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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: $50,615

Acura RL   
Difference: $24,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,520

Acura RL   
Difference: $24,011

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820172017
ModelRLC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,280 $65,200 $72,800
Base Invoice $41,560 $60,636 $67,704
Technology Package 3,620    
Premium 3 Package   2,450 2,450
designo Package   3,100 500
Panoramic sunroof   1,480 1,480
Sunshade, rear, power   440 440
Sunshades, second row   380 380
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Technology Package 3,245    
Premium 3 Package   2,279 2,279
designo Package   2,883 465
Panoramic sunroof   1,376 1,376
Sunshade, rear, power   409 409
Sunshades, second row   353 353
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670
Options (change) 3,620 8,570 5,970
Options (change) 3,245 7,970 5,552
Destination 715 925 925
Total Price $50,615 $74,695 $79,695
Total Invoice $45,520 $69,531 $74,181

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,855
Model Year200820172017
ModelRLC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionT5T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$50,615$74,695$79,695
Adjustments for Features0-4,465-5,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,615$70,230$74,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,300
Total Invoice$45,520$69,531$74,181
Adjustments for Features0-4,156-4,808
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,520$65,375$69,373
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,998

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

Model Year200820172017
ModelRLC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Power trunk closer $350$350
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start via app $75$75
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300
Temporary spare tire$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 $500
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)  $500
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust $250$250
Raised top speed limiter  $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Boost gauge $75$75
Chronometer $100$100
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50  
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Wood trim $300$300
Wood trim, alternative type$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Crosswind stabilization $50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Suggestive steering $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,715$11,180$11,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,465$5,165
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,156-4,808

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

Model Year20082017
ModelRLC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in111.8 in
Length193.6 in184.5 in
Width72.2 in71.3 in
Height57.1 in56.8 in
Curb Weight4,013 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Total Requested92586%
Total Not Requested15014%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72547%
Total Not Requested81553%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S

designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72532%
Total Not Requested156568%

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