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

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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Acura TSX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,505

Acura TSX   
Difference: $19,510

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,483

Acura TSX   
Difference: $17,811

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082013
ModelSLKSLKSLKTSX
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,150 $49,450 $63,200 $30,510
Base Invoice $41,060 $45,988 $58,776 $28,719
Lighting Package 1,010 1,010 1,010  
Heating Package 980 980    
Premium II Package 3,995 3,995 1,410  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710  
iPod integration 375 375 375  
Automatic climate control, front 720 720 720  
Navigation system 1,200 1,200 1,200  
Technology Package       3,100
Lighting Package 939 939 939  
Heating Package 911 911    
Premium II Package 3,715 3,715 1,311  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 659 659 659  
iPod integration 349 349 349  
Automatic climate control, front 670 670 670  
Navigation system 1,116 1,116 1,116  
Technology Package       2,869
Options (change) 8,990 8,990 5,425 3,100
Options (change) 8,359 8,359 5,044 2,869
Destination 875 875 875 895
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $54,015 $59,315 $70,800 $34,505
Total Invoice $50,294 $55,222 $65,995 $32,483

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TSX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,137
Model Year2008200820082013
ModelSLKSLKSLKTSX
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8201hp I4
TransmissionM6T7T7T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11380, 11380, 11415, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18225/50-17
Total Price$54,015$59,315$70,800$34,505
Adjustments for Features-5,020-6,070-6,3200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,995$53,245$64,480$34,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,250$15,485$0
Total Invoice$50,294$55,222$65,995$32,483
Adjustments for Features-4,674-5,651-5,8910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,620$49,571$60,104$32,483
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,951$14,484$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Acura TSX

Model Year2008200820082013
ModelSLKSLKSLKTSX
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGBase
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 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Rearview camera   $200
Side curtain airbags   $350
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents   $100
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler  $200 
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player   $0
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive   $15
MP3-compatible player   $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information   $25
USB port   $25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Compass   $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Folding second row seats   $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
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 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,935$9,985$10,235$3,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,020$6,070$6,320$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,674-5,651-5,8910

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Acura TSX

Model Year20082013
ModelSLKTSX
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.7 in106.4 in
Length160.7 in185.6 in
Width70.4 in72.4 in
Height51.0 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,210 lb.3,471 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.2 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.5 ft314.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft314.0 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%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
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
Total Requested174058%
Total Not Requested125042%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
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
Total Requested174058%
Total Not Requested125042%

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 TSX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
ELS, 415W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested85055%
Total Not Requested69045%

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