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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: $56,035

Acura RL   
Difference: $19,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,814

Acura RL   
Difference: $19,136

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172011
ModelC-ClassC-ClassRL
TrimAMG C63AMG C63 SBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $65,200 $72,800 $47,200
Base Invoice $60,636 $67,704 $42,801
designo Package 3,100 500  
Premium 3 Package 2,450 2,450  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
Sunshades, second row 380 380  
Sunshade, rear, power 440 440  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 450 450  
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480  
Advance Package     7,950
designo Package 2,883 465  
Premium 3 Package 2,279 2,279  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670  
Sunshades, second row 353 353  
Sunshade, rear, power 409 409  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 419 419  
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376  
Advance Package     7,128
Options (change) 9,020 6,420 7,950
Options (change) 8,389 5,971 7,128
Destination 925 925 885
Total Price $75,145 $80,145 $56,035
Total Invoice $69,950 $74,600 $50,814

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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: $15,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,213
Model Year201720172011
ModelC-ClassC-ClassRL
TrimAMG C63AMG C63 SBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine469hp V8503hp V8300hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/35-19245/45-18
Total Price$75,145$80,145$56,035
Adjustments for Features-3,140-3,8400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,005$76,305$56,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,300$0
Total Invoice$69,950$74,600$50,814
Adjustments for Features-2,923-3,5740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$67,027$71,026$50,814
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,999$0

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

Model Year201720172011
ModelC-ClassC-ClassRL
TrimAMG C63AMG C63 SBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rear side airbags$300$300 
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 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
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 
App support$0$0 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
HD radio$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
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  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
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  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75 
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 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-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
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$10,330$11,030$7,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,140$3,840$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,923-3,5740

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

Model Year20172011
ModelC-ClassRL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.8 in110.2 in
Length184.5 in195.8 in
Width71.3 in72.7 in
Height56.8 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.4,100 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 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 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72547%
Total Not Requested81553%

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

designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72532%
Total Not Requested156568%

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested197570%
Total Not Requested85030%

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