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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: $49,095

Acura RL   
Difference: $19,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,993

Acura RL   
Difference: $19,292

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelC-ClassRL
TrimC63 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $56,300 $48,200
Base Invoice $52,359 $44,098
Premium II Package 1,100  
Seating Package 2,980  
Limited-slip rear differential 3,990  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
iPod integration 375  
CD changer, in-dash 460  
Wood trim 0  
Premium II Package 1,023  
Seating Package 2,771  
Limited-slip rear differential 3,711  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669  
iPod integration 349  
CD changer, in-dash 428  
Wood trim 0  
Options (change) 9,625 0
Options (change) 8,951 0
Destination 875 895
Gas Tax 2,100 0
Total Price $68,900 $49,095
Total Invoice $64,285 $44,993

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,895
Model Year20092012
ModelC-ClassRL
TrimC63 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine451hp V8300hp V6
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 8260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18245/45-18
Total Price$68,900$49,095
Adjustments for Features-4250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,475$49,095
Total Invoice$64,285$44,993
Adjustments for Features-3970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,888$44,993

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

Model Year20092012
ModelC-ClassRL
TrimC63 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Proximity key $250
Sunshades, second row $125
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Surround sound $250
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Chronometer$100 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,940$4,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$425$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3970

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Acura RL features.

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

Model Year20092012
ModelC-ClassRL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in110.2 in
Length182.3 in195.8 in
Width69.7 in72.7 in
Height56.3 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.4,100 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft313.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Acura RL specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested102591%
Total Not Requested1009%
Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested145056%
Total Not Requested115044%

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