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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: $43,750

Acura TLX V6 A-Spec   
Difference: $17,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,576

Acura TLX V6 A-Spec   
Difference: $15,624

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620182018
ModelSLKSLKTLXTLX
TrimSLK300SLK350V6V6 A-Spec
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,000 $59,200 $36,200 $42,800
Base Invoice $43,710 $55,056 $34,374 $40,626
Premium 2 Package 4,490 4,490    
Premium 1 Package 3,390      
Premium 3 Package 3,790 3,790    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720    
Leather seating surfaces 770      
Rear spoiler 350 350    
Advance Package     7,550  
Premium 2 Package 4,175 4,175    
Premium 1 Package 3,153      
Premium 3 Package 3,525 3,525    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670    
Leather seating surfaces 716      
Rear spoiler 326 326    
Advance Package     7,152  
Options (change) 13,510 9,350 7,550 0
Options (change) 12,565 8,696 7,152 0
Destination 925 925 950 950
Total Price $61,435 $69,475 $44,700 $43,750
Total Invoice $57,200 $64,677 $42,476 $41,576

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TLX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,359
Model Year2016201620182018
ModelSLKSLKTLXTLX
TrimSLK300SLK350V6V6 A-Spec
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4302hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT9T7T9T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11490, 10490, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18225/50-18245/40-19
Total Price$61,435$69,475$44,700$43,750
Adjustments for Features-4,635-4,435-1,0000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,800$65,040$43,700$43,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,240$0$50
Total Invoice$57,200$64,677$42,476$41,576
Adjustments for Features-4,315-4,129-9500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,885$60,548$41,526$41,576
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,663$0$50

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Acura TLX

Model Year2016201620182018
ModelSLKSLKTLXTLX
TrimSLK300SLK350V6V6 A-Spec
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 $1400$1400
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200  
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Remote app$25$25  
Remote start  $150$150
Semi-automated parking system$500$500  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Around view cameras  $500 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150  
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure prevention$150$150  
Lane keeping assist  $400$400
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Rearview camera   $200
Roll bar$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
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  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Residual heat$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0
Body kit $0 $0
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300  
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Wireless charging station  $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75 
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)   $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$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  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Metal pedals$75$75  
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150  
No leather in second row$-300$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Upgraded floor mats  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Rear wheel steering  $1500$1500
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Wheels, dark finish   $0
Total Value of Features$13,360$13,160$9,725$8,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,635$4,435$1,000$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,315-4,129-9500

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20162018
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 SLK300

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Analog clock25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested196583%
Total Not Requested40017%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested101567%
Total Not Requested50033%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested225066%
Total Not Requested115034%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Analog clock25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested196583%
Total Not Requested40017%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested225066%
Total Not Requested115034%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX V6

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
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Fog lights125No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested316560%
Total Not Requested215040%

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