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Acura RLX vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RLX vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $56,845

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $10,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,938

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $9,197

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172018201820182018
ModelRLXC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSport Hybrid SH-AWDC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $59,950 $40,250 $53,400 $66,100 $73,700
Base Invoice $55,626 $37,433 $49,662 $61,473 $68,541
Advance Package 6,000        
Advanced Lighting Package   1,900 1,900 1,050 1,050
Multimedia Package   2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200
designo Package   3,800 3,100 3,100 500
Heated front seats   580      
Premium Driver Assistance Package   3,050      
Parking Assist Package   1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090
Sunshade, rear, power   440 440 440 440
Sunshades, second row   380 380 380 380
Head-up display (HUD)   990 990 990 990
Cooled or ventilated front seats   450 450 450 450
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720
Driver Assistance Package     2,250 2,250 2,250
Advance Package 5,559        
Advanced Lighting Package   1,767 1,767 977 977
Multimedia Package   2,046 2,046 2,046 2,046
designo Package   3,534 2,883 2,883 465
Heated front seats   539      
Premium Driver Assistance Package   2,837      
Parking Assist Package   1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014
Sunshade, rear, power   409 409 409 409
Sunshades, second row   354 354 353 353
Head-up display (HUD)   921 921 921 921
Cooled or ventilated front seats   419 419 419 419
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670 670
Driver Assistance Package     2,093 2,093 2,093
Options (change) 6,000 15,600 13,520 12,670 10,070
Options (change) 5,559 14,510 12,576 11,785 9,367
Destination 950 995 995 995 995
Total Price $66,900 $56,845 $67,915 $79,765 $84,765
Total Invoice $62,135 $52,938 $63,233 $74,253 $78,903

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,793
Model Year20172018201820182018
ModelRLXC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSport Hybrid SH-AWDC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V6 H241hp I4362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionS7T9T9T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 14?, 5?, 5590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19225/50-17225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$66,900$56,845$67,915$79,765$84,765
Adjustments for Features0-640-2,965-2,015-2,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,900$56,205$64,950$77,750$82,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,745$21,545$25,845
Total Invoice$62,135$52,938$63,233$74,253$78,903
Adjustments for Features0-596-2,761-1,876-2,527
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,135$52,342$60,472$72,377$76,376
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,130$20,035$24,034

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

Model Year20172018201820182018
ModelRLXC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSport Hybrid SH-AWDC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200    
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
AWD$1700 $1700  
RWD $0 $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0    
Eco accelerator$100    
Heated steering wheel$100    
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25
Remote start$150    
Remote start via app $75$75$75$75
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500$500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0    
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150$150
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100$100$100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300
Rollover sensor$50    
Tires, run-flat $150$150  
Wide-view rear camera$0    
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150    
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100    
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250    
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)    $500
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Torque-vectoring, dual-electric-motor-based, rear$500    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust   $250$250
Raised top speed limiter    $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Laminated front side windows$200    
Laminated rear side windows$100    
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50    
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0    
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25   
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75    
Boost gauge  $75$75$75
Chronometer  $100$100$100
Compass $0$0$0$0
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125    
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150
Spotter mirror(s)$50    
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100    
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300
Heated second row seats$200    
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300$300
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100   
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Suggestive steering $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,050$6,690$9,015$8,065$8,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$640$2,965$2,015$2,715
Value of Feature Adjustments0-596-2,761-1,876-2,527

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

Model Year20172018
ModelRLXC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in111.8 in
Length196.1 in184.5 in
Width74.4 in71.3 in
Height57.7 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,970 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.6 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.8 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RLX Sport Hybrid SH-AWD

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote start150No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Around view cameras300Yes
Krell, 500W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested142562%
Total Not Requested87538%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED tail lights0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested115066%
Total Not Requested60034%
Premium Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested210089%
Total Not Requested25011%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED tail lights0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested145085%
Total Not Requested25015%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested25031%
Total Not Requested55069%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested145085%
Total Not Requested25015%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%

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

Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED tail lights0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested25031%
Total Not Requested55069%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested145085%
Total Not Requested25015%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%

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