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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: $11,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,476

Acura TLX V6   
Difference: $9,713

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820172017201720172017
ModelTLXC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimV6C300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,200 $39,500 $46,050 $52,000 $65,200 $72,800
Base Invoice $34,374 $36,735 $42,827 $48,360 $60,636 $67,704
Advance Package 7,550          
Premium 4 Package   8,650 8,650 7,400 5,700 5,700
Heated front seats   580 580      
Leather Seating Package   2,050 2,050      
Parking Assist Package   1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090
Panoramic sunroof   1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480
Rear spoiler   350 350      
Heated steering wheel   250 250      
Cooled or ventilated front seats   450 450 450 450 450
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720 720
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       700    
Leather seating surfaces       1,620    
designo Package         3,100 500
Advance Package 7,152          
Premium 4 Package   8,045 8,045 6,882 5,301 5,301
Heated front seats   539 539      
Leather Seating Package   1,907 1,907      
Parking Assist Package   1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014
Panoramic sunroof   1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376
Rear spoiler   326 326      
Heated steering wheel   233 233      
Cooled or ventilated front seats   419 419 419 419 419
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670 670 670
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       651    
Leather seating surfaces       1,507    
designo Package         2,883 465
Options (change) 7,550 15,620 15,620 13,460 12,540 9,940
Options (change) 7,152 14,529 14,529 12,519 11,663 9,245
Destination 950 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,043 0 0 0
Total Price $44,700 $56,045 $58,552 $66,385 $78,665 $83,665
Total Invoice $42,476 $52,189 $54,238 $61,804 $73,224 $77,874

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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: $9,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,883
Model Year201820172017201720172017
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
TransmissionT9T7T7T9T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)490, 10590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 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$56,045$58,552$66,385$78,665$83,665
Adjustments for Features0-1,965-3,490-4,790-3,540-4,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,700$54,080$55,062$61,595$75,125$79,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$982$7,515$21,045$25,345
Total Invoice$42,476$52,189$54,238$61,804$73,224$77,874
Adjustments for Features0-1,830-3,233-4,459-3,295-3,947
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,476$50,359$51,005$57,345$69,929$73,927
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$646$6,986$19,570$23,568

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

Model Year201820172017201720172017
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  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200 $1200$1200
FWD$0     
RWD $0$0 $0$0
AWD   $1700  
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0     
Eco accelerator  $100   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100   
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350$350
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
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225$225$225
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$150$150$150
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system $0$0$0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150
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     
Fragrance atomizer $200$200$200$200$200
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50$50$50
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
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200$200
Sunroof$900     
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100     
Apple CarPlay support$100     
Aux input$50     
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0     
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0$0
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200     
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225$225
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     
Heated second row seats$200     
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim    $250$250
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$6,825$8,790$10,315$11,615$10,365$11,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,965$3,490$4,790$3,540$4,240
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,830-3,233-4,459-3,295-3,947

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

Model Year20182017
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
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15Yes
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 player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested406576%
Total Not Requested125024%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Premium 4 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power decklid350No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Ionizing air filtration50No
LED tail lights0No
Surround sound250Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Speed limit information0No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested429066%
Total Not Requested217534%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
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

Premium 4 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power decklid350No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Ionizing air filtration50No
LED tail lights0No
Surround sound250Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Speed limit information0No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested429066%
Total Not Requested217534%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
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 AMG C43

Premium 4 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power decklid350No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Ionizing air filtration50No
LED tail lights0No
Surround sound250Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Speed limit information0No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested364063%
Total Not Requested217537%
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 AMG C63

Premium 4 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power decklid350No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Speed limit information0No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested264060%
Total Not Requested172540%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%

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

Premium 4 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power decklid350No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Ionizing air filtration50No
LED tail lights0No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Speed limit information0No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested339066%
Total Not Requested172534%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

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