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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: $38,820

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $1,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,158

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $1,901

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620132013
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassTLTL
TrimC230 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC55BaseSH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,200 $37,550 $54,450 $35,905 $39,455
Base Invoice $27,156 $34,922 $50,639 $33,712 $36,998
Sunroof Package 1,790 1,790      
Power driver seat 600        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690    
Xenon HID headlights 790 790 790    
Heated front seats 680 680      
Satellite radio 500 500 500    
Bluetooth cell phone link 765 765 765    
Navigation system 2,210 2,210 2,210    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 820 820      
Technology Package       3,730 3,730
Sunroof Package 1,665 1,665      
Power driver seat 558        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 642    
Xenon HID headlights 735 735 735    
Heated front seats 633 633      
Satellite radio 465 465 465    
Bluetooth cell phone link 711 711 711    
Navigation system 2,055 2,055 2,055    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 763 763      
Technology Package       3,452 3,452
Options (change) 8,845 8,245 4,955 3,730 3,730
Options (change) 8,227 7,669 4,608 3,452 3,452
Destination 775 775 775 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $38,820 $46,570 $61,480 $40,530 $44,080
Total Invoice $36,158 $43,366 $57,322 $38,059 $41,345

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $431
Model Year20062006200620132013
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassTLTL
TrimC230 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC55BaseSH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp V6268hp V6362hp V8280hp V6305hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T5T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6320, 12440, 10440, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18245/50-17245/45-18
Total Price$38,820$46,570$61,480$40,530$44,080
Adjustments for Features0-300-1,900-1,565-3,765
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,820$46,270$59,580$38,965$40,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,450$20,760$0$1,350
Total Invoice$36,158$43,366$57,322$38,059$41,345
Adjustments for Features0-279-1,771-1,470-3,531
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,158$43,087$55,551$36,589$37,814
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,929$19,393$0$1,225

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

Model Year20062006200620132013
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassTLTL
TrimC230 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC55BaseSH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250$250
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rear side airbags  $300  
Rearview camera   $200$200
Tire-pressure monitor   $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Intermittent wipers  $0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75  
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
Media drive   $15$15
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights   $25$25
Compass   $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100  
Folding second row seats  $300  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,640$1,940$3,540$3,205$5,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$1,900$1,565$3,765
Value of Feature Adjustments0-279-1,771-1,470-3,531

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

Model Year20062013
ModelC-ClassTL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.9 in109.3 in
Length178.4 in194.0 in
Width68.0 in74.0 in
Height55.6 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,406 lb.3,727 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume12.2 ft313.1 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 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
Acura TL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100052%
Total Not Requested94048%

Option Package Details
Acura TL SH-AWD

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100052%
Total Not Requested94048%

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