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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: $44,715

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $8,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,646

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $7,103

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201020102012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassRL
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,600 $35,300 $39,750 $57,350 $48,200
Base Invoice $31,248 $32,829 $36,968 $53,336 $44,098
Premium 2 Package 3,700 3,700 1,400 1,400  
Leather seating surfaces 1,590 1,590 1,590    
Multimedia Package 2,650 2,650 2,650    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720  
Proximity key 1,130 1,130 1,130 1,130  
Rearview camera 450 450 450 450  
Seating Package       3,030  
Universal Media Interface       1,290  
Limited-slip rear differential       2,000  
Wood trim       0  
Technology Package         4,150
Premium 2 Package 3,441 3,441 1,302 1,302  
Leather seating surfaces 1,479 1,479 1,479    
Multimedia Package 2,464 2,464 2,464    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670  
Proximity key 1,051 1,051 1,051 1,051  
Rearview camera 418 418 418 418  
Seating Package       2,818  
Universal Media Interface       1,200  
Limited-slip rear differential       1,860  
Wood trim       0  
Technology Package         3,756
Options (change) 10,240 10,240 7,940 10,020 4,150
Options (change) 9,523 9,523 7,384 9,319 3,756
Destination 875 875 875 875 895
Gas Tax 0 0 0 2,100 0
Total Price $44,715 $46,415 $48,565 $70,345 $53,245
Total Invoice $41,646 $43,227 $45,227 $65,630 $48,749

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,164
Model Year20102010201020102012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassRL
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8300hp V6
TransmissionM6T7T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 8100, 8100, 8100, 8260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18245/45-18
Total Price$44,715$46,415$48,565$70,345$53,245
Adjustments for Features0-1,175-1,450-2,985-3,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,715$45,240$47,115$67,360$50,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$525$2,400$22,645$0
Total Invoice$41,646$43,227$45,227$65,630$48,749
Adjustments for Features0-1,094-1,350-2,785-2,939
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,646$42,133$43,877$62,845$45,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$487$2,231$21,199$0

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

Model Year20102010201020102012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassRL
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction    $0
Sunshades, second row    $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Cargo Management 
Cargo net    $40
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0$0 
Bodyside moldings    $75
Rear spoiler  $200$200 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 $325
CD player   $125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player    $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
Surround sound    $250
Traffic + travel information    $25
Traffic information   $25 
USB port    $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Chronometer   $100 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting    $150
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100    
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Memory system, passenger seat   $150 
Metal pedals$75 $75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$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$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,430$3,605$3,880$5,415$5,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,175$1,450$2,985$3,210
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,094-1,350-2,785-2,939

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

Model Year20102012
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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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested180068%
Total Not Requested85032%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested102596%
Total Not Requested404%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury Sedan

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested180068%
Total Not Requested85032%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested102596%
Total Not Requested404%

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

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested82562%
Total Not Requested50038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested102596%
Total Not Requested404%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Premium 2 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%
Universal Media Interface
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, largeNo
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slotNo
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested92557%
Total Not Requested70043%

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