Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2016 Acura RL Acura RL 2006

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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: $49,915

Acura RL   
Difference: $22,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,527

Acura RL   
Difference: $23,157

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassRL
TrimAMG C63AMG C63 SBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $65,250 $73,250 $49,300
Base Invoice $60,683 $68,123 $43,912
Garmin Map Pilot 600 600  
AMG Leather Package 2,590    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
Wood trim 325 0  
Sunshades, second row 380 380  
Sunshade, rear, power 440 440  
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480  
Garmin Map Pilot 558 558  
AMG Leather Package 2,409    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669  
Wood trim 302 0  
Sunshades, second row 353 353  
Sunshade, rear, power 409 409  
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376  
Options (change) 6,535 3,620 0
Options (change) 6,076 3,365 0
Destination 925 925 615
Total Price $72,710 $77,795 $49,915
Total Invoice $67,684 $72,413 $44,527

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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: $19,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,783
Model Year201620162006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassRL
TrimAMG C63AMG C63 SBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine469hp V8503hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/35-19245/50-17
Total Price$72,710$77,795$49,915
Adjustments for Features-3,625-4,7750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,085$73,020$49,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,935$0
Total Invoice$67,684$72,413$44,527
Adjustments for Features-3,374-4,4450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,310$67,968$44,527
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,658$0

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

Model Year201620162006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassRL
TrimAMG C63AMG C63 SBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500$500
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented) $500 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust$250$250 
Raised top speed limiter $0 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
HD radio$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Boost gauge$75$75 
Chronometer$100$100 
Compass$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450 
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Suggestive steering$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,865$11,015$6,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,625$4,775$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,374-4,4450

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

Model Year20162006
ModelC-ClassRL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.8 in110.2 in
Length184.5 in193.6 in
Width71.3 in72.2 in
Height56.8 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.4,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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