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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Acura RLX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Acura RLX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,820

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $19,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,158

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $16,778

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006200620062015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassRLX
TrimC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,200 $32,950 $37,550 $38,150 $54,450 $48,450
Base Invoice $27,156 $30,644 $34,922 $35,480 $50,639 $44,324
Sunroof Package 1,790 1,790 1,790 1,790    
Power driver seat 600 600        
Xenon HID headlights 790 790 790 790 790  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690 690 690  
Heated front seats 680 680 680 680    
Satellite radio 500 500 500 500 500  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 820 820 820 820    
Bluetooth cell phone link 765 765 765 765 765  
Navigation system 2,210 2,210 2,210 2,210 2,210  
Premium Package         925  
Krell Package           8,500
Sunroof Package 1,665 1,665 1,665 1,665    
Power driver seat 558 558        
Xenon HID headlights 735 735 735 735 735  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 642 642 642  
Heated front seats 633 633 633 633    
Satellite radio 465 465 465 465 465  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 763 763 763 763    
Bluetooth cell phone link 711 711 711 711 711  
Navigation system 2,055 2,055 2,055 2,055 2,055  
Premium Package         860  
Krell Package           7,692
Options (change) 8,845 8,845 8,245 8,245 5,880 8,500
Options (change) 8,227 8,227 7,669 7,669 5,468 7,692
Destination 775 775 775 775 775 920
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $38,820 $42,570 $46,570 $47,170 $62,405 $57,870
Total Invoice $36,158 $39,646 $43,366 $43,924 $58,182 $52,936

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,770
Model Year200620062006200620062015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassRLX
TrimC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp V6228hp V6268hp V6268hp V6362hp V8310hp V6
TransmissionM6T7M6T7T5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6320, 12500, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16225/40-18245/40-19
Total Price$38,820$42,570$46,570$47,170$62,405$57,870
Adjustments for Features0-1,225-300-1,525-2,500-5,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,820$41,345$46,270$45,645$59,905$52,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,525$7,450$6,825$21,085$0
Total Invoice$36,158$39,646$43,366$43,924$58,182$52,936
Adjustments for Features0-1,141-279-1,420-2,331-5,008
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,158$38,505$43,087$42,504$55,851$47,928
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,347$6,929$6,346$19,693$0

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

Model Year200620062006200620062015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassRLX
TrimC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 $1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0$0 
FWD     $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction     $0
Proximity key     $250
Remote app     $25
Sunshades, second row     $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system     $200
Forward collision warning     $200
Knee airbag, driver     $75
Lane departure warning     $200
Rear side airbags    $300 
Rearview camera     $200
Rollover sensor     $50
Tire-pressure monitor     $75
Torque vectoring, brake-based     $100
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls     $250
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0 $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25 $25 
Laminated front side windows     $200
Laminated rear side windows     $100
Rear spoiler    $200 
Infotainment 
App support     $0
Aux input     $50
Bluetooth audio streaming     $25
CD changer, remote    $200 
HD radio     $50
Media drive     $15
SMS text-to-speech reader     $25
Surround sound    $250$250
Traffic + travel information     $25
Voice control for nav and audio     $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50 
LED headlights     $1000
Power-folding mirrors     $50
Spotter mirror(s)     $50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100 $100 
Folding second row seats    $300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat     $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50$50 
Wood trim $300 $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear wheel steering     $1500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$1,515$2,740$1,815$3,040$4,015$6,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,225$300$1,525$2,500$5,475
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,141-279-1,420-2,331-5,008

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

Model Year20062015
ModelC-ClassRLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.9 in112.2 in
Length178.4 in196.1 in
Width68.0 in74.4 in
Height55.6 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,406 lb.3,934 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in59.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in38.8 in
Cargo Volume12.2 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested147595%
Total Not Requested755%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested45090%
Total Not Requested5010%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested147595%
Total Not Requested755%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested45090%
Total Not Requested5010%

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

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested147595%
Total Not Requested755%

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

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested147595%
Total Not Requested755%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200No
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

Option Package Details
Acura RLX

Krell Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Krell, 500W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Laminated rear side windows100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Laminated front side windows200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Woodgrain trim (optional)0No
Blind spot warning system200No
245/40WR19 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested182554%
Total Not Requested152546%

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