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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: $43,570

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $11,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,580

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $10,900

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172009200920092009
ModelRLXRLXC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimP-AWSSport Hybrid SH-AWDC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,450 $59,950 $32,900 $34,650 $39,000 $56,300
Base Invoice $50,530 $55,626 $30,597 $32,225 $36,270 $52,359
Premium II Package     3,500 3,500 1,350 1,100
Multimedia Package     2,980 2,980 2,980 2,980
Leather seating surfaces     1,570 1,570 1,570  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720 720
iPod integration     375 375 375 375
Telematics service, such as OnStar     650 650 650 650
Seating Package           2,980
Wood trim           0
Premium II Package     3,255 3,255 1,256 1,023
Multimedia Package     2,771 2,771 2,771 2,771
Leather seating surfaces     1,460 1,460 1,460  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669 669 669 669
iPod integration     349 349 349 349
Telematics service, such as OnStar     604 604 604 604
Seating Package           2,771
Wood trim           0
Options (change) 0 0 9,795 9,795 7,645 8,805
Options (change) 0 0 9,108 9,108 7,109 8,187
Destination 950 950 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $55,400 $60,900 $43,570 $45,320 $47,520 $68,080
Total Invoice $51,480 $56,576 $40,580 $42,208 $44,254 $63,521

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,966
Model Year201720172009200920092009
ModelRLXRLXC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimP-AWSSport Hybrid SH-AWDC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V6310hp V6 H228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionT6S7M6T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)588, 14588, 14450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/40-19225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$55,400$60,900$43,570$45,320$47,520$68,080
Adjustments for Features-5,310-6,7850-1,175-1,450-3,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,090$54,115$43,570$44,145$46,070$64,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,025$0$575$2,500$21,410
Total Invoice$51,480$56,576$40,580$42,208$44,254$63,521
Adjustments for Features-4,934-6,3030-1,094-1,350-2,892
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,546$50,273$40,580$41,114$42,904$60,629
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,727$0$534$2,324$20,049

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

Model Year201720172009200920092009
ModelRLXRLXC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimP-AWSSport Hybrid SH-AWDC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
7-speed automated manual $1200    
6-speed manual  $150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0     
AWD $1700    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850    
Cruise control  $150$150$150$150
Eco accelerator $100    
Proximity key$250$250    
Remote app$25$25    
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225$225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200    
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200    
Blind spot warning system$200$200    
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100    
Forward collision warning$200$200    
Knee airbag, driver$75$75    
Lane departure warning$200$200    
Lane keeping assist$400$400    
Pedestrian detection$50$50    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0    
Rearview camera$200$200    
Rollover sensor$50$50    
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100    
Wide-view rear camera$0$0    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$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$250    
Drivetrain 
Torque-vectoring, dual-electric-motor-based, rear $500    
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200    
Laminated rear side windows$100$100    
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Infotainment 
App support$0$0    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25    
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325$325
CD player$125$125    
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0    
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
HD radio$50$50    
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25    
Traffic + travel information$25$25    
USB port$25$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Chronometer     $100
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Fog lights $125$125$125$125$125
Head-up display (HUD) $350    
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150    
LED headlights$1000$1000    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25    
Power-folding mirrors$50$50    
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50    
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50$50$50
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100   
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300$300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50 
Memory system, passenger seat     $150
Metal pedals  $75 $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150   $150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000
Wood trim   $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100$100$100 
Rear wheel steering$1500     
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100   $100
Total Value of Features$8,300$9,775$2,990$4,165$4,440$6,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,310$6,785$0$1,175$1,450$3,100
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,934-6,3030-1,094-1,350-2,892

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

Model Year20172009
ModelRLXC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in108.7 in
Length196.1 in182.3 in
Width74.4 in69.7 in
Height57.7 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,970 lb.3,528 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 in55.1 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
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Total Requested172568%
Total Not Requested80032%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested96563%
Total Not Requested57537%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Total Requested172568%
Total Not Requested80032%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested96563%
Total Not Requested57537%

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

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested60045%
Total Not Requested72555%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested96563%
Total Not Requested57537%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested80071%
Total Not Requested32529%
Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested145056%
Total Not Requested115044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested96563%
Total Not Requested57537%

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