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Acura TLX vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura TLX vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,540

Acura TLX 3.5   
Difference: $5,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,015

Acura TLX 3.5   
Difference: $4,366

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620182018201820182018
ModelTLXC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim3.5C300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,320 $40,250 $47,900 $53,400 $66,100 $73,700
Base Invoice $33,240 $37,433 $44,547 $49,662 $61,473 $68,541
Advance Package 7,280          
Garmin Map Pilot   625 625 625 625 625
Premium 1 Package   1,250        
Advanced Lighting Package   1,900 800 1,900 1,050 1,050
Leather Seating Package   1,950 1,950      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720 720
Cooled or ventilated front seats   450 450 450 450 450
Heated front seats   580 580      
Parktronic Package     970      
Driver Assistance Package     2,250      
Smartphone integration     350      
Interior ambient lighting, configurable     310      
Leather seating surfaces       1,620    
AMG Leather Package         2,590  
Advance Package 6,835          
Garmin Map Pilot   581 581 581 581 581
Premium 1 Package   1,163        
Advanced Lighting Package   1,767 744 1,767 977 977
Leather Seating Package   1,814 1,814      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670 670 670
Cooled or ventilated front seats   419 419 419 419 419
Heated front seats   539 539      
Parktronic Package     902      
Driver Assistance Package     2,093      
Smartphone integration     326      
Interior ambient lighting, configurable     288      
Leather seating surfaces       1,507    
AMG Leather Package         2,409  
Options (change) 7,280 7,475 9,005 5,315 5,435 2,845
Options (change) 6,835 6,953 8,376 4,944 5,056 2,647
Destination 940 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,043 0 0 0
Total Price $43,540 $48,720 $53,857 $59,710 $72,530 $77,540
Total Invoice $41,015 $45,381 $49,875 $55,601 $67,524 $72,183

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TLX 3.5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,355
Model Year201620182018201820182018
ModelTLXC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim3.5C300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionT9T9T7T9T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)490, 10?, 5?, 5?, 5590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$43,540$48,720$53,857$59,710$72,530$77,540
Adjustments for Features-1,0500-3,575-2,625-1,675-2,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,490$48,720$50,282$57,085$70,855$75,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,562$8,365$22,135$26,445
Total Invoice$41,015$45,381$49,875$55,601$67,524$72,183
Adjustments for Features-9890-3,311-2,444-1,559-2,211
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,026$45,381$46,564$53,157$65,965$69,972
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,183$7,776$20,584$24,591

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

Model Year201620182018201820182018
ModelTLXC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim3.5C300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 $1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 $1200$1200
FWD$0     
RWD $0$0 $0$0
AWD   $1700  
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0     
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 $850   
Cruise control $150 $150$150$150
Eco accelerator  $100   
Proximity key$250$250 $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25$25
Remote start$150     
Remote start via app $75$75$75$75$75
Semi-automated parking system  $500   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot collision prevention  $150   
Collision preparation system, rear  $100   
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system  $0   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 $100   
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150
Lane departure warning$200 $200   
Lane keeping assist$400 $400   
Obstacle detection, front$150 $150   
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250   
Pedestrian detection$50 $50   
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300$300
Rollover sensor$50     
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150  
Wide-view rear camera$0     
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150     
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)     $500
Limited-slip rear differential    $300 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger  $0   
6 kWh battery pack  $0   
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust    $250$250
Raised top speed limiter     $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100   
App support$0     
Apple CarPlay support  $100   
Aux input$50     
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0     
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150
Media drive$15     
Satellite radio$200$200 $200$200$200
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0     
Surround sound$250   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200     
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information$25     
Traffic information $25$25$25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25   
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75     
Boost gauge   $75$75$75
Chronometer   $100$100$100
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125     
Interior ambient lighting$150     
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100   
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 $200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Metal pedals   $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100     
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede steering wheel     $150
Upgraded floor mats$0     
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300$300
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000   
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50$50
Machined alloy wheels$350     
Rear wheel steering$1500     
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0$0
Suggestive steering $0$0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,640$6,590$10,165$9,215$8,265$8,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,050$0$3,575$2,625$1,675$2,375
Value of Feature Adjustments-9890-3,311-2,444-1,559-2,211

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

Model Year20162018
ModelTLXC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in111.8 in
Length190.3 in184.5 in
Width73.0 in71.3 in
Height57.0 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,484 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume13.2 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TLX 3.5

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Fog lights125No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote start150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
HD radio50Yes
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested522587%
Total Not Requested76513%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED tail lights0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Smartphone integration
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED tail lights0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested25031%
Total Not Requested55069%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED tail lights0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested25031%
Total Not Requested55069%

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