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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: $45,895

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $9,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,744

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $8,736

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172011201120112011
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 $33,990 $35,900 $39,990 $58,200
Base Invoice $50,530 $55,626 $31,611 $33,387 $37,191 $54,126
Multimedia Package     2,700 2,700 2,700 3,350
Lighting Package     985 985 985 985
Premium 1 Package     1,995 1,995    
Leather seating surfaces     1,620 1,620 1,620  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720 720
Rearview camera     460 460 460 460
Telematics service, such as OnStar     660 660 660 660
Heated front seats     750 750 750  
Proximity key     1,140 1,140 1,140 1,140
AMG Leather Package           3,030
Wood trim           0
Multimedia Package     2,511 2,511 2,511 3,115
Lighting Package     916 916 916 916
Premium 1 Package     1,855 1,855    
Leather seating surfaces     1,507 1,507 1,507  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669 669 669 669
Rearview camera     428 428 428 428
Telematics service, such as OnStar     614 614 614 614
Heated front seats     698 698 698  
Proximity key     1,060 1,060 1,060 1,060
AMG Leather Package           2,818
Wood trim           0
Options (change) 0 0 11,030 11,030 9,035 10,345
Options (change) 0 0 10,258 10,258 8,403 9,620
Destination 950 950 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $55,400 $60,900 $45,895 $47,805 $49,900 $71,520
Total Invoice $51,480 $56,576 $42,744 $44,520 $46,469 $66,721

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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: $4,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,173
Model Year201720172011201120112011
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, 14100, 8100, 8100, 8450, 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$45,895$47,805$49,900$71,520
Adjustments for Features-4,910-6,3850-1,175-1,450-3,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,490$54,515$45,895$46,630$48,450$68,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,025$0$735$2,555$22,350
Total Invoice$51,480$56,576$42,744$44,520$46,469$66,721
Adjustments for Features-4,563-5,9320-1,094-1,350-3,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,917$50,644$42,744$43,426$45,119$63,666
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,727$0$682$2,375$20,922

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

Model Year201720172011201120112011
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    
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    
Lane departure warning$200$200    
Lane keeping assist$400$400    
Pedestrian detection$50$50    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0    
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    
Surround sound$250$250   $250
Traffic + travel information$25$25    
Traffic information     $25
USB port$25$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Chronometer     $100
Compass  $0$0$0$0
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    
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, passenger seat  $50$50$50 
Memory system, passenger seat     $150
Metal pedals  $75 $75$75
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$7,850$9,325$2,940$4,115$4,390$6,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,910$6,385$0$1,175$1,450$3,275
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,563-5,9320-1,094-1,350-3,055

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

Model Year20172011
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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested84079%
Total Not Requested22521%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested115062%
Total Not Requested70038%

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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested84079%
Total Not Requested22521%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested115062%
Total Not Requested70038%

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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested84079%
Total Not Requested22521%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested109065%
Total Not Requested57535%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
AMG Leather 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%

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