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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: $40,655

Acura TL   
Difference: $755

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,175

Acura TL   
Difference: $395

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014200820082008
ModelTLTLC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseSH-AWDC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,030 $39,580 $31,600 $36,900 $53,800
Base Invoice $33,828 $37,113 $29,388 $34,317 $50,034
Technology Package 3,730 3,730      
Multimedia Package     2,950 2,950 2,950
Premium II Package     2,750 1,350 1,080
Leather seating surfaces     1,550 1,550  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     710 710 710
iPod integration     375 375 375
Telematics service, such as OnStar     650 650 650
Wood trim         0
Technology Package 3,452 3,452      
Multimedia Package     2,744 2,744 2,744
Premium II Package     2,558 1,256 1,004
Leather seating surfaces     1,442 1,442  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     660 660 660
iPod integration     349 349 349
Telematics service, such as OnStar     604 604 604
Wood trim         0
Options (change) 3,730 3,730 8,985 7,585 5,765
Options (change) 3,452 3,452 8,357 7,055 5,361
Destination 895 895 825 825 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $40,655 $44,205 $41,410 $45,310 $62,140
Total Invoice $38,175 $41,460 $38,570 $42,197 $57,970

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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: $1,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $747
Model Year20142014200820082008
ModelTLTLC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseSH-AWDC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6305hp V6228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionT6T6M6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 10440, 10450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17245/45-18225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$40,655$44,205$41,410$45,310$62,140
Adjustments for Features-375-2,5750-1,450-1,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,280$41,630$41,410$43,860$60,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,350$0$2,450$18,980
Total Invoice$38,175$41,460$38,570$42,197$57,970
Adjustments for Features-352-2,4150-1,350-1,633
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,823$39,045$38,570$40,847$56,337
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,222$0$2,277$17,767

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

Model Year20142014200820082008
ModelTLTLC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseSH-AWDC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100   
6-speed manual  $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
FWD$0    
AWD $1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250   
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200$200   
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500   
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0   
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
iPod integration  $100$100$100
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
USB port$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Chronometer    $100
Compass$0$0   
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100  
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200   
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50
Wood trim   $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  $100
Total Value of Features$2,665$4,865$2,290$3,740$4,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$375$2,575$0$1,450$1,750
Value of Feature Adjustments-352-2,4150-1,350-1,633

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

Model Year20142008
ModelTLC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in108.7 in
Length194.0 in182.3 in
Width74.0 in69.7 in
Height57.2 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,727 lb.3,528 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft312.4 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 player0Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested136562%
Total Not Requested82538%

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 player0Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested136562%
Total Not Requested82538%

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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested96563%
Total Not Requested57537%
Premium II 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
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested125055%
Total Not Requested102545%

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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested96563%
Total Not Requested57537%
Premium II 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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested96563%
Total Not Requested57537%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50061%
Total Not Requested32539%

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