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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: $44,205

Acura TL SH-AWD   
Difference: $3,315

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,460

Acura TL SH-AWD   
Difference: $2,794

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420092009
ModelTLC-ClassC-Class
TrimSH-AWDC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,580 $39,000 $56,300
Base Invoice $37,113 $36,270 $52,359
Technology Package 3,730    
Multimedia Package   2,980 2,980
Premium II Package   1,350 1,100
Leather seating surfaces   1,570  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
iPod integration   375 375
Telematics service, such as OnStar   650 650
Seating Package     2,980
Limited-slip rear differential     3,990
Wood trim     0
Technology Package 3,452    
Multimedia Package   2,771 2,771
Premium II Package   1,256 1,023
Leather seating surfaces   1,460  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669
iPod integration   349 349
Telematics service, such as OnStar   604 604
Seating Package     2,771
Limited-slip rear differential     3,711
Wood trim     0
Options (change) 3,730 7,645 12,795
Options (change) 3,452 7,109 11,898
Destination 895 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100
Total Price $44,205 $47,520 $72,070
Total Invoice $41,460 $44,254 $67,232

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TL vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TL SH-AWD
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,638
Model Year201420092009
ModelTLC-ClassC-Class
TrimSH-AWDC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine305hp V6268hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 10450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$44,205$47,520$72,070
Adjustments for Features-9000-1,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,305$47,520$70,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$22,600
Total Invoice$41,460$44,254$67,232
Adjustments for Features-8440-1,819
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,616$44,254$65,413
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$21,159

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

Model Year201420092009
ModelTLC-ClassC-Class
TrimSH-AWDC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250  
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter  $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
iPod integration $100$100
SD Card slot $25$25
Traffic + travel information$25  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Chronometer  $100
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300$300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Metal pedals $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$4,740$3,840$5,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$900$0$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments-8440-1,819

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

Model Year20142009
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 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 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

Limited-slip rear differential
FeatureValueRequested?
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested70062%
Total Not Requested42538%

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