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

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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Acura TL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,920

Acura TL   
Difference: $12,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,161

Acura TL   
Difference: $11,598

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620112011
ModelSLKSLKSLKTLTL
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGBaseSH-AWD
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,900 $46,950 $61,500 $35,305 $38,855
Base Invoice $39,897 $43,664 $57,195 $32,856 $36,112
Lighting Package 990 990 990    
Premium Package 1,200 1,200 1,470    
Comfort Package 1,300 1,300      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690    
Heated front seats 690 690      
Bluetooth cell phone link 925 925 925    
Navigation system 1,200 1,200      
Entertainment Package 1,700 1,700      
Satellite radio     500    
Technology Package       3,730 3,730
Lighting Package 921 921 921    
Premium Package 1,116 1,116 1,367    
Comfort Package 1,209 1,209      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 642    
Heated front seats 642 642      
Bluetooth cell phone link 860 860 860    
Navigation system 1,116 1,116      
Entertainment Package 1,581 1,581      
Satellite radio     465    
Technology Package       3,420 3,420
Options (change) 8,695 8,695 4,575 3,730 3,730
Options (change) 8,087 8,087 4,255 3,420 3,420
Destination 775 775 775 885 885
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $52,370 $56,420 $68,150 $39,920 $43,470
Total Invoice $48,759 $52,526 $63,525 $37,161 $40,417

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,916
Model Year20062006200620112011
ModelSLKSLKSLKTLTL
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGBaseSH-AWD
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8280hp V6305hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T7T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11380, 11?, 9440, 10440, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18245/50-17245/45-18
Total Price$52,370$56,420$68,150$39,920$43,470
Adjustments for Features-3,955-3,955-4,5550-2,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,415$52,465$63,595$39,920$41,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,050$15,180$0$1,350
Total Invoice$48,759$52,526$63,525$37,161$40,417
Adjustments for Features-3,682-3,682-4,2460-2,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,077$48,844$59,279$37,161$38,372
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,767$14,202$0$1,211

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Acura TL

Model Year20062006200620112011
ModelSLKSLKSLKTLTL
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGBaseSH-AWD
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Proximity key   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Rearview camera   $200$200
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Tire-pressure monitor   $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents   $100$100
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750  
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Sunroof   $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50$50
Media drive   $15$15
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Navigation system$600$600 $600$600
Surround sound$250$250 $250$250
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights   $25$25
Compass   $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $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$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$9,185$9,185$9,785$5,230$7,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,955$3,955$4,555$0$2,200
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,682-3,682-4,2460-2,045

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Acura TL

Model Year20062011
ModelSLKTL
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.7 in109.3 in
Length160.7 in195.3 in
Width70.4 in74.0 in
Height51.0 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,210 lb.3,709 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.5 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Total Requested31564%
Total Not Requested17536%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested97575%
Total Not Requested32525%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Total Requested31564%
Total Not Requested17536%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested97575%
Total Not Requested32525%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Total Requested30063%
Total Not Requested17537%

Option Package Details
Acura TL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested125057%
Total Not Requested94043%

Option Package Details
Acura TL SH-AWD

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested125057%
Total Not Requested94043%

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