warning   $200
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning   $200
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor   $50
Side curtain airbags   $350
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Laminated front side windows   $200
Laminated rear side windows   $100
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler  $200 
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
App support   $0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player   $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio   $50
iPod integration$100$100$100 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Traffic + travel information   $25
USB port   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
LED headlights   $1000
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Spotter mirror(s)   $50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150  
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical   $100
Rear wheel steering   $1500
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,785$9,835$10,085$7,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,135$2,185$2,435$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,057-2,034-2,2690

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Acura RLX

Model Year20092015
ModelSLKRLX
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.7 in112.2 in
Length160.7 in196.1 in
Width70.4 in74.4 in
Height51.0 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,210 lb.3,934 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in59.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.5 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium I 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 seat150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
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 Requested204090%
Total Not Requested22510%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested96572%
Total Not Requested37528%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium I 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 seat150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
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 Requested204090%
Total Not Requested22510%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested96572%
Total Not Requested37528%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested96572%
Total Not Requested37528%

Option Package Details
Acura RLX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Laminated front side windows200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Woodgrain trim (optional)0No
245/40WR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200No
Laminated rear side windows100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested167563%
Total Not Requested97537%

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