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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: $49,295

Acura TLX 2.0T   
Difference: $25,260

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202220222012
ModelTLXTLXC-Class
Trim2.0TType SC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,900 $53,700 $58,930
Advance Package 8,800    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 720
Lighting Package     1,290
Multimedia Package     2,790
AMG Leather Package     3,090
Obstacle detection, rear     970
Lane departure warning     850
Proximity key     650
Telematics service, such as OnStar     660
Wood trim     0
Limited-slip rear differential     2,030
Advance Package 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 669
Lighting Package     1,200
Multimedia Package     2,595
AMG Leather Package     2,874
Obstacle detection, rear     902
Lane departure warning     791
Proximity key     605
Telematics service, such as OnStar     614
Wood trim     0
Limited-slip rear differential     1,888
Options (change) 9,300 500 13,050
Options (change) 0 0 12,138
Destination 1,095 1,095 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700
Total Price $49,295 $55,295 $74,555

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura TLX 2.0T
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura TLX Type S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $68,540
Model Year202220222012
ModelTLXTLXC-Class
Trim2.0TType SC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine272hp I4355hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionT10T10T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)710, 17710, 17450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/35-20235/40-18
Total Price$49,295$55,295$74,555
Adjustments for Features-3,995-5,8950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,300$49,400$74,555
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,100$0

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

Model Year202220222012
ModelTLXTLXC-Class
Trim2.0TType SC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500$1500 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
FWD$0  
AWD $1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Cruise control  $150
Electronic engine sound enhancement$0$0 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Parking guidance system - passive  $250
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Around view cameras$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Front splitter spoiler $200 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Alexa integration$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
DVD-compatible player  $0
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Boost gauge$75$75 
Chronometer  $100
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125  
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Performance meter$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Road sign information$75$75 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $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
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Metal pedals $75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Upholstered door armrests (optional)$0$0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Wood trim$300 $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options $0 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Wheels, dark finish $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$9,425$11,325$5,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,995$5,895$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-89-1170

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

Model Year20222012
ModelTLXC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.0 in108.7 in
Length194.6 in180.7 in
Width75.2 in69.7 in
Height56.4 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,710 lb.3,429 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.3 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.9 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume13.5 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TLX 2.0T

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Fog lights125No
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Around view cameras300No
Remote start150No
Wiper de-icer25No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Adaptive dampers - electrical400No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Surround sound250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Wireless charging station75No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
ELS, 710W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested305050%
Total Not Requested305050%

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%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested90067%
Total Not Requested45033%

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