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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: $6,565

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202220162016201620162016
ModelTLXC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim2.0TC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,900 $38,950 $45,490 $50,800 $65,250 $73,250
Advance Package 8,800          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 720 720 720 720 720
Multimedia Package   2,230 2,230 2,230 2,230 2,230
Parking Assist Package   1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290
Lighting Package   800 800 800 800 800
Premium 2 Package   2,220 2,220 1,520    
Driver Assistance Package   2,800 2,800 2,250 2,250 2,250
Interior Package   2,880 2,880 2,150    
Heated steering wheel   250 250      
Wood trim   325 325 325 325 0
Head-up display (HUD)   990 990 990 990 990
Panoramic sunroof   1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480
Luxury Package     325      
designo Package         3,090 550
Advance Package 0          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 669 669 669 669 669
Multimedia Package   2,074 2,074 2,074 2,074 2,074
Parking Assist Package   1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Lighting Package   744 744 744 744 744
Premium 2 Package   2,065 2,065 1,414    
Driver Assistance Package   2,604 2,604 2,092 2,092 2,092
Interior Package   2,678 2,678 2,000    
Heated steering wheel   233 233      
Wood trim   302 302 302 302 0
Head-up display (HUD)   921 921 921 921 921
Panoramic sunroof   1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376
Luxury Package     303      
designo Package         2,874 512
Options (change) 9,300 15,985 16,310 13,755 13,175 10,310
Options (change) 0 14,866 15,169 12,792 12,252 9,588
Destination 1,095 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,043 0 0 0
Total Price $49,295 $55,860 $58,682 $65,480 $79,350 $84,485

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TLX 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50,636
Model Year202220162016201620162016
ModelTLXC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim2.0TC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine272hp I4241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionT10T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)710, 17590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$49,295$55,860$58,682$65,480$79,350$84,485
Adjustments for Features0-305-2,130-2,880-2,080-2,780
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,295$55,555$56,552$62,600$77,270$81,705
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$997$7,045$21,715$26,150

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

Model Year202220162016201620162016
ModelTLXC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim2.0TC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0     
RWD $0$0 $0$0
AWD   $1700  
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0     
Eco accelerator  $100   
Electronic engine sound enhancement$0     
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100   
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$150$150$150
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Knee airbag, passenger$75     
Rollover sensor$50     
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150  
Vehicle health reports$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
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
Wiper de-icer$25     
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   
Dual-mode exhaust    $250$250
Raised top speed limiter     $0
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler   $200$200$200
Sunroof$900     
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0     
Alexa integration$0     
Android Auto support$100     
App support $0$0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support$100     
Aux input$50     
CD player $125$125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50
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
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25     
Wireless charging station$75     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Boost gauge$75   $75$75
Chronometer    $100$100
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125     
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
Performance meter$150     
Road sign information$75     
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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100     
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100     
Synthetic suede steering wheel     $150
Upholstered door armrests (optional)$0     
Upholstered instrument panel$300 $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 $500$500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000   
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50$50
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0$0
Suggestive steering $0$0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,625$5,930$7,755$8,505$7,705$8,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$305$2,130$2,880$2,080$2,780
Value of Feature Adjustments0-284-1,973-2,681-1,936-2,588

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

Model Year20222016
ModelTLXC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.0 in111.8 in
Length194.6 in184.5 in
Width75.2 in71.3 in
Height56.4 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,710 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.3 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.9 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume13.5 ft312.6 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 wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical400Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Remote start150No
Wiper de-icer25No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
ELS, 710W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Total Requested495081%
Total Not Requested115019%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested165085%
Total Not Requested30015%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Chrome grille (optional)0No
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested165085%
Total Not Requested30015%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C450 AMG

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100074%
Total Not Requested35026%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested145085%
Total Not Requested25015%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested165085%
Total Not Requested30015%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Total Requested120083%
Total Not Requested25017%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested145085%
Total Not Requested25015%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%

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

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested145085%
Total Not Requested25015%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%

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