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

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

Lowest Total Price: $24,460

Acura RSX Type-S   
Difference: $8,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,369

Acura RSX Type-S   
Difference: $8,530

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006200620062006
ModelRSXC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimType-SC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,845 $29,200 $32,950 $37,550 $38,150 $54,450
Base Invoice $21,754 $27,156 $30,644 $34,922 $35,480 $50,639
Sunroof Package   1,790 1,790 1,790 1,790  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   690 690 690 690 690
Folding second row seats   290 290 290 290  
CD changer, remote   420 420 420 420 430
Sunroof Package   1,665 1,665 1,665 1,665  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   642 642 642 642 642
Folding second row seats   270 270 270 270  
CD changer, remote   391 391 391 391 400
Options (change) 0 3,190 3,190 3,190 3,190 1,120
Options (change) 0 2,968 2,968 2,968 2,968 1,042
Destination 615 775 775 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $24,460 $33,165 $36,915 $41,515 $42,115 $57,645
Total Invoice $22,369 $30,899 $34,387 $38,665 $39,223 $53,756

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RSX Type-S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,423
Model Year200620062006200620062006
ModelRSXC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimType-SC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4201hp V6228hp V6268hp V6268hp V6362hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T7M6T7T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)170, 7?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6320, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/45-17205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$24,460$33,165$36,915$41,515$42,115$57,645
Adjustments for Features0-3,335-4,560-4,135-5,360-5,735
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,460$29,830$32,355$37,380$36,755$51,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,525$7,550$6,925$22,080
Total Invoice$22,369$30,899$34,387$38,665$39,223$53,756
Adjustments for Features0-3,107-4,248-3,851-4,992-5,348
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,369$27,792$30,139$34,814$34,231$48,408
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,347$7,022$6,439$20,616

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

Model Year200620062006200620062006
ModelRSXC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimType-SC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 $1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1000
FWD$0     
RWD $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200$200
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225$225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50$50$50
Rear side airbags     $300
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400$400$400
Traction control $100$100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75     
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
Intermittent wipers     $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100
Rear wiper$175     
Variable intermittent wipers$75     
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 $0 $0
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25 $25
Rear spoiler$200    $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125$125
Cassette player$50     
CD changer, in-dash$325     
CD changer, remote $200$200$200$200$200
CD player $125$125$125$125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50
Surround sound     $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25     
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights $125$125$125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10     
Visor mirror, passenger$10     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 $100 $100
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50
Heated front seats     $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50     
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50$50   
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50$50$50
Wood trim  $300 $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Total Value of Features$1,320$4,655$5,880$5,455$6,680$7,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,335$4,560$4,135$5,360$5,735
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,107-4,248-3,851-4,992-5,348

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

Model Year20062006
ModelRSXC-Class
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in106.9 in
Length172.4 in178.4 in
Width67.9 in68.0 in
Height54.9 in55.6 in
Curb Weight2,735 lb.3,406 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.6 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.1 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom34.1 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.3 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.2 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom29.2 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft312.2 ft3

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

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested90055%
Total Not Requested72545%

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

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested90055%
Total Not Requested72545%

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

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested90055%
Total Not Requested72545%

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

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested90055%
Total Not Requested72545%

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