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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: $46,670

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $10,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,465

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $8,722

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelRLC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,200 $34,800 $38,020 $40,575 $58,930
Base Invoice $44,098 $32,364 $35,359 $37,735 $54,805
Advance Package 7,950        
Lighting Package   1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290
Multimedia Package   2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790
Leather Package   1,750 1,750 1,750  
Premium 1 Package   2,500 2,500    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720
Proximity key   650 650 650 650
Wood trim   325 325 0 0
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970 970 970
AMG Leather Package         3,090
Limited-slip rear differential         2,030
Advance Package 7,194        
Lighting Package   1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Multimedia Package   2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595
Leather Package   1,628 1,628 1,628  
Premium 1 Package   2,325 2,325    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669 669 669
Proximity key   605 605 605 605
Wood trim   302 302 0 0
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902 902 902
AMG Leather Package         2,874
Limited-slip rear differential         1,888
Options (change) 7,950 10,995 10,995 8,170 11,540
Options (change) 7,194 10,226 10,226 7,599 10,733
Destination 895 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $57,045 $46,670 $49,890 $49,620 $73,045
Total Invoice $52,187 $43,465 $46,460 $46,209 $68,113

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,135
Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelRLC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6201hp I4228hp V6302hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$57,045$46,670$49,890$49,620$73,045
Adjustments for Features-1,7350-1,700-200-1,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,310$46,670$48,190$49,420$72,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,520$2,750$25,375
Total Invoice$52,187$43,465$46,460$46,209$68,113
Adjustments for Features-1,5870-1,583-186-932
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,600$43,465$44,877$46,023$67,181
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,412$2,558$23,716

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

Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelRLC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700 $1700  
RWD $0 $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0    
Adaptive cruise control$600    
Cruise control $150$150$150$150
Parking guidance system - passive $250$250$250$250
Sunshade, rear, power$225    
Sunshades, second row$125    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200    
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning$200    
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0    
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40    
Rear seat pass-through$100    
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$0
Bodyside moldings$75    
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0    
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50
Media drive $15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Traffic + travel information$25    
Traffic information $25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200
Chronometer    $100
Compass $0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125    
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Power-folding mirrors$50    
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100$100$100
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   $100
Total Value of Features$6,040$4,305$6,005$4,505$5,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,735$0$1,700$200$1,000
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5870-1,583-186-932

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

Model Year20122012
ModelRLC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in108.7 in
Length195.8 in180.7 in
Width72.7 in69.7 in
Height57.2 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,100 lb.3,429 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 in55.0 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

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested162558%
Total Not Requested120042%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested112597%
Total Not Requested403%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested105057%
Total Not Requested80043%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested112597%
Total Not Requested403%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested105057%
Total Not Requested80043%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested112597%
Total Not Requested403%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested112597%
Total Not Requested403%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%

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