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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: $46,405

Acura TL SH-AWD   
Difference: $780

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,496

Acura TL SH-AWD   
Difference: $449

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012201220122012
ModelTLC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSH-AWDC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,580 $34,800 $38,020 $40,575 $58,930
Base Invoice $37,113 $32,364 $35,359 $37,735 $54,805
Advance Package 5,930        
Lighting Package   1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290
Multimedia Package   2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790
Leather Package   1,750 1,750 1,750  
Premium 1 Package   2,500 2,500    
Lane departure warning   850 850 850 850
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720
Proximity key   650 650 650 650
Telematics service, such as OnStar   660 660 660 660
Rear spoiler   300 300    
Wood trim       0 0
AMG Leather Package         3,090
Limited-slip rear differential         2,030
Advance Package 5,488        
Lighting Package   1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Multimedia Package   2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595
Leather Package   1,628 1,628 1,628  
Premium 1 Package   2,325 2,325    
Lane departure warning   791 791 791 791
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669 669 669
Proximity key   605 605 605 605
Telematics service, such as OnStar   614 614 614 614
Rear spoiler   279 279    
Wood trim       0 0
AMG Leather Package         2,874
Limited-slip rear differential         1,888
Options (change) 5,930 11,510 11,510 8,710 12,080
Options (change) 5,488 10,706 10,706 8,102 11,236
Destination 895 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $46,405 $47,185 $50,405 $50,160 $73,585
Total Invoice $43,496 $43,945 $46,940 $46,712 $68,616

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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: $955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $613
Model Year20142012201220122012
ModelTLC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSH-AWDC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine305hp V6201hp I4228hp V6302hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 10450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$46,405$47,185$50,405$50,160$73,585
Adjustments for Features-1750-1,700-200-1,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,230$47,185$48,705$49,960$72,585
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,520$2,775$25,400
Total Invoice$43,496$43,945$46,940$46,712$68,616
Adjustments for Features-1640-1,583-186-932
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,332$43,945$45,357$46,526$67,684
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,412$2,581$23,739

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

Model Year20142012201220122012
ModelTLC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSH-AWDC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700 $1700  
RWD $0 $0$0
Accessories 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40    
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Rear seat pass-through$100    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500    
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0$0
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325
CD player$125    
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0    
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Traffic + travel information$25    
Traffic information $25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25    
Chronometer    $100
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125    
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300    
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
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$50
Wood trim   $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100$100$100
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   $100
Total Value of Features$4,740$4,565$6,265$4,765$5,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$175$0$1,700$200$1,000
Value of Feature Adjustments-1640-1,583-186-932

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

Model Year20142012
ModelTLC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in108.7 in
Length194.0 in180.7 in
Width74.0 in69.7 in
Height57.2 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,727 lb.3,429 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 in55.0 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

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
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
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested201565%
Total Not Requested107535%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94081%
Total Not Requested22519%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested95051%
Total Not Requested90049%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94081%
Total Not Requested22519%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested95051%
Total Not Requested90049%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94081%
Total Not Requested22519%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94081%
Total Not Requested22519%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%

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