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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: $44,715

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $7,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,646

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $5,761

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112010201020102010
ModelRLC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,200 $33,600 $35,300 $39,750 $57,350
Base Invoice $42,801 $31,248 $32,829 $36,968 $53,336
Technology Package 4,150        
Leather seating surfaces   1,590 1,590 1,590  
Premium 2 Package   3,700 3,700 1,400 1,400
Multimedia Package   2,650 2,650 2,650  
Proximity key   1,130 1,130 1,130 1,130
Rearview camera   450 450 450 450
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720
Seating Package         3,030
Universal Media Interface         1,290
Limited-slip rear differential         2,000
Wood trim         0
Technology Package 3,721        
Leather seating surfaces   1,479 1,479 1,479  
Premium 2 Package   3,441 3,441 1,302 1,302
Multimedia Package   2,464 2,464 2,464  
Proximity key   1,051 1,051 1,051 1,051
Rearview camera   418 418 418 418
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670 670
Seating Package         2,818
Universal Media Interface         1,200
Limited-slip rear differential         1,860
Wood trim         0
Options (change) 4,150 10,240 10,240 7,940 10,020
Options (change) 3,721 9,523 9,523 7,384 9,319
Destination 885 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $52,235 $44,715 $46,415 $48,565 $70,345
Total Invoice $47,407 $41,646 $43,227 $45,227 $65,630

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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: $4,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,848
Model Year20112010201020102010
ModelRLC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionT6M6T7T7T7
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)245/45-18225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$52,235$44,715$46,415$48,565$70,345
Adjustments for Features-3,2100-1,175-1,450-2,985
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,025$44,715$45,240$47,115$67,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$525$2,400$22,645
Total Invoice$47,407$41,646$43,227$45,227$65,630
Adjustments for Features-2,9130-1,094-1,350-2,785
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,494$41,646$42,133$43,877$62,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$487$2,231$21,199

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

Model Year20112010201020102010
ModelRLC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
6-speed manual $150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0    
Sunshades, second row$125    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250    
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    
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75    
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325 
CD player    $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0    
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0 
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
SD Card slot $25$25$25 
Surround sound$250    
Traffic + travel information$25    
Traffic information    $25
USB port$25    
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Chronometer    $100
Compass $0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100   
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300    
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50 
Memory system, passenger seat    $150
Metal pedals $75 $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150    
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$5,640$2,430$3,605$3,880$5,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,210$0$1,175$1,450$2,985
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9130-1,094-1,350-2,785

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

Model Year20112010
ModelRLC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in108.7 in
Length195.8 in182.3 in
Width72.7 in69.7 in
Height57.2 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,100 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 Volume13.8 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested92557%
Total Not Requested70043%

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 2 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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Total Requested180068%
Total Not Requested85032%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested102596%
Total Not Requested404%

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 2 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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Total Requested180068%
Total Not Requested85032%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested102596%
Total Not Requested404%

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 2 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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested102596%
Total Not Requested404%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested145056%
Total Not Requested115044%
Universal Media Interface
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested102591%
Total Not Requested1009%

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