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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: $51,260

Acura RL   
Difference: $23,715

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,525

Acura RL   
Difference: $23,266

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020162016
ModelRLC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,830 $65,250 $73,250
Base Invoice $42,470 $60,683 $68,123
Technology Package 3,620    
Multimedia Package   2,690 2,690
designo Package   3,090 550
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Sunshades, second row   380 380
Sunshade, rear, power   440 440
Panoramic sunroof   1,480 1,480
Wood trim     0
Technology Package 3,245    
Multimedia Package   2,502 2,502
designo Package   2,874 512
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669
Sunshades, second row   353 353
Sunshade, rear, power   409 409
Panoramic sunroof   1,376 1,376
Wood trim     0
Options (change) 3,620 8,800 6,260
Options (change) 3,245 8,183 5,821
Destination 810 925 925
Total Price $51,260 $74,975 $80,435
Total Invoice $46,525 $69,791 $74,869

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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: $20,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,924
Model Year201020162016
ModelRLC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp 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)245/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$51,260$74,975$80,435
Adjustments for Features0-3,590-4,490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,260$71,385$75,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,560
Total Invoice$46,525$69,791$74,869
Adjustments for Features0-3,342-4,179
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,525$66,449$70,690
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,241

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

Model Year201020162016
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  
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start via app $75$75
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
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
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
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 
Aluminum trim $100 
Folding second row seats $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $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 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-folding headrests, second row seats$50  
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
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$6,390$9,980$10,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,590$4,490
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,342-4,179

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

Model Year20102016
ModelRLC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in111.8 in
Length195.8 in184.5 in
Width72.7 in71.3 in
Height57.2 in56.8 in
Curb Weight4,084 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.18.0 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
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested122589%
Total Not Requested15011%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%

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

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Analog clock25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested325100%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

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