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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: $38,820

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $625

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,158

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $158

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920062006200620062006
ModelTLTLC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseSH-AWDC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,955 $38,505 $29,200 $32,950 $37,550 $38,150 $54,450
Base Invoice $32,136 $35,391 $27,156 $30,644 $34,922 $35,480 $50,639
Technology Package 3,730 3,730          
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar     820 820 820 820  
Navigation system     2,210 2,210 2,210 2,210 2,210
Technology Package 3,420 3,420          
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar     763 763 763 763  
Navigation system     2,055 2,055 2,055 2,055 2,055
Options (change) 3,730 3,730 8,845 8,845 8,245 8,245 4,955
Options (change) 3,420 3,420 8,227 8,227 7,669 7,669 4,608
Destination 760 760 775 775 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $39,445 $42,995 $38,820 $42,570 $46,570 $47,170 $61,480
Total Invoice $36,316 $39,571 $36,158 $39,646 $43,366 $43,924 $57,322

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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: $915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,260
Model Year2009200920062006200620062006
ModelTLTLC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseSH-AWDC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6305hp V6201hp V6228hp V6268hp V6268hp V6362hp V8
TransmissionT5T5M6T7M6T7T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 10440, 10?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6320, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17245/45-18225/45-17205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$39,445$42,995$38,820$42,570$46,570$47,170$61,480
Adjustments for Features-1,540-3,7400-1,225-300-1,525-1,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,905$39,255$38,820$41,345$46,270$45,645$59,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,350$0$2,525$7,450$6,825$20,760
Total Invoice$36,316$39,571$36,158$39,646$43,366$43,924$57,322
Adjustments for Features-1,418-3,4420-1,141-279-1,420-1,771
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,898$36,129$36,158$38,505$43,087$42,504$55,551
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,231$0$2,347$6,929$6,346$19,393

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

Model Year2009200920062006200620062006
ModelTLTLC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseSH-AWDC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000    $1000
6-speed manual  $150 $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200 $1200 
FWD$0      
AWD $1700     
RWD  $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250     
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rear side airbags      $300
Rearview camera$200$200     
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75     
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40     
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25     
Rear seat pass-through$100$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$75     
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500     
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0 $0
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25 $25
Rear spoiler$200$200    $200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50     
Media drive$15$15     
Surround sound$250$250    $250
Traffic + travel information$25$25     
Voice control for nav and audio$100$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$25     
Compass$0$0     
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 $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$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100     
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$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  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100     
Total Value of Features$3,205$5,405$1,665$2,890$1,965$3,190$3,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,540$3,740$0$1,225$300$1,525$1,900
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,418-3,4420-1,141-279-1,420-1,771

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

Model Year20092006
ModelTLC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in106.9 in
Length195.3 in178.4 in
Width74.0 in68.0 in
Height57.2 in55.6 in
Curb Weight3,709 lb.3,406 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested125057%
Total Not Requested94043%

Option Package Details
Acura TL SH-AWD

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested125057%
Total Not Requested94043%

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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