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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: $45,895

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $11,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,744

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $10,192

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120112015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassRLX
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,990 $35,900 $39,990 $58,200 $48,450
Base Invoice $31,611 $33,387 $37,191 $54,126 $44,324
Lighting Package 985 985 985 985  
Premium 1 Package 1,995 1,995      
Multimedia Package 2,700 2,700 2,700 3,350  
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620 1,620    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720  
Heated front seats 750 750 750    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660 660 660 660  
Proximity key 1,140 1,140 1,140 1,140  
Rearview camera 460 460 460 460  
AMG Leather Package       3,030  
Wood trim       0  
Krell Package         8,500
Lighting Package 916 916 916 916  
Premium 1 Package 1,855 1,855      
Multimedia Package 2,511 2,511 2,511 3,115  
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507 1,507    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669  
Heated front seats 698 698 698    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614 614 614 614  
Proximity key 1,060 1,060 1,060 1,060  
Rearview camera 428 428 428 428  
AMG Leather Package       2,818  
Wood trim       0  
Krell Package         7,692
Options (change) 11,030 11,030 9,035 10,345 8,500
Options (change) 10,258 10,258 8,403 9,620 7,692
Destination 875 875 875 875 920
Gas Tax 0 0 0 2,100 0
Total Price $45,895 $47,805 $49,900 $71,520 $57,870
Total Invoice $42,744 $44,520 $46,469 $66,721 $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 C300 Sport Sedan
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,890
Model Year20112011201120112015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassRLX
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8310hp V6
TransmissionM6T7T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 8100, 8100, 8450, 12500, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18245/40-19
Total Price$45,895$47,805$49,900$71,520$57,870
Adjustments for Features0-1,175-1,450-3,275-3,610
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,895$46,630$48,450$68,245$54,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$735$2,555$22,350$0
Total Invoice$42,744$44,520$46,469$66,721$52,936
Adjustments for Features0-1,094-1,350-3,055-3,302
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,744$43,426$45,119$63,666$49,634
Cost Above Minimum$0$682$2,375$20,922$0

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

Model Year20112011201120112015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassRLX
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 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction    $0
Remote app    $25
Sunshades, second row    $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system    $200
Forward collision warning    $200
Lane departure warning    $200
Rollover sensor    $50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Laminated front side windows    $200
Laminated rear side windows    $100
Rear spoiler  $200$200 
Infotainment 
App support    $0
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325 
CD player    $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player    $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
HD radio    $50
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader    $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 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting    $150
LED headlights    $1000
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Spotter mirror(s)    $50
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100    
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Memory system, passenger seat   $150 
Metal pedals$75 $75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000 
Wood trim $300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100 $100
Rear wheel steering    $1500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,565$3,740$4,015$5,840$6,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,175$1,450$3,275$3,610
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,094-1,350-3,055-3,302

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

Model Year20112015
ModelC-ClassRLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in112.2 in
Length182.3 in196.1 in
Width69.7 in74.4 in
Height56.3 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.3,934 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in59.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in38.8 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft315.3 ft3

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

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
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 Requested130073%
Total Not Requested47527%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested84079%
Total Not Requested22521%

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

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
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 Requested130073%
Total Not Requested47527%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested84079%
Total Not Requested22521%

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

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested84079%
Total Not Requested22521%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
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%
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, large15Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested109065%
Total Not Requested57535%

Option Package Details
Acura RLX

Krell Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Krell, 500W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Laminated front side windows200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Woodgrain trim (optional)0No
Blind spot warning system200No
Laminated rear side windows100No
245/40WR19 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested190057%
Total Not Requested145043%

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