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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: $12,915

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,998

Acura TL   
Difference: $12,438

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820182018201820182018
ModelTLTLC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseType-SC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,725 $38,225 $40,250 $47,900 $53,400 $66,100 $73,700
Base Invoice $30,991 $35,117 $37,433 $44,547 $49,662 $61,473 $68,541
Navigation system 2,500            
Multimedia Package     2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200
Satellite radio     460        
designo Package     3,800 3,800 3,100 3,100 500
Heated front seats     580 580      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720 720 720
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     850 850 850   850
Premium Package       700      
Blind spot warning system       550      
Interior ambient lighting, configurable       310      
Navigation system 2,292            
Multimedia Package     2,046 2,046 2,046 2,046 2,046
Satellite radio     428        
designo Package     3,534 3,534 2,883 2,883 465
Heated front seats     539 539      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670 670 670 670
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     791 791 791   791
Premium Package       651      
Blind spot warning system       512      
Interior ambient lighting, configurable       288      
Options (change) 2,500 0 8,610 9,710 6,870 6,020 4,270
Options (change) 2,292 0 8,008 9,031 6,390 5,599 3,972
Destination 715 715 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,043 0 0 0
Total Price $36,940 $38,940 $49,855 $54,562 $61,265 $73,115 $78,965
Total Invoice $33,998 $35,832 $46,436 $50,530 $57,047 $68,067 $73,508

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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: $8,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,000
Model Year2008200820182018201820182018
ModelTLTLC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseType-SC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine258hp V6286hp V6241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionT5T5T9T7T9T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 8225, 8?, 5?, 5?, 5590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/45-17225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$36,940$38,940$49,855$54,562$61,265$73,115$78,965
Adjustments for Features0-175-4,765-6,240-7,540-6,690-7,390
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,940$38,765$45,090$48,322$53,725$66,425$71,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,825$0$3,232$8,635$21,335$26,485
Total Invoice$33,998$35,832$46,436$50,530$57,047$68,067$73,508
Adjustments for Features0-161-4,438-5,779-7,021-6,228-6,879
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,998$35,671$41,998$44,751$50,026$61,839$66,629
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,673$0$2,753$8,028$19,841$24,631

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

Model Year2008200820182018201820182018
ModelTLTLC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseType-SC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000     
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400 $1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200 $1200$1200
FWD$0$0     
RWD  $0$0 $0$0
AWD    $1700  
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0     
Eco accelerator   $100   
Proximity key    $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25$25$25$25
Remote start via app  $75$75$75$75$75
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200$200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0$0
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300$300$300
Temporary spare tire$150$150     
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40     
Console with shifter$150$150     
Console without shifter  $150$150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100     
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75     
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential      $500
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)      $500
Limited-slip rear differential     $300 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger   $0   
6 kWh battery pack   $0   
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust     $250$250
Raised top speed limiter      $0
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0$0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)      $0
Rear spoiler     $200$200
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0$0$0
Aux input$50$50     
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25
Cassette player$50$50     
CD changer, in-dash$325$325     
CD player  $125$125$125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0     
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200$200
HD radio  $50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200 $200$200$200
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25     
USB port  $25$25$25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25     
Boost gauge    $75$75$75
Chronometer    $100$100$100
Compass  $0$0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125     
Interior ambient lighting$150$150     
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750$750$750
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100     
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100  
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300$300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates     $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150$150
Metal pedals $75  $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100     
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede steering wheel      $150
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300$300$300
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000   
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0$0$0$0
Suggestive steering  $0$0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,915$4,090$8,680$10,155$11,455$10,605$11,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$175$4,765$6,240$7,540$6,690$7,390
Value of Feature Adjustments0-161-4,438-5,779-7,021-6,228-6,879

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

Model Year20082018
ModelTLC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.9 in111.8 in
Length189.3 in184.5 in
Width72.2 in71.3 in
Height56.7 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,484 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.1 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.9 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume12.5 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested115066%
Total Not Requested60034%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested115066%
Total Not Requested60034%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S

LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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