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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: $35,940

Acura TL   
Difference: $15,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,820

Acura TL   
Difference: $15,096

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122006
ModelSLKSLKSLKTL
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMGBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,500 $54,800 $67,500 $33,325
Base Invoice $39,525 $50,964 $62,775 $30,384
Lighting Package 1,090 1,090 1,090  
Premium 1 Package 2,590 2,590    
Multimedia Package 2,150 2,150 2,150  
Automatic climate control, front 760 760 760  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720  
Leather seating surfaces 770      
Navigation system       2,000
Lighting Package 1,014 1,014 1,014  
Premium 1 Package 2,409 2,409    
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000 2,000  
Automatic climate control, front 707 707 707  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670  
Leather seating surfaces 716      
Navigation system       1,821
Options (change) 8,080 7,310 4,720 2,000
Options (change) 7,516 6,800 4,391 1,821
Destination 875 875 875 615
Total Price $51,455 $62,985 $73,095 $35,940
Total Invoice $47,916 $58,639 $68,041 $32,820

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,545
Model Year2012201220122006
ModelSLKSLKSLKTL
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMGBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8258hp V6
TransmissionM6T7T7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11500, 11225, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18235/45-17
Total Price$51,455$62,985$73,095$35,940
Adjustments for Features-7,035-8,185-9,1600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,420$54,800$63,935$35,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,380$19,515$0
Total Invoice$47,916$58,639$68,041$32,820
Adjustments for Features-6,551-7,620-8,5270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,365$51,019$59,514$32,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,654$18,149$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Acura TL

Model Year2012201220122006
ModelSLKSLKSLKTL
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMGBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200 
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200
Remote app$25$25$25 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
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 
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 
Limited-slip front differential   $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler  $200 
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Cassette player   $50
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Media drive$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
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 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,800$10,950$11,925$2,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,035$8,185$9,160$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,551-7,620-8,5270

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Acura TL

Model Year20122006
ModelSLKTL
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.7 in107.9 in
Length162.8 in189.3 in
Width71.5 in72.2 in
Height51.2 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.3,484 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.4 ft312.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft312.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested66553%
Total Not Requested60047%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90093%
Total Not Requested657%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested66553%
Total Not Requested60047%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90093%
Total Not Requested657%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90093%
Total Not Requested657%

Option Package Details
Acura TL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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