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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: $36,420

Acura TLX 2.4   
Difference: $17,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,257

Acura TLX 2.4   
Difference: $16,037

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820152015
ModelSLKSLKSLKTLXTLX
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG2.43.5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,150 $49,450 $63,200 $31,445 $35,320
Base Invoice $41,060 $45,988 $58,776 $29,584 $33,171
Lighting Package 1,010 1,010 1,010    
Premium II Package 3,995 3,995 1,410    
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       4,055 4,055
Lighting Package 939 939 939    
Premium II Package 3,715 3,715 1,311    
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       3,753 3,753
Options (change) 8,990 8,990 5,425 4,055 4,055
Options (change) 8,359 8,359 5,044 3,753 3,753
Destination 875 875 875 920 920
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $54,015 $59,315 $70,800 $36,420 $40,295
Total Invoice $50,294 $55,222 $65,995 $34,257 $37,844

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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: $16,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,180
Model Year20082008200820152015
ModelSLKSLKSLKTLXTLX
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG2.43.5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8206hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionM6T7T7S8T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11380, 11380, 11490, 10490, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18225/55-17225/50-18
Total Price$54,015$59,315$70,800$36,420$40,295
Adjustments for Features-920-1,970-2,2200-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,095$57,345$68,580$36,420$39,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,250$15,485$0$3,575
Total Invoice$50,294$55,222$65,995$34,257$37,844
Adjustments for Features-857-1,834-2,0690-282
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,437$53,388$63,926$34,257$37,562
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,951$14,489$0$3,305

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20082008200820152015
ModelSLKSLKSLKTLXTLX
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG2.43.5
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  
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
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100
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
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player   $0$0
HD radio   $50$50
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Media drive   $15$15
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
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  
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
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
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 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 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical   $100$100
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$9,860$10,910$11,160$8,940$9,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$920$1,970$2,220$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-857-1,834-2,0690-282

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20082015
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 II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
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
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 wipers175Yes
Total Requested201567%
Total Not Requested97533%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
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
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 wipers175Yes
Total Requested201567%
Total Not Requested97533%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
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%

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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