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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: $7,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,820

Acura TL   
Difference: $7,822

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062011201120112011
ModelTLC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,325 $33,990 $35,900 $39,990 $58,200
Base Invoice $30,384 $31,611 $33,387 $37,191 $54,126
Navigation system 2,000        
Premium 1 Package   1,995 1,995    
Multimedia Package   2,700 2,700 2,700 3,350
Lighting Package   985 985 985 985
Leather seating surfaces   1,620 1,620 1,620  
Heated front seats   750 750 750  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720
AMG Leather Package         3,030
Wood trim         0
Navigation system 1,821        
Premium 1 Package   1,855 1,855    
Multimedia Package   2,511 2,511 2,511 3,115
Lighting Package   916 916 916 916
Leather seating surfaces   1,507 1,507 1,507  
Heated front seats   698 698 698  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669 669 669
AMG Leather Package         2,818
Wood trim         0
Options (change) 2,000 8,770 8,770 6,775 8,085
Options (change) 1,821 8,156 8,156 6,301 7,518
Destination 615 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $35,940 $43,635 $45,545 $47,640 $69,260
Total Invoice $32,820 $40,642 $42,418 $44,367 $64,619

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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: $6,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,970
Model Year20062011201120112011
ModelTLC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine258hp V6228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 8100, 8100, 8100, 8450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$35,940$43,635$45,545$47,640$69,260
Adjustments for Features0-915-2,165-2,365-4,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,940$42,720$43,380$45,275$64,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$660$2,555$22,250
Total Invoice$32,820$40,642$42,418$44,367$64,619
Adjustments for Features0-852-2,016-2,203-4,003
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,820$39,790$40,402$42,164$60,616
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$612$2,374$20,826

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

Model Year20062011201120112011
ModelTLC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0    
RWD $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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40    
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500    
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0$0
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Cassette player$50    
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Surround sound$250   $250
Traffic information    $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25    
Chronometer    $100
Compass $0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100   
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50 
Memory system, passenger seat    $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$1,540$2,455$3,705$3,905$5,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$915$2,165$2,365$4,290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-852-2,016-2,203-4,003

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

Model Year20062011
ModelTLC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.9 in108.7 in
Length189.3 in182.3 in
Width72.2 in69.7 in
Height56.7 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,484 lb.3,528 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.1 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.9 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume12.5 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%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Folding second row seats300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested77542%
Total Not Requested107558%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100No
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested90085%
Total Not Requested16515%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Folding second row seats300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested77542%
Total Not Requested107558%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100No
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested90085%
Total Not Requested16515%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100No
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested90085%
Total Not Requested16515%
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
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
iPod integration100No
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested115069%
Total Not Requested51531%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested110042%
Total Not Requested150058%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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