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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: $43,750

Acura TLX V6 A-Spec   
Difference: $6,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,576

Acura TLX V6 A-Spec   
Difference: $5,152

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182013201320132013
ModelTLXTLXC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimV6V6 A-SpecC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,200 $42,800 $35,350 $38,950 $41,400 $59,800
Base Invoice $34,374 $40,626 $32,876 $36,224 $38,502 $55,614
Advance Package 7,550          
Lighting Package     1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290
Driver Assistance Package     2,950 2,950 2,950 2,950
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    
Obstacle detection, rear     970 970 970 970
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720 720
Proximity key     650 650 650 650
Rear spoiler     300 300    
AMG Leather Package           3,090
Wood trim           0
Advance Package 7,152          
Lighting Package     1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Driver Assistance Package     2,744 2,744 2,744 2,744
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    
Obstacle detection, rear     902 902 902 902
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669 669 669 669
Proximity key     605 605 605 605
Rear spoiler     279 279    
AMG Leather Package           2,874
Wood trim           0
Options (change) 7,550 0 13,920 13,920 11,120 12,460
Options (change) 7,152 0 12,947 12,947 10,343 11,589
Destination 950 950 905 905 905 905
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $44,700 $43,750 $50,175 $53,775 $53,425 $74,865
Total Invoice $42,476 $41,576 $46,728 $50,076 $49,750 $69,808

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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: $8,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,708
Model Year201820182013201320132013
ModelTLXTLXC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimV6V6 A-SpecC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6201hp I4248hp V6302hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionT9T9T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)490, 10490, 10450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18245/40-19225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$44,700$43,750$50,175$53,775$53,425$74,865
Adjustments for Features-2,585-1,5850-1,850-150-700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,115$42,165$50,175$51,925$53,275$74,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$0$1,750$3,100$23,990
Total Invoice$42,476$41,576$46,728$50,076$49,750$69,808
Adjustments for Features-2,456-1,5060-1,723-140-653
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,020$40,070$46,728$48,353$49,610$69,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$0$1,625$2,882$22,427

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

Model Year201820182013201320132013
ModelTLXTLXC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimV6V6 A-SpecC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0$0    
RWD  $0 $0$0
AWD   $1700  
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0    
Heated steering wheel$100     
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Remote start$150$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Around view cameras$500     
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150$150$150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100    
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150
Lane departure prevention  $150$150$150$150
Lane keeping assist$400$400    
Pedestrian detection$50$50    
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50    
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100    
Wide-view rear camera$0$0    
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100
Electrically heated windshield$250     
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0    
Body kit $0$0$0$0$0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100    
Apple CarPlay support$100$100    
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325$325
CD player$125$125    
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0    
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225
Wireless charging station$75$75    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75     
Chronometer     $100
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125    
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150    
LED headlights$1000$1000    
Power-folding mirrors$50     
Spotter mirror(s) $50    
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300    
Heated second row seats$200     
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250
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$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$50
Upgraded floor mats$0$0    
Wood trim     $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$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$0
Wheels, dark finish $0    
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100   $100
Total Value of Features$8,300$7,300$5,715$7,565$5,865$6,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,585$1,585$0$1,850$150$700
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,456-1,5060-1,723-140-653

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

Model Year20182013
ModelTLXC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in108.7 in
Length191.7 in180.7 in
Width73.0 in69.7 in
Height57.0 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,506 lb.3,429 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 in55.0 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 mirrors50No
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 lights125No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
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 radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Upgraded floor mats0No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested311559%
Total Not Requested220041%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested185093%
Total Not Requested1507%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94071%
Total Not Requested37529%
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, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
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 seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested125068%
Total Not Requested60032%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested185093%
Total Not Requested1507%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94071%
Total Not Requested37529%
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, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
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 seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested125068%
Total Not Requested60032%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested185093%
Total Not Requested1507%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94071%
Total Not Requested37529%
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, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested185093%
Total Not Requested1507%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94071%
Total Not Requested37529%
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, leather250No
Total Requested90067%
Total Not Requested45033%

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