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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: $37,885

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $9,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,291

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $6,984

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelRLC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,280 $31,600 $33,300 $36,900 $53,800
Base Invoice $41,560 $29,388 $30,969 $34,317 $50,034
Premium II Package   2,750 2,750 1,350 1,080
Leather seating surfaces   1,550 1,550 1,550  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710 710 710 710
CD changer, in-dash   450 450 450 450
Wood trim         0
Premium II Package   2,558 2,558 1,256 1,004
Leather seating surfaces   1,442 1,442 1,442  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   660 660 660 660
CD changer, in-dash   418 418 418 418
Wood trim         0
Options (change) 0 5,460 5,460 4,060 2,240
Options (change) 0 5,078 5,078 3,776 2,082
Destination 715 825 825 825 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $46,995 $37,885 $39,585 $41,785 $58,615
Total Invoice $42,275 $35,291 $36,872 $38,918 $54,691

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,038
Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelRLC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionT5M6T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10100, 8100, 8100, 8100, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$46,995$37,885$39,585$41,785$58,615
Adjustments for Features-3,2750-1,175-1,450-1,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,720$37,885$38,410$40,335$56,865
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$525$2,450$18,980
Total Invoice$42,275$35,291$36,872$38,918$54,691
Adjustments for Features-2,9460-1,094-1,351-1,633
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,329$35,291$35,778$37,567$53,058
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$487$2,276$17,767

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

Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelRLC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000    
6-speed manual $150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0    
Proximity key$250    
Sunshades, second row$125    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500    
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75    
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0    
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Surround sound$250    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Chronometer    $100
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100   
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200    
Metal pedals $75 $75$75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Wood trim$300 $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100$100 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   $100
Total Value of Features$5,315$2,040$3,215$3,490$3,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,275$0$1,175$1,450$1,750
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9460-1,094-1,351-1,633

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See a complete comparison of Acura RL vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class features.

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

Model Year20082008
ModelRLC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in108.7 in
Length193.6 in182.3 in
Width72.2 in69.7 in
Height57.1 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,013 lb.3,528 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft312.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Acura RL vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested147565%
Total Not Requested80035%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested147565%
Total Not Requested80035%

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

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested82562%
Total Not Requested50038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested72588%
Total Not Requested10012%

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