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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: $50,565

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $10,780

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,108

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $8,970

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142013201320132013
ModelRLXC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,450 $35,350 $38,950 $41,400 $59,800
Base Invoice $44,324 $32,876 $36,224 $38,502 $55,614
Advance Package 12,000        
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    
Driver Assistance Package   2,950 2,950 2,950 2,950
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970 970 970
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720
Proximity key   650 650 650 650
Sunshade, rear, power   440 440 440  
Special order charge   250 250 250  
Wood trim       0 0
AMG Leather Package         3,090
Advance Package 10,859        
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    
Driver Assistance Package   2,744 2,744 2,744 2,744
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902 902 902
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669 669 669
Proximity key   605 605 605 605
Sunshade, rear, power   409 409 409  
Special order charge   250 250 250  
Wood trim       0 0
AMG Leather Package         2,874
Options (change) 12,000 14,310 14,310 11,810 12,460
Options (change) 10,859 13,327 13,327 11,002 11,589
Destination 895 905 905 905 905
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $61,345 $50,565 $54,165 $54,115 $74,865
Total Invoice $56,078 $47,108 $50,456 $50,409 $69,808

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,887
Model Year20142013201320132013
ModelRLXC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V6201hp I4248hp V6302hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 14450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$61,345$50,565$54,165$54,115$74,865
Adjustments for Features-1,1850-1,850-550-675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,160$50,565$52,315$53,565$74,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,750$3,000$23,625
Total Invoice$56,078$47,108$50,456$50,409$69,808
Adjustments for Features-1,0830-1,723-512-629
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,995$47,108$48,733$49,897$69,179
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,625$2,789$22,071

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

Model Year20142013201320132013
ModelRLXC-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
FWD$0    
RWD $0 $0$0
AWD  $1700  
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0    
Parking guidance system - passive $250$250$250$250
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row$125    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150$150
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Lane departure prevention $150$150$150$150
Lane keeping assist$400    
Rollover sensor$50    
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100    
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Laminated front side windows$200    
Laminated rear side windows$100    
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$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$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    
LED headlights$1000    
Power-folding mirrors$50    
Spotter mirror(s)$50    
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300    
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300
Heated second row seats$200    
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50$50
Wood trim   $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear wheel steering$1500    
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   $100
Total Value of Features$6,400$5,215$7,065$5,765$5,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,185$0$1,850$550$675
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0830-1,723-512-629

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

Model Year20142013
ModelRLXC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in108.7 in
Length196.1 in180.7 in
Width74.4 in69.7 in
Height57.7 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,934 lb.3,429 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.6 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.8 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RLX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Krell, 500W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Laminated rear side windows100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Laminated front side windows200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Woodgrain trim (optional)0No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
245/40WR19 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested350061%
Total Not Requested220039%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94071%
Total Not Requested37529%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%
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 seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested115062%
Total Not Requested70038%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165083%
Total Not Requested35017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94071%
Total Not Requested37529%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%
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 seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested115062%
Total Not Requested70038%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165083%
Total Not Requested35017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94071%
Total Not Requested37529%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165083%
Total Not Requested35017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94071%
Total Not Requested37529%
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165083%
Total Not Requested35017%

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