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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: $33,995

Acura TLX   
Difference: $19,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,338

Acura TLX   
Difference: $17,434

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220192019
ModelSLKSLKSLKTLXTLX
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMGBaseV6
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,500 $54,800 $67,500 $33,000 $36,200
Base Invoice $39,525 $50,964 $62,775 $31,343 $34,374
Lighting Package 1,090 1,090 1,090    
Premium 1 Package 2,590 2,590      
Automatic climate control, front 760 760 760    
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        
Rear spoiler 375 375      
A-Spec Package       0 0
Advance Package         7,550
Lighting Package 1,014 1,014 1,014    
Premium 1 Package 2,409 2,409      
Automatic climate control, front 707 707 707    
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        
Rear spoiler 349 349      
A-Spec Package       0 0
Advance Package         7,152
Options (change) 10,075 9,305 6,340 0 7,550
Options (change) 9,372 8,656 5,898 0 7,152
Destination 875 875 875 995 995
Total Price $53,450 $64,980 $74,715 $33,995 $44,745
Total Invoice $49,772 $60,495 $69,548 $32,338 $42,521

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TLX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,378
Model Year20122012201220192019
ModelSLKSLKSLKTLXTLX
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMGBaseV6
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8206hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionM6T7T7S8T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11500, 11490, 10490, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$53,450$64,980$74,715$33,995$44,745
Adjustments for Features-60-1,210-2,1350-1,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,390$63,770$72,580$33,995$43,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,380$19,190$0$9,450
Total Invoice$49,772$60,495$69,548$32,338$42,521
Adjustments for Features-56-1,126-1,9870-1,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,716$59,369$67,561$32,338$41,286
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,653$17,845$0$8,948

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20122012201220192019
ModelSLKSLKSLKTLXTLX
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMGBaseV6
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
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850
Cruise control$150$150$150  
Heated steering wheel    $100
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250  
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote start   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$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  
Around view cameras    $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning   $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Lane keeping assist   $400$400
Pedestrian detection   $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0
Rearview camera   $200 
Roll bar$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100
Wide-view rear camera   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Climate Control 
Electrically heated windshield    $250
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rear air vents   $100$100
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0$0
Body kit  $0$0$0
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750  
Sunroof   $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100
App support   $0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player   $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Wireless charging station   $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 $75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
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
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 $50
Spotter mirror(s)   $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$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Heated second row seats    $200
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 height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power thigh support length 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
Performance steering system (optional)   $0$0
Rear wheel steering   $1500$1500
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Wheels, dark finish   $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$10,885$12,035$12,960$10,825$12,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$60$1,210$2,135$0$1,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-56-1,126-1,9870-1,235

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20122019
ModelSLKTLX
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.7 in109.3 in
Length162.8 in191.7 in
Width71.5 in73.0 in
Height51.2 in57.0 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.3,506 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 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft314.3 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%
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%
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

A-Spec Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Body kit0Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
245/40VR19 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Upgraded floor mats0No
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
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Fog lights125No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested319061%
Total Not Requested205039%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX V6

A-Spec Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Body kit0Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
245/40VR19 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Upgraded floor mats0No
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
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Fog lights125No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested319061%
Total Not Requested205039%
Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Electrically heated windshield250No
Around view cameras300No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Fog lights125No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Upgraded floor mats0No
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
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested296556%
Total Not Requested235044%

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