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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: $34,005

Acura TSX   
Difference: $18,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,020

Acura TSX   
Difference: $17,178

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142012
ModelSLKSLKSLKTSX
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMGBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,525 $56,225 $68,925 $30,010
Base Invoice $40,478 $52,289 $64,100 $28,256
Automatic climate control, front 760 760 760  
Lighting Package 1,390 1,390 1,390  
Leather seating surfaces 770      
Premium 1 Package 2,590 2,590    
Multimedia Package 2,150 2,150 2,150  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720  
Technology Package       3,100
Automatic climate control, front 707 707 707  
Lighting Package 1,293 1,293 1,293  
Leather seating surfaces 716      
Premium 1 Package 2,409 2,409    
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670  
Technology Package       2,869
Options (change) 8,380 7,610 5,020 3,100
Options (change) 7,795 7,079 4,670 2,869
Destination 925 925 925 895
Total Price $52,830 $64,760 $74,870 $34,005
Total Invoice $49,198 $60,293 $69,695 $32,020

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TSX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,929
Model Year2014201420142012
ModelSLKSLKSLKTSX
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMGBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8201hp I4
TransmissionM6T7T7T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11500, 11415, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18225/50-17
Total Price$52,830$64,760$74,870$34,005
Adjustments for Features-6,710-7,860-8,9850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,120$56,900$65,885$34,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,780$19,765$0
Total Invoice$49,198$60,293$69,695$32,020
Adjustments for Features-6,249-7,318-8,3640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,949$52,975$61,331$32,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,026$18,382$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Acura TSX

Model Year2014201420142012
ModelSLKSLKSLKTSX
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 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
Remote app$25$25$25 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Rearview camera   $200
Roll bar$200$200$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100 
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300$300 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler  $200 
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player   $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
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
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$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$150 
No leather in second row$-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$100
Total Value of Features$10,460$11,610$12,735$3,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,710$7,860$8,985$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,249-7,318-8,3640

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Acura TSX

Model Year20142012
ModelSLKTSX
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.7 in106.4 in
Length162.8 in185.6 in
Width71.5 in72.4 in
Height51.2 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.3,471 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 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
6.4 ft314.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft314.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
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?
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
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?
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%

Option Package Details
Acura TSX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
ELS, 415W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested99064%
Total Not Requested55036%

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