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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: $39,645

Acura TL   
Difference: $14,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,903

Acura TL   
Difference: $13,391

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820102010
ModelSLKSLKSLKTLTL
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGBaseSH-AWD
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,150 $49,450 $63,200 $35,105 $38,655
Base Invoice $41,060 $45,988 $58,776 $32,673 $35,929
Premium II Package 3,995 3,995 1,410    
Lighting Package 1,010 1,010 1,010    
Heating Package 980 980      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710    
Automatic climate control, front 720 720 720    
iPod integration 375 375 375    
Navigation system 1,200 1,200 1,200    
Technology Package       3,730 3,730
Premium II Package 3,715 3,715 1,311    
Lighting Package 939 939 939    
Heating Package 911 911      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 659 659 659    
Automatic climate control, front 670 670 670    
iPod integration 349 349 349    
Navigation system 1,116 1,116 1,116    
Technology Package       3,420 3,420
Options (change) 8,990 8,990 5,425 3,730 3,730
Options (change) 8,359 8,359 5,044 3,420 3,420
Destination 875 875 875 810 810
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $54,015 $59,315 $70,800 $39,645 $43,195
Total Invoice $50,294 $55,222 $65,995 $36,903 $40,159

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,313
Model Year20082008200820102010
ModelSLKSLKSLKTLTL
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGBaseSH-AWD
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8280hp V6305hp V6
TransmissionM6T7T7T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11380, 11380, 11440, 10440, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18245/50-17245/45-18
Total Price$54,015$59,315$70,800$39,645$43,195
Adjustments for Features-4,380-5,430-5,6800-2,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,635$53,885$65,120$39,645$40,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,250$15,485$0$1,350
Total Invoice$50,294$55,222$65,995$36,903$40,159
Adjustments for Features-4,078-5,055-5,2950-2,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,216$50,167$60,700$36,903$38,114
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,951$14,484$0$1,211

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Acura TL

Model Year20082008200820102010
ModelSLKSLKSLKTLTL
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGBaseSH-AWD
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$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
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 
DVD-Audio-compatible player   $0$0
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Media drive   $15$15
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
USB port   $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  
Metal pedals$75$75$75  
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150   
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, 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$8,660$9,710$9,960$4,280$6,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,380$5,430$5,680$0$2,200
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,078-5,055-5,2950-2,045

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Acura TL

Model Year20082010
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

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested184062%
Total Not Requested115038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested184062%
Total Not Requested115038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested40053%
Total Not Requested35047%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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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