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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: $43,520

Acura TLX 3.5   
Difference: $10,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,829

Acura TLX 3.5   
Difference: $9,748

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122015
ModelSLKSLKSLKTLX
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG3.5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,500 $54,800 $67,500 $35,320
Base Invoice $39,525 $50,964 $62,775 $33,171
Lighting Package 1,090 1,090 1,090  
Premium 1 Package 2,590 2,590    
Automatic climate control, front 760 760 760  
Dynamic Handling Package 990 990    
Special order charge 250 250    
Multimedia Package 2,150 2,150 2,150  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720  
Proximity key 650 650 650  
Leather seating surfaces 770      
Advance Package       7,280
Lighting Package 1,014 1,014 1,014  
Premium 1 Package 2,409 2,409    
Automatic climate control, front 707 707 707  
Dynamic Handling Package 921 921    
Special order charge 233 233    
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000 2,000  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670  
Proximity key 605 605 605  
Leather seating surfaces 716      
Advance Package       6,738
Options (change) 10,940 10,170 6,340 7,280
Options (change) 10,177 9,461 5,898 6,738
Destination 875 875 875 920
Total Price $54,315 $65,845 $74,715 $43,520
Total Invoice $50,577 $61,300 $69,548 $40,829

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TLX 3.5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,970
Model Year2012201220122015
ModelSLKSLKSLKTLX
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG3.5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionM6T7T7T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11500, 11490, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18225/50-18
Total Price$54,315$65,845$74,715$43,520
Adjustments for Features-835-1,985-2,5100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,480$63,860$72,205$43,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,380$18,725$0
Total Invoice$50,577$61,300$69,548$40,829
Adjustments for Features-778-1,848-2,3360
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,799$59,452$67,212$40,829
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,653$17,413$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Acura TLX

Model Year2012201220122015
ModelSLKSLKSLKTLX
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG3.5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction   $0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250 
Power rear side windows   $200
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote start   $150
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning   $200
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning   $200
Lane keeping assist   $400
Pedestrian detection   $50
Rearview camera   $200
Roll bar$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor   $50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear air vents   $100
Residual heat$50$50$50 
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 
App support   $0
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player   $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support   $0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
LED headlights   $1000
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
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$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Folding second row seats   $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$150 
No leather in second row$-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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Upgraded floor mats   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Adaptive dampers - mechanical   $100
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Rear wheel steering   $1500
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$11,110$12,260$12,785$10,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$835$1,985$2,510$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-778-1,848-2,3360

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20122015
ModelSLKTLX
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.7 in109.3 in
Length162.8 in190.3 in
Width71.5 in73.0 in
Height51.2 in57.0 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.3,484 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 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
6.4 ft313.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft313.2 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 integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested76560%
Total Not Requested50040%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Total Requested10017%
Total Not Requested50083%
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

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 integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested76560%
Total Not Requested50040%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Total Requested10017%
Total Not Requested50083%
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 TLX 3.5

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Fog lights125No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote start150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested271545%
Total Not Requested327555%

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