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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: $22,090

Acura RSX   
Difference: $15,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,211

Acura RSX   
Difference: $14,730

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062011201120112011
ModelRSXRSXC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseType-SC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,325 $23,845 $33,990 $35,900 $39,990 $58,200
Base Invoice $18,549 $21,754 $31,611 $33,387 $37,191 $54,126
Leather seating surfaces 1,150   1,620 1,620 1,620  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720 720
Rear spoiler     300      
Wood trim           0
Leather seating surfaces 1,047   1,507 1,507 1,507  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669 669 669 669
Rear spoiler     279      
Wood trim           0
Options (change) 1,150 0 2,640 2,340 2,340 720
Options (change) 1,047 0 2,455 2,176 2,176 669
Destination 615 615 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $22,090 $24,460 $37,505 $39,115 $43,205 $61,895
Total Invoice $20,211 $22,369 $34,941 $36,438 $40,242 $57,770

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RSX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,600
Model Year200620062011201120112011
ModelRSXRSXC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseType-SC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4201hp I4228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionM5M6M6T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6170, 7100, 8100, 8100, 8100, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$22,090$24,460$37,505$39,115$43,205$61,895
Adjustments for Features0-600-3,360-4,410-6,360-5,860
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,090$23,860$34,145$34,705$36,845$56,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,770$0$560$2,700$21,890
Total Invoice$20,211$22,369$34,941$36,438$40,242$57,770
Adjustments for Features0-549-3,130-4,108-5,924-5,469
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,211$21,820$31,811$32,330$34,318$52,301
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,609$0$519$2,507$20,490

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

Model Year200620062011201120112011
ModelRSXRSXC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseType-SC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0     
6-speed manual $150$150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0$0    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200$200
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power    $225$225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350 
Universal garage door opener    $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350$350
Stability control  $400$400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75$75
Traction control  $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75    
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Intermittent wipers  $0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers    $175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175    
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75    
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0 $0$0
Rear spoiler $200$200 $200$200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125$125
Aux input  $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100
Cassette player $50    
CD changer, in-dash $325    
CD player$125 $125$125$125$125
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50$50
Satellite radio    $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror    $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25    
Chronometer     $100
Compass    $0$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Fog lights  $125$125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25$25
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50$50
Trip computer  $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100   
Center armrest(s), front row  $75$75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50
Folding second row seats$300$300  $300$300
Heated front seats     $200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat    $200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50$50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces     $0
Wood trim   $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$1,945$2,545$5,305$6,355$8,305$7,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$600$3,360$4,410$6,360$5,860
Value of Feature Adjustments0-549-3,130-4,108-5,924-5,469

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

Model Year20062011
ModelRSXC-Class
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in108.7 in
Length172.4 in182.3 in
Width67.9 in69.7 in
Height54.9 in56.3 in
Curb Weight2,735 lb.3,528 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.6 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.1 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom34.1 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.3 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.2 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom29.2 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume16.0 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, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%

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

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%

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

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%

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