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

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

Lowest Total Price: $35,940

Acura TL   
Difference: $2,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,820

Acura TL   
Difference: $2,966

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006200620062006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassTL
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 $33,325
Base Invoice $27,156 $30,644 $34,922 $35,480 $50,639 $30,384
Sunroof Package 1,790 1,790 1,790 1,790    
Power driver seat 600 600        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690 690 690  
Heated front seats 680 680 680 680    
Satellite radio 500 500 500 500 500  
Bluetooth cell phone link 765 765 765 765 765  
Xenon HID headlights 790 790 790 790 790  
Navigation system 2,210 2,210 2,210 2,210 2,210 2,000
CD changer, remote 420 420 420 420 430  
Sunroof Package 1,665 1,665 1,665 1,665    
Power driver seat 558 558        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 642 642 642  
Heated front seats 633 633 633 633    
Satellite radio 465 465 465 465 465  
Bluetooth cell phone link 711 711 711 711 711  
Xenon HID headlights 735 735 735 735 735  
Navigation system 2,055 2,055 2,055 2,055 2,055 1,821
CD changer, remote 391 391 391 391 400  
Options (change) 8,445 8,445 7,845 7,845 5,385 2,000
Options (change) 7,855 7,855 7,297 7,297 5,008 1,821
Destination 775 775 775 775 775 615
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $38,420 $42,170 $46,170 $46,770 $61,910 $35,940
Total Invoice $35,786 $39,274 $42,994 $43,552 $57,722 $32,820

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,080
Model Year200620062006200620062006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassTL
TrimC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp V6228hp V6268hp V6268hp V6362hp V8258hp V6
TransmissionM6T7M6T7T5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6320, 12225, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16225/40-18235/45-17
Total Price$38,420$42,170$46,170$46,770$61,910$35,940
Adjustments for Features0-1,225-300-1,525-2,100-125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,420$40,945$45,870$45,245$59,810$35,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,525$7,450$6,825$21,390$0
Total Invoice$35,786$39,274$42,994$43,552$57,722$32,820
Adjustments for Features0-1,141-279-1,420-1,958-114
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,786$38,133$42,715$42,132$55,764$32,706
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,347$6,929$6,346$19,978$0

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

Model Year200620062006200620062006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassTL
TrimC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150  $150
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 $1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000 
RWD$0$0$0$0$0 
FWD     $0
Accessories 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags    $300 
Tire-pressure monitor     $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo net     $40
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15 
Intermittent wipers    $0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers     $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential     $500
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0 $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25 $25$25
Rear spoiler    $200 
Infotainment 
Cassette player     $50
CD changer, in-dash     $325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200$200$200 
CD player$125$125$125$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50 
Surround sound    $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200 
Voice control for nav and audio     $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights     $25
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $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 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 height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50$50 
Wood trim $300 $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0  $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 
Total Value of Features$2,140$3,365$2,440$3,665$4,240$2,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,225$300$1,525$2,100$125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,141-279-1,420-1,958-114

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

Model Year20062006
ModelC-ClassTL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.9 in107.9 in
Length178.4 in189.3 in
Width68.0 in72.2 in
Height55.6 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,406 lb.3,484 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.17.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume12.2 ft312.5 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 wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested115071%
Total Not Requested47529%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested35070%
Total Not Requested15030%

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

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested115071%
Total Not Requested47529%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested35070%
Total Not Requested15030%

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

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested115071%
Total Not Requested47529%

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

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested115071%
Total Not Requested47529%

Option Package Details
Acura TL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

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