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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: $46,885

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $5,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,666

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $4,138

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122012201220162016
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassRLXRLX
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMGP-AWSSport Hybrid SH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,800 $35,220 $38,020 $38,430 $40,575 $58,930 $50,950 $59,950
Base Invoice $32,364 $32,755 $35,359 $35,740 $37,735 $54,805 $46,864 $55,128
Multimedia Package 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790    
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290    
Premium 1 Package 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500        
Leather Package 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750      
Lane departure warning 850 850 850 850 850 850    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720 720    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660 660 660 660 660 660    
Proximity key 650 650 650 650 650 650    
Wood trim         0 0    
AMG Leather Package           3,090    
Multimedia Package 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595    
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200    
Premium 1 Package 2,325 2,325 2,325 2,325        
Leather Package 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628      
Lane departure warning 791 791 791 791 791 791    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669 669 669    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614 614 614 614 614 614    
Proximity key 605 605 605 605 605 605    
Wood trim         0 0    
AMG Leather Package           2,874    
Options (change) 11,210 11,210 11,210 11,210 8,710 10,050 0 0
Options (change) 10,427 10,427 10,427 10,427 8,102 9,348 0 0
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875 940 940
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,700 0 0
Total Price $46,885 $47,305 $50,105 $50,515 $50,160 $71,555 $51,890 $60,890
Total Invoice $43,666 $44,057 $46,661 $47,042 $46,712 $66,728 $47,804 $56,068

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,478
Model Year20122012201220122012201220162016
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassRLXRLX
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMGP-AWSSport Hybrid SH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4201hp I4228hp V6228hp V6302hp V6451hp V8310hp V6310hp V6 H
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T7T6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12404, 10588, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$46,885$47,305$50,105$50,515$50,160$71,555$51,890$60,890
Adjustments for Features-365-490-2,065-2,190-765-1,2650-4,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,520$46,815$48,040$48,325$49,395$70,290$51,890$56,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$295$1,520$1,805$2,875$23,770$0$4,325
Total Invoice$43,666$44,057$46,661$47,042$46,712$66,728$47,804$56,068
Adjustments for Features-340-456-1,923-2,039-712-1,1800-4,305
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,326$43,601$44,738$45,003$46,000$65,548$47,804$51,763
Cost Above Minimum$0$275$1,412$1,677$2,674$22,222$0$3,959

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

Model Year20122012201220122012201220162016
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassRLXRLX
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMGP-AWSSport Hybrid SH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1100 
7-speed automated manual       $1200
RWD$0$0  $0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700   $1700
FWD      $0 
Accessories 
Active noise reduction      $0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed       $850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Eco accelerator       $100
Remote app      $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial       $200
Automatic braking, low-speed       $200
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200$200$200 $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear       $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning      $200$200
Lane keeping assist       $400
Pedestrian detection       $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system       $0
Rollover sensor      $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based      $100$100
Wide-view rear camera       $0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through      $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100$100 $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175$175 $175
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls      $250$250
Variable intermittent wipers      $75 
Drivetrain 
Torque-vectoring, dual-electric-motor-based, rear       $500
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0 $0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Laminated front side windows       $200
Laminated rear side windows       $100
Rear spoiler    $200$200  
Infotainment 
App support      $0$0
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325$325$325  
CD player      $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player      $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader      $25$25
Traffic + travel information      $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Chronometer     $100  
Compass$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights       $125
Head-up display (HUD)       $350
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting      $150$150
LED headlights      $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors       $50
Spotter mirror(s)      $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100     
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300$300  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900$900$900 $900
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Metal pedals$75 $75 $75$75  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces      $0 
Wood trim $300 $300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear wheel steering      $1500 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 $0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control     $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,390$5,515$7,090$7,215$5,790$6,290$5,025$9,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$365$490$2,065$2,190$765$1,265$0$4,675
Value of Feature Adjustments-340-456-1,923-2,039-712-1,1800-4,305

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

Model Year20122016
ModelC-ClassRLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in112.2 in
Length180.7 in196.1 in
Width69.7 in74.4 in
Height56.3 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,429 lb.3,956 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 Room55.0 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 C250 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94081%
Total Not Requested22519%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested115062%
Total Not Requested70038%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94081%
Total Not Requested22519%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested115062%
Total Not Requested70038%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94081%
Total Not Requested22519%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested115062%
Total Not Requested70038%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94081%
Total Not Requested22519%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested115062%
Total Not Requested70038%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94081%
Total Not Requested22519%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94081%
Total Not Requested22519%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%

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