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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: $44,700

Acura TLX V6   
Difference: $9,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,476

Acura TLX V6   
Difference: $7,617

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelTLXC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimV6C300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,200 $40,250 $47,900 $53,400 $66,100 $73,700
Base Invoice $34,374 $37,433 $44,547 $49,662 $61,473 $68,541
Advance Package 7,550          
Advanced Lighting Package   1,900 800 1,900 1,050 1,050
Premium Driver Assistance Package   3,050        
Multimedia Package   2,200        
Leather Seating Package   1,950 1,950      
Parking Assist Package   1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090
Rear spoiler   350 350      
Heated steering wheel   250 250      
Heated front seats   580 580      
Cooled or ventilated front seats   450 450 450 450 450
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720 720
Garmin Map Pilot     625 625 625 625
Driver Assistance Package     2,250      
Smartphone integration     350      
Interior ambient lighting, configurable     310      
Leather seating surfaces       1,620    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       700    
AMG Leather Package         2,590  
Advance Package 7,152          
Advanced Lighting Package   1,767 744 1,767 977 977
Premium Driver Assistance Package   2,837        
Multimedia Package   2,046        
Leather Seating Package   1,814 1,814      
Parking Assist Package   1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014
Rear spoiler   326 326      
Heated steering wheel   233 233      
Heated front seats   539 539      
Cooled or ventilated front seats   419 419 419 419 419
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670 670 670
Garmin Map Pilot     581 581 581 581
Driver Assistance Package     2,093      
Smartphone integration     326      
Interior ambient lighting, configurable     288      
Leather seating surfaces       1,507    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       651    
AMG Leather Package         2,409  
Options (change) 7,550 12,540 9,725 7,105 6,525 3,935
Options (change) 7,152 11,665 9,047 6,609 6,070 3,661
Destination 950 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,043 0 0 0
Total Price $44,700 $53,785 $54,577 $61,500 $73,620 $78,630
Total Invoice $42,476 $50,093 $50,546 $57,266 $68,538 $73,197

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TLX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,727
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelTLXC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimV6C300C350eAMG 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$44,700$53,785$54,577$61,500$73,620$78,630
Adjustments for Features0-690-1,450-1,400-150-850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,700$53,095$53,127$60,100$73,470$77,780
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$32$7,005$20,375$24,685
Total Invoice$42,476$50,093$50,546$57,266$68,538$73,197
Adjustments for Features0-643-1,343-1,304-140-791
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,476$49,450$49,203$55,962$68,398$72,406
Cost Above Minimum$0$247$0$6,759$19,195$23,203

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

Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelTLXC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimV6C300C350eAMG 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$850   
Cruise control   $150$150$150
Eco accelerator  $100   
Heated steering wheel$100$100$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$500$500$500$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$150   
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100   
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system $0$0   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100   
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150
Lane departure warning$200$200$200   
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400   
Pedestrian detection$50$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
Electrically heated windshield$250     
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
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   $300  
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 $100   
App support$0$0    
Apple CarPlay support$100 $100   
Aux input$50     
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0     
DVD-compatible player $0    
Handwriting recognition $200    
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150
Media drive$15$15    
Navigation map updates, three years $0    
Satellite radio$200$200 $200$200$200
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25
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$25    
Traffic information  $25$25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50$50
Wireless charging station$75     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25   
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   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100   
Heated second row seats$200     
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, 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$8,265$8,955$9,715$9,665$8,415$9,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$690$1,450$1,400$150$850
Value of Feature Adjustments0-643-1,343-1,304-140-791

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

Model Year20182018
ModelTLXC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in111.8 in
Length191.7 in184.5 in
Width73.0 in71.3 in
Height57.0 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,506 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 Volume14.3 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TLX V6

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Electrically heated windshield250No
Around view cameras300Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Fog lights125No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
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
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested405076%
Total Not Requested126524%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED tail lights0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested45050%
Total Not Requested45050%
Premium Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
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
Total Requested210089%
Total Not Requested25011%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%
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%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Smartphone integration
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
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%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED tail lights0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested45050%
Total Not Requested45050%

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%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%
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%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED tail lights0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%

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