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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: $50,615

Acura RL   
Difference: $23,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,520

Acura RL   
Difference: $23,309

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassRL
TrimAMG C63AMG C63 SBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $66,100 $73,700 $46,280
Base Invoice $61,473 $68,541 $41,560
designo Package 3,100 500  
Multimedia Package 2,200 2,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
Sunshades, second row 380 380  
Sunshade, rear, power 440 440  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   850  
Technology Package     3,620
designo Package 2,883 465  
Multimedia Package 2,046 2,046  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670  
Sunshades, second row 353 353  
Sunshade, rear, power 409 409  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   791  
Technology Package     3,245
Options (change) 6,840 5,090 3,620
Options (change) 6,361 4,734 3,245
Destination 995 995 715
Total Price $73,935 $79,785 $50,615
Total Invoice $68,829 $74,270 $45,520

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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: $19,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,990
Model Year201820182008
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$73,935$79,785$50,615
Adjustments for Features-3,565-4,2650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,370$75,520$50,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,150$0
Total Invoice$68,829$74,270$45,520
Adjustments for Features-3,319-3,9700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,510$70,300$45,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,790$0

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

Model Year201820182008
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 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Temporary spare tire  $150
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 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
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 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
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
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 
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 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 steering wheel $150 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300 
Wood trim, alternative type  $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$9,380$10,080$5,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,565$4,265$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,319-3,9700

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

Model Year20182008
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 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 ft313.1 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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%

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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Total Requested92586%
Total Not Requested15014%

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