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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: $57,045

Acura RL   
Difference: $18,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,187

Acura RL   
Difference: $17,763

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220172017
ModelRLC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,200 $65,200 $72,800
Base Invoice $44,098 $60,636 $67,704
Advance Package 7,950    
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
Cooled or ventilated front seats   450 450
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Advance Package 7,194    
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
Cooled or ventilated front seats   419 419
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670
Options (change) 7,950 9,020 6,420
Options (change) 7,194 8,389 5,971
Destination 895 925 925
Total Price $57,045 $75,145 $80,145
Total Invoice $52,187 $69,950 $74,600

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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: $14,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,840
Model Year201220172017
ModelRLC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7
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$57,045$75,145$80,145
Adjustments for Features0-3,140-3,840
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,045$72,005$76,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,300
Total Invoice$52,187$69,950$74,600
Adjustments for Features0-2,923-3,574
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,187$67,027$71,026
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,999

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

Model Year201220172017
ModelRLC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rear side airbags $300$300
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
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 
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/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$7,190$10,330$11,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,140$3,840
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,923-3,574

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

Model Year20122017
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 Weight4,100 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 Volume13.8 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Total Requested197570%
Total Not Requested85030%

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
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
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
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72532%
Total Not Requested156568%

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