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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Acura RL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Acura RL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,210

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $10,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,731

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $7,734

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006200620062007
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassRL
TrimC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,200 $32,950 $37,550 $38,150 $54,450 $45,780
Base Invoice $27,156 $30,644 $34,922 $35,480 $50,639 $40,795
Power driver seat 600 600        
Sunroof Package 1,790 1,790 1,790 1,790    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690 690 690  
Xenon HID headlights 790 790 790 790 790  
Heated front seats 680 680 680 680    
Satellite radio 500 500 500 500 500  
Bluetooth cell phone link 765 765 765 765 765  
CD changer, remote 420 420 420 420    
Premium Package         925  
Wood trim         775  
Power driver seat 558 558        
Sunroof Package 1,665 1,665 1,665 1,665    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 642 642 642  
Xenon HID headlights 735 735 735 735 735  
Heated front seats 633 633 633 633    
Satellite radio 465 465 465 465 465  
Bluetooth cell phone link 711 711 711 711 711  
CD changer, remote 391 391 391 391    
Premium Package         860  
Wood trim         721  
Options (change) 6,235 6,235 5,635 5,635 4,445 0
Options (change) 5,800 5,800 5,242 5,242 4,134 0
Destination 775 775 775 775 775 670
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $36,210 $39,960 $43,960 $44,560 $60,970 $46,450
Total Invoice $33,731 $37,219 $40,939 $41,497 $56,848 $41,465

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,253
Model Year200620062006200620062007
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassRL
TrimC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp V6228hp V6268hp V6268hp V6362hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionM6T7M6T7T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6320, 12260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16225/40-18245/50-17
Total Price$36,210$39,960$43,960$44,560$60,970$46,450
Adjustments for Features0-1,225-300-1,525-2,800-3,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,210$38,735$43,660$43,035$58,170$42,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,525$7,450$6,825$21,960$0
Total Invoice$33,731$37,219$40,939$41,497$56,848$41,465
Adjustments for Features0-1,141-279-1,420-2,611-3,481
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,731$36,078$40,660$40,077$54,237$37,984
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,347$6,929$6,346$20,506$0

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

Model Year200620062006200620062007
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassRL
TrimC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 $1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0$0$0 
AWD     $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction     $0
Proximity key     $250
Sunshades, second row     $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags    $300 
Tire-pressure monitor     $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo net     $40
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers     $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0 $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25 $25$25
Rear spoiler    $200 
Infotainment 
Aux input     $50
CD changer, in-dash     $325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200$200$200 
CD player$125$125$125$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50 
Surround sound    $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100 $100 
Folding second row seats    $300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $100
Wood trim $300 $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$1,315$2,540$1,615$2,840$4,115$5,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,225$300$1,525$2,800$3,900
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,141-279-1,420-2,611-3,481

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

Model Year20062007
ModelC-ClassRL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.9 in110.2 in
Length178.4 in193.6 in
Width68.0 in72.2 in
Height55.6 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,406 lb.4,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume12.2 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan

Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested45090%
Total Not Requested5010%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested137585%
Total Not Requested25015%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan

Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested45090%
Total Not Requested5010%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested137585%
Total Not Requested25015%

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

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested137585%
Total Not Requested25015%

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

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested137585%
Total Not Requested25015%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Total Requested42571%
Total Not Requested17529%

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