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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: $40,655

Acura TL   
Difference: $11,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,175

Acura TL   
Difference: $10,695

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220142014
ModelSLKSLKSLKTLTL
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMGBaseSH-AWD
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,500 $54,800 $67,500 $36,030 $39,580
Base Invoice $39,525 $50,964 $62,775 $33,828 $37,113
Premium 1 Package 2,590 2,590      
Leather seating surfaces 770        
Automatic climate control, front 760 760 760    
Lighting Package 1,090 1,090 1,090    
Multimedia Package 2,150 2,150 2,150    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720    
Rear spoiler 375 375      
Proximity key 650 650 650    
Technology Package       3,730 3,730
Premium 1 Package 2,409 2,409      
Leather seating surfaces 716        
Automatic climate control, front 707 707 707    
Lighting Package 1,014 1,014 1,014    
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000 2,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670    
Rear spoiler 349 349      
Proximity key 605 605 605    
Technology Package       3,452 3,452
Options (change) 9,105 8,335 5,370 3,730 3,730
Options (change) 8,470 7,754 4,996 3,452 3,452
Destination 875 875 875 895 895
Total Price $52,480 $64,010 $73,745 $40,655 $44,205
Total Invoice $48,870 $59,593 $68,646 $38,175 $41,460

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,392
Model Year20122012201220142014
ModelSLKSLKSLKTLTL
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMGBaseSH-AWD
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8280hp V6305hp V6
TransmissionM6T7T7T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11500, 11440, 10440, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18245/50-17245/45-18
Total Price$52,480$64,010$73,745$40,655$44,205
Adjustments for Features-5,695-6,845-7,7700-2,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,785$57,165$65,975$40,655$42,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,380$19,190$0$1,350
Total Invoice$48,870$59,593$68,646$38,175$41,460
Adjustments for Features-5,303-6,373-7,2330-2,063
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,567$53,220$61,413$38,175$39,397
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,653$17,846$0$1,222

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Acura TL

Model Year20122012201220142014
ModelSLKSLKSLKTLTL
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 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  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Remote app$25$25$25  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Rearview camera   $200$200
Roll bar$200$200$200  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100  
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750  
Sunroof   $900$900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player   $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50  
SD Card slot$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$25
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Fog lights   $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
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 
Aluminum trim$100$100$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$150  
No leather in second row$-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 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$9,460$10,610$11,535$3,765$5,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,695$6,845$7,770$0$2,200
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,303-6,373-7,2330-2,063

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Acura TL

Model Year20122014
ModelSLKTL
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.7 in109.3 in
Length162.8 in194.0 in
Width71.5 in74.0 in
Height51.2 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.3,727 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 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
6.4 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested76560%
Total Not Requested50040%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested74077%
Total Not Requested22523%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested76560%
Total Not Requested50040%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested74077%
Total Not Requested22523%

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-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested74077%
Total Not Requested22523%

Option Package Details
Acura TL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested164075%
Total Not Requested55025%

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 player0Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested164075%
Total Not Requested55025%

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