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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: $36,940

Acura TL   
Difference: $6,645

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,998

Acura TL   
Difference: $6,597

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082010201020102010
ModelTLTLC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseType-SC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,725 $38,225 $33,600 $35,300 $39,750 $57,350
Base Invoice $30,991 $35,117 $31,248 $32,829 $36,968 $53,336
Navigation system 2,500          
Leather seating surfaces     1,590 1,590 1,590  
Premium 2 Package     3,700 3,700 1,400 1,400
Multimedia Package     2,650 2,650 2,650  
Rearview camera     450 450 450 450
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720 720
Seating Package           3,030
Universal Media Interface           1,290
Wood trim           0
Navigation system 2,292          
Leather seating surfaces     1,479 1,479 1,479  
Premium 2 Package     3,441 3,441 1,302 1,302
Multimedia Package     2,464 2,464 2,464  
Rearview camera     418 418 418 418
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670 670 670
Seating Package           2,818
Universal Media Interface           1,200
Wood trim           0
Options (change) 2,500 0 9,110 9,110 6,810 6,890
Options (change) 2,292 0 8,472 8,472 6,333 6,408
Destination 715 715 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $36,940 $38,940 $43,585 $45,285 $47,435 $67,215
Total Invoice $33,998 $35,832 $40,595 $42,176 $44,176 $62,719

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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: $6,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,047
Model Year200820082010201020102010
ModelTLTLC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseType-SC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine258hp V6286hp V6228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionT5T5M6T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 8225, 8100, 8100, 8100, 8100, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$36,940$38,940$43,585$45,285$47,435$67,215
Adjustments for Features0-175-590-1,765-2,040-3,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,940$38,765$42,995$43,520$45,395$63,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,825$0$525$2,400$20,945
Total Invoice$33,998$35,832$40,595$42,176$44,176$62,719
Adjustments for Features0-161-550-1,644-1,900-3,056
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,998$35,671$40,045$40,532$42,276$59,663
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,673$0$487$2,231$19,618

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

Model Year200820082010201020102010
ModelTLTLC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseType-SC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000    
6-speed manual  $150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0$0    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0    
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$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$40    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75    
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0$0
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Infotainment 
Cassette player$50$50    
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325$325 
CD player     $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0    
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0 
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15 
SD Card slot  $25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250    
Traffic information$25$25   $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25    
Chronometer     $100
Compass  $0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150    
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$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$75
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$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 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100$100 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100   $100
Total Value of Features$2,490$2,665$3,080$4,255$4,530$5,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$175$590$1,765$2,040$3,275
Value of Feature Adjustments0-161-550-1,644-1,900-3,056

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

Model Year20082010
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, leather250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested147556%
Total Not Requested117544%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92587%
Total Not Requested14013%

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%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested147556%
Total Not Requested117544%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92587%
Total Not Requested14013%

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%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested60045%
Total Not Requested72555%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92587%
Total Not Requested14013%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested135052%
Total Not Requested125048%
Universal Media Interface
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
iPod integration100No
Total Requested62586%
Total Not Requested10014%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested70062%
Total Not Requested42538%

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