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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: $1,990

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,460

Acura TL SH-AWD   
Difference: $1,563

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201120112011
ModelTLC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSH-AWDC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,580 $33,990 $39,990 $58,200
Base Invoice $37,113 $31,611 $37,191 $54,126
Technology Package 3,730      
Lighting Package   985 985 985
Multimedia Package   2,700 2,700 3,350
Premium 1 Package   1,995    
Leather seating surfaces   1,620 1,620  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720
Rearview camera   460 460 460
Telematics service, such as OnStar   660 660 660
Heated front seats   750 750  
Proximity key   1,140 1,140 1,140
Rear spoiler   300    
AMG Leather Package       3,030
Limited-slip rear differential       2,000
Wood trim       0
Technology Package 3,452      
Lighting Package   916 916 916
Multimedia Package   2,511 2,511 3,115
Premium 1 Package   1,855    
Leather seating surfaces   1,507 1,507  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669 669
Rearview camera   428 428 428
Telematics service, such as OnStar   614 614 614
Heated front seats   698 698  
Proximity key   1,060 1,060 1,060
Rear spoiler   279    
AMG Leather Package       2,818
Limited-slip rear differential       1,860
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 3,730 11,330 9,035 12,345
Options (change) 3,452 10,537 8,403 11,480
Destination 895 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $44,205 $46,195 $49,900 $73,520
Total Invoice $41,460 $43,023 $46,469 $68,581

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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: $3,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,204
Model Year2014201120112011
ModelTLC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSH-AWDC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine305hp V6228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionT6M6T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 10100, 8100, 8450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$44,205$46,195$49,900$73,520
Adjustments for Features-1,7500-1,250-3,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,455$46,195$48,650$70,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,455$23,950
Total Invoice$41,460$43,023$46,469$68,581
Adjustments for Features-1,6410-1,164-3,148
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,819$43,023$45,305$65,433
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,282$22,410

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

Model Year2014201120112011
ModelTLC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSH-AWDC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$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   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500   
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
iPod integration $100$100$100
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Surround sound$250  $250
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information   $25
USB port$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Chronometer   $100
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100  
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$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$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  $100
Total Value of Features$4,515$2,765$4,015$6,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,750$0$1,250$3,375
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6410-1,164-3,148

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

Model Year20142011
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 camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested181583%
Total Not Requested37517%

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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested84079%
Total Not Requested22521%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested77542%
Total Not Requested107558%

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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested84079%
Total Not Requested22521%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

AMG Leather 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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested109065%
Total Not Requested57535%

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