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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: $27,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,496

Acura TL SH-AWD   
Difference: $25,692

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420172017
ModelTLC-ClassC-Class
TrimSH-AWDAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,580 $65,200 $72,800
Base Invoice $37,113 $60,636 $67,704
Advance Package 5,930    
Premium 3 Package   2,450 2,450
designo Package   3,100 500
Panoramic sunroof   1,480 1,480
Cooled or ventilated front seats   450 450
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Advance Package 5,488    
Premium 3 Package   2,279 2,279
designo Package   2,883 465
Panoramic sunroof   1,376 1,376
Cooled or ventilated front seats   419 419
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670
Options (change) 5,930 8,200 5,600
Options (change) 5,488 7,627 5,209
Destination 895 925 925
Total Price $46,405 $74,325 $79,325
Total Invoice $43,496 $69,188 $73,838

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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: $23,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,596
Model Year201420172017
ModelTLC-ClassC-Class
TrimSH-AWDAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine305hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 10590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$46,405$74,325$79,325
Adjustments for Features0-4,400-5,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,405$69,925$74,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,300
Total Invoice$43,496$69,188$73,838
Adjustments for Features0-4,096-4,747
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,496$65,092$69,091
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,999

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

Model Year201420172017
ModelTLC-ClassC-Class
TrimSH-AWDAMG C63AMG C63 S
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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Power trunk closer $350$350
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start via app $75$75
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300
Temporary spare tire$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100  
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 $500
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)  $500
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust $250$250
Raised top speed limiter  $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input$50  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Boost gauge $75$75
Chronometer $100$100
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Crosswind stabilization $50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Suggestive steering $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,365$10,765$11,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,400$5,100
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,096-4,747

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

Model Year20142017
ModelTLC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in111.8 in
Length194.0 in184.5 in
Width74.0 in71.3 in
Height57.2 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,727 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TL SH-AWD

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
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 Requested234076%
Total Not Requested75024%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74048%
Total Not Requested80052%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S

designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74032%
Total Not Requested155068%

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