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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: $41,410

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $2,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,570

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $3,006

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018200820082008
ModelTLXTLXC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimV6V6 A-SpecC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,200 $42,800 $31,600 $36,900 $53,800
Base Invoice $34,374 $40,626 $29,388 $34,317 $50,034
Advance Package 7,550        
Premium II Package     2,750 1,350 1,080
Multimedia Package     2,950 2,950 2,950
Metallic paint (extra cost)     710 710 710
iPod integration     375 375 375
Telematics service, such as OnStar     650 650 650
Leather seating surfaces     1,550 1,550  
Wood trim         0
Advance Package 7,152        
Premium II Package     2,558 1,256 1,004
Multimedia Package     2,744 2,744 2,744
Metallic paint (extra cost)     660 660 660
iPod integration     349 349 349
Telematics service, such as OnStar     604 604 604
Leather seating surfaces     1,442 1,442  
Wood trim         0
Options (change) 7,550 0 8,985 7,585 5,765
Options (change) 7,152 0 8,357 7,055 5,361
Destination 950 950 825 825 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $44,700 $43,750 $41,410 $45,310 $62,140
Total Invoice $42,476 $41,576 $38,570 $42,197 $57,970

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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: $4,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,658
Model Year20182018200820082008
ModelTLXTLXC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimV6V6 A-SpecC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionT9T9M6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)490, 10490, 10450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18245/40-19225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$44,700$43,750$41,410$45,310$62,140
Adjustments for Features-7,960-6,9600-1,450-1,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,740$36,790$41,410$43,860$60,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$0$2,450$18,980
Total Invoice$42,476$41,576$38,570$42,197$57,970
Adjustments for Features-7,564-6,6140-1,350-1,633
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,912$34,962$38,570$40,847$56,337
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$0$2,277$17,767

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

Model Year20182018200820082008
ModelTLXTLXC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimV6V6 A-SpecC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400   
6-speed manual  $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850   
Cruise control  $150$150$150
Heated steering wheel$100    
Proximity key$250$250   
Remote start$150$150   
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Around view cameras$500    
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200   
Blind spot warning system$200$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100   
Forward collision warning$200$200   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Lane departure warning$200$200   
Lane keeping assist$400$400   
Obstacle detection, front$150$150   
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250   
Pedestrian detection$50$50   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0   
Rearview camera $200   
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100   
Wide-view rear camera$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Electrically heated windshield$250    
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0   
Body kit $0$0$0$0
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100   
App support$0$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0   
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio$50$50   
iPod integration  $100$100$100
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
USB port$25$25   
Wireless charging station$75$75   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75    
Chronometer    $100
Compass$0$0   
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
LED headlights$1000$1000   
Power-folding mirrors$50 $50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s) $50   
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50$50
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300   
Heated second row seats$200    
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200   
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50
Upgraded floor mats$0$0   
Wood trim   $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100$100 
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200   
Machined alloy wheels$350$350   
Performance steering system (optional) $0   
Rear wheel steering$1500$1500   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0
Wheels, dark finish $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  $100
Total Value of Features$11,150$10,150$3,190$4,640$4,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,960$6,960$0$1,450$1,750
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,564-6,6140-1,350-1,633

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

Model Year20182008
ModelTLXC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in108.7 in
Length191.7 in182.3 in
Width73.0 in69.7 in
Height57.0 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,506 lb.3,528 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TLX V6

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Electrically heated windshield250No
Around view cameras300No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested261549%
Total Not Requested270051%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested175077%
Total Not Requested52523%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested96563%
Total Not Requested57537%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested80060%
Total Not Requested52540%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested96563%
Total Not Requested57537%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50061%
Total Not Requested32539%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested96563%
Total Not Requested57537%

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