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

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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Acura TLX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,000

Acura TLX 2.4   
Difference: $15,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,182

Acura TLX 2.4   
Difference: $13,577

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620172017
ModelSLKSLKSLKTLXTLX
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG2.43.5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,900 $46,950 $61,500 $32,000 $35,450
Base Invoice $39,897 $43,664 $57,195 $30,396 $33,664
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    
Bluetooth cell phone link 925 925 925    
Heated front seats 690 690      
Navigation system 1,200 1,200      
Entertainment Package 1,700 1,700      
Satellite radio     500    
Technology Package       4,050 4,050
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    
Bluetooth cell phone link 860 860 860    
Heated front seats 642 642      
Navigation system 1,116 1,116      
Entertainment Package 1,581 1,581      
Satellite radio     465    
Technology Package       3,836 3,836
Options (change) 8,695 8,695 4,575 4,050 4,050
Options (change) 8,087 8,087 4,255 3,836 3,836
Destination 775 775 775 950 950
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $52,370 $56,420 $68,150 $37,000 $40,450
Total Invoice $48,759 $52,526 $63,525 $35,182 $38,450

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TLX 2.4
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,395
Model Year20062006200620172017
ModelSLKSLKSLKTLXTLX
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG2.43.5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8206hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T7S8T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11380, 11?, 9490, 10490, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18225/55-17225/50-18
Total Price$52,370$56,420$68,150$37,000$40,450
Adjustments for Features-195-195-7950-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,175$56,225$67,355$37,000$40,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,050$15,180$0$3,150
Total Invoice$48,759$52,526$63,525$35,182$38,450
Adjustments for Features-182-182-7410-285
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,577$52,344$62,784$35,182$38,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,767$14,207$0$2,983

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20062006200620172017
ModelSLKSLKSLKTLXTLX
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG2.43.5
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  
8-speed automated manual   $1300 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1400
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction   $0$0
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 
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Forward collision warning   $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Lane keeping assist   $400$400
Rearview camera   $200$200
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Tire-pressure monitor   $75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100
Wide-view rear camera   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rear air vents   $100$100
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750  
Rear spoiler  $200  
Sunroof   $900$900
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
Aux input   $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
HD radio   $50$50
Media drive   $15$15
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Navigation system$600$600 $600$600
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
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  
Compass   $0$0
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$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
LED headlights   $1000$1000
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$50
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Upgraded floor mats   $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Machined alloy wheels   $350$350
Rear wheel steering   $1500$1500
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$9,985$9,985$10,585$9,790$10,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$195$195$795$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-182-182-7410-285

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20062017
ModelSLKTLX
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.7 in109.3 in
Length160.7 in190.3 in
Width70.4 in73.0 in
Height51.0 in57.0 in
Curb Weight3,210 lb.3,484 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.5 ft313.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft313.2 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 wipers100Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Total Requested415100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 wipers100Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Total Requested415100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 wipers100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX 2.4

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers25Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Lane departure warning system200No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Lane keeping assist system400No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested197555%
Total Not Requested164045%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX 3.5

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Lane departure warning system200No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Lane keeping assist system400No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested205056%
Total Not Requested164044%

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