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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: $38,820

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $19,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,158

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $16,778

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520062006200620062006
ModelRLXC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,450 $29,200 $32,950 $37,550 $38,150 $54,450
Base Invoice $44,324 $27,156 $30,644 $34,922 $35,480 $50,639
Krell Package 8,500          
Power driver seat   600 600      
Sunroof Package   1,790 1,790 1,790 1,790  
Xenon HID headlights   790 790 790 790 790
Metallic paint (extra cost)   690 690 690 690 690
Satellite radio   500 500 500 500 500
Heated front seats   680 680 680 680  
Bluetooth cell phone link   765 765 765 765 765
Telematics service, such as OnStar   820 820 820 820  
Navigation system   2,210 2,210 2,210 2,210 2,210
Premium Package           925
Krell Package 7,692          
Power driver seat   558 558      
Sunroof Package   1,665 1,665 1,665 1,665  
Xenon HID headlights   735 735 735 735 735
Metallic paint (extra cost)   642 642 642 642 642
Satellite radio   465 465 465 465 465
Heated front seats   633 633 633 633  
Bluetooth cell phone link   711 711 711 711 711
Telematics service, such as OnStar   763 763 763 763  
Navigation system   2,055 2,055 2,055 2,055 2,055
Premium Package           860
Options (change) 8,500 8,845 8,845 8,245 8,245 5,880
Options (change) 7,692 8,227 8,227 7,669 7,669 5,468
Destination 920 775 775 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $57,870 $38,820 $42,570 $46,570 $47,170 $62,405
Total Invoice $52,936 $36,158 $39,646 $43,366 $43,924 $58,182

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,770
Model Year201520062006200620062006
ModelRLXC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V6201hp V6228hp V6268hp V6268hp V6362hp V8
TransmissionT6M6T7M6T7T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 14?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6320, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19225/45-17205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$57,870$38,820$42,570$46,570$47,170$62,405
Adjustments for Features-5,4750-1,225-300-1,525-2,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,395$38,820$41,345$46,270$45,645$59,905
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,525$7,450$6,825$21,085
Total Invoice$52,936$36,158$39,646$43,366$43,924$58,182
Adjustments for Features-5,0080-1,141-279-1,420-2,331
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,928$36,158$38,505$43,087$42,504$55,851
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,347$6,929$6,346$19,693

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

Model Year201520062006200620062006
ModelRLXC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
6-speed manual $150 $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 $1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1000
FWD$0     
RWD $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0     
Proximity key$250     
Remote app$25     
Sunshades, second row$125     
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200     
Forward collision warning$200     
Knee airbag, driver$75     
Lane departure warning$200     
Rear side airbags     $300
Rearview camera$200     
Rollover sensor$50     
Tire-pressure monitor$75     
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100     
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100    $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250     
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0 $0
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25 $25
Laminated front side windows$200     
Laminated rear side windows$100     
Rear spoiler     $200
Infotainment 
App support$0     
Aux input$50     
Bluetooth audio streaming$25     
CD changer, remote     $200
HD radio$50     
Media drive$15     
SMS text-to-speech reader$25     
Surround sound$250    $250
Traffic + travel information$25     
Voice control for nav and audio$100     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights $125$125$125$125$125
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50$50
LED headlights$1000     
Power-folding mirrors$50     
Spotter mirror(s)$50     
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 $100 $100
Folding second row seats     $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150     
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150     
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  $100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100     
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50$50$50
Wood trim  $300 $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear wheel steering$1500     
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100     
Total Value of Features$6,990$1,515$2,740$1,815$3,040$4,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,475$0$1,225$300$1,525$2,500
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,0080-1,141-279-1,420-2,331

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

Model Year20152006
ModelRLXC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in106.9 in
Length196.1 in178.4 in
Width74.4 in68.0 in
Height57.7 in55.6 in
Curb Weight3,934 lb.3,406 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.6 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.8 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RLX

Krell Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Krell, 500W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Laminated front side windows200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Woodgrain trim (optional)0No
Blind spot warning system200No
Laminated rear side windows100No
245/40WR19 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested182554%
Total Not Requested152546%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested45090%
Total Not Requested5010%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested147595%
Total Not Requested755%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested45090%
Total Not Requested5010%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested147595%
Total Not Requested755%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested147595%
Total Not Requested755%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Luxury Sedan

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested147595%
Total Not Requested755%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200No
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

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