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

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

Lowest Total Price: $35,940

Acura TL   
Difference: $2,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,820

Acura TL   
Difference: $2,966

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006200620062006
ModelTLC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,325 $29,200 $32,950 $37,550 $38,150 $54,450
Base Invoice $30,384 $27,156 $30,644 $34,922 $35,480 $50,639
Navigation system 2,000 2,210 2,210 2,210 2,210 2,210
Power driver seat   600 600      
Sunroof Package   1,790 1,790 1,790 1,790  
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
Xenon HID headlights   790 790 790 790 790
CD changer, remote   420 420 420 420 430
Navigation system 1,821 2,055 2,055 2,055 2,055 2,055
Power driver seat   558 558      
Sunroof Package   1,665 1,665 1,665 1,665  
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
Xenon HID headlights   735 735 735 735 735
CD changer, remote   391 391 391 391 400
Options (change) 2,000 8,445 8,445 7,845 7,845 5,385
Options (change) 1,821 7,855 7,855 7,297 7,297 5,008
Destination 615 775 775 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $35,940 $38,420 $42,170 $46,170 $46,770 $61,910
Total Invoice $32,820 $35,786 $39,274 $42,994 $43,552 $57,722

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,080
Model Year200620062006200620062006
ModelTLC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine258hp V6201hp V6228hp V6268hp V6268hp V6362hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T7M6T7T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 8?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6320, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17225/45-17205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$35,940$38,420$42,170$46,170$46,770$61,910
Adjustments for Features-1250-1,225-300-1,525-2,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,815$38,420$40,945$45,870$45,245$59,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,525$7,450$6,825$21,390
Total Invoice$32,820$35,786$39,274$42,994$43,552$57,722
Adjustments for Features-1140-1,141-279-1,420-1,958
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,706$35,786$38,133$42,715$42,132$55,764
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,347$6,929$6,346$19,978

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

Model Year200620062006200620062006
ModelTLC-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 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 
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0
Rear side airbags     $300
Tire-pressure monitor$75     
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40     
Rear seat pass-through$100    $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
Intermittent wipers     $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75     
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500     
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0 $0
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25 $25
Rear spoiler     $200
Infotainment 
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    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200
Voice control for nav and audio$100     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25     
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$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 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 height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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$2,265$2,140$3,365$2,440$3,665$4,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$125$0$1,225$300$1,525$2,100
Value of Feature Adjustments-1140-1,141-279-1,420-1,958

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

Model Year20062006
ModelTLC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.9 in106.9 in
Length189.3 in178.4 in
Width72.2 in68.0 in
Height56.7 in55.6 in
Curb Weight3,484 lb.3,406 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.1 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.9 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume12.5 ft312.2 ft3

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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, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested35070%
Total Not Requested15030%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested115071%
Total Not Requested47529%

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, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested35070%
Total Not Requested15030%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested115071%
Total Not Requested47529%

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 wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested115071%
Total Not Requested47529%

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 wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested115071%
Total Not Requested47529%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

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