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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: $45,235

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $6,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,130

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $4,395

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120112010
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassRL
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,990 $35,900 $39,990 $58,200 $46,830
Base Invoice $31,611 $33,387 $37,191 $54,126 $42,470
Premium 1 Package 1,995 1,995      
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620 1,620    
Multimedia Package 2,700 2,700 2,700 3,350  
Lighting Package 985 985 985 985  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720  
Heated front seats 750 750 750    
Proximity key 1,140 1,140 1,140 1,140  
Rearview camera 460 460 460 460  
AMG Leather Package       3,030  
Limited-slip rear differential       2,000  
Wood trim       0  
Technology Package         3,620
Premium 1 Package 1,855 1,855      
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507 1,507    
Multimedia Package 2,511 2,511 2,511 3,115  
Lighting Package 916 916 916 916  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669  
Heated front seats 698 698 698    
Proximity key 1,060 1,060 1,060 1,060  
Rearview camera 428 428 428 428  
AMG Leather Package       2,818  
Limited-slip rear differential       1,860  
Wood trim       0  
Technology Package         3,245
Options (change) 10,370 10,370 8,375 11,685 3,620
Options (change) 9,644 9,644 7,789 10,866 3,245
Destination 875 875 875 875 810
Gas Tax 0 0 0 2,100 0
Total Price $45,235 $47,145 $49,240 $72,860 $51,260
Total Invoice $42,130 $43,906 $45,855 $67,967 $46,525

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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: $3,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,799
Model Year20112011201120112010
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
TransmissionM6T7T7T7T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 8100, 8100, 8450, 12260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18245/45-18
Total Price$45,235$47,145$49,240$72,860$51,260
Adjustments for Features0-1,175-1,450-3,575-2,860
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,235$45,970$47,790$69,285$48,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$735$2,555$24,050$0
Total Invoice$42,130$43,906$45,855$67,967$46,525
Adjustments for Features0-1,094-1,350-3,335-2,596
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,130$42,812$44,505$64,632$43,929
Cost Above Minimum$0$682$2,375$22,502$0

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

Model Year20112011201120112010
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 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000
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 
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 
DVD-Audio-compatible player    $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound   $250$250
Traffic + travel information    $25
Traffic information   $25 
USB port    $25
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$2,005$3,180$3,455$5,580$4,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,175$1,450$3,575$2,860
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,094-1,350-3,335-2,596

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

Model Year20112010
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.4,084 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 ft313.1 ft3

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

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested110059%
Total Not Requested75041%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested102596%
Total Not Requested404%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested110059%
Total Not Requested75041%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested102596%
Total Not Requested404%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested102596%
Total Not Requested404%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested127577%
Total Not Requested39023%
AMG Leather 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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested92567%
Total Not Requested45033%

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