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Acura RL vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RL vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,210

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $10,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,731

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $7,734

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720062006200620062006
ModelRLC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,780 $29,200 $32,950 $37,550 $38,150 $54,450
Base Invoice $40,795 $27,156 $30,644 $34,922 $35,480 $50,639
Power driver seat   600 600      
Sunroof Package   1,790 1,790 1,790 1,790  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   690 690 690 690 690
Satellite radio   500 500 500 500 500
Heated front seats   680 680 680 680  
Bluetooth cell phone link   765 765 765 765 765
Xenon HID headlights   790 790 790 790 790
CD changer, remote   420 420 420 420  
Premium Package           925
Wood trim           775
Power driver seat   558 558      
Sunroof Package   1,665 1,665 1,665 1,665  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   642 642 642 642 642
Satellite radio   465 465 465 465 465
Heated front seats   633 633 633 633  
Bluetooth cell phone link   711 711 711 711 711
Xenon HID headlights   735 735 735 735 735
CD changer, remote   391 391 391 391  
Premium Package           860
Wood trim           721
Options (change) 0 6,235 6,235 5,635 5,635 4,445
Options (change) 0 5,800 5,800 5,242 5,242 4,134
Destination 670 775 775 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $46,450 $36,210 $39,960 $43,960 $44,560 $60,970
Total Invoice $41,465 $33,731 $37,219 $40,939 $41,497 $56,848

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,253
Model Year200720062006200620062006
ModelRLC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6201hp V6228hp V6268hp V6268hp V6362hp V8
TransmissionT5M6T7M6T7T5
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6320, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17225/45-17205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$46,450$36,210$39,960$43,960$44,560$60,970
Adjustments for Features-3,9000-1,225-300-1,525-2,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,550$36,210$38,735$43,660$43,035$58,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,525$7,450$6,825$21,960
Total Invoice$41,465$33,731$37,219$40,939$41,497$56,848
Adjustments for Features-3,4810-1,141-279-1,420-2,611
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,984$33,731$36,078$40,660$40,077$54,237
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,347$6,929$6,346$20,506

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year200720062006200620062006
ModelRLC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000    $1000
6-speed manual $150 $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 $1200 
AWD$1700     
RWD $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0     
Proximity key$250     
Sunshades, second row$125     
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0
Rear side airbags     $300
Tire-pressure monitor$75     
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40     
Rear seat pass-through$100    $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75     
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500     
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25 $25
Rear spoiler     $200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50     
CD changer, in-dash$325     
CD changer, remote $200$200$200$200$200
CD player $125$125$125$125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50
Surround sound$250    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 $100 $100
Folding second row seats     $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  $100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100     
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100     
Wood trim$300 $300 $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100     
Total Value of Features$5,215$1,315$2,540$1,615$2,840$4,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,900$0$1,225$300$1,525$2,800
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,4810-1,141-279-1,420-2,611

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year20072006
ModelRLC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in106.9 in
Length193.6 in178.4 in
Width72.2 in68.0 in
Height57.1 in55.6 in
Curb Weight4,013 lb.3,406 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested45090%
Total Not Requested5010%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested137585%
Total Not Requested25015%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested45090%
Total Not Requested5010%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested137585%
Total Not Requested25015%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested137585%
Total Not Requested25015%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Luxury Sedan

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested137585%
Total Not Requested25015%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Total Requested42571%
Total Not Requested17529%

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