Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2009 Acura TL Acura TL 2014

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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: $44,205

Acura TL SH-AWD   
Difference: $3,315

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,460

Acura TL SH-AWD   
Difference: $2,794

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092014
ModelC-ClassC-ClassTL
TrimC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGSH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,000 $56,300 $39,580
Base Invoice $36,270 $52,359 $37,113
Premium II Package 1,350 1,100  
Leather seating surfaces 1,570    
Multimedia Package 2,980 2,980  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
iPod integration 375 375  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650 650  
Seating Package   2,980  
Limited-slip rear differential   3,990  
Wood trim   0  
Technology Package     3,730
Premium II Package 1,256 1,023  
Leather seating surfaces 1,460    
Multimedia Package 2,771 2,771  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669  
iPod integration 349 349  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604 604  
Seating Package   2,771  
Limited-slip rear differential   3,711  
Wood trim   0  
Technology Package     3,452
Options (change) 7,645 12,795 3,730
Options (change) 7,109 11,898 3,452
Destination 875 875 895
Gas Tax 0 2,100 0
Total Price $47,520 $72,070 $44,205
Total Invoice $44,254 $67,232 $41,460

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TL SH-AWD
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,638
Model Year200920092014
ModelC-ClassC-ClassTL
TrimC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGSH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6451hp V8305hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12440, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/40-18245/45-18
Total Price$47,520$72,070$44,205
Adjustments for Features0-1,950-900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,520$70,120$43,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$22,600$0
Total Invoice$44,254$67,232$41,460
Adjustments for Features0-1,819-844
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,254$65,413$40,616
Cost Above Minimum$0$21,159$0

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

Model Year200920092014
ModelC-ClassC-ClassTL
TrimC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGSH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera  $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter $0 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
iPod integration$100$100 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Chronometer $100 
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, passenger seat $150 
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,840$5,790$4,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,950$900
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,819-844

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

Model Year20092014
ModelC-ClassTL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in109.3 in
Length182.3 in194.0 in
Width69.7 in74.0 in
Height56.3 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.3,727 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft313.1 ft3

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

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested60045%
Total Not Requested72555%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested96563%
Total Not Requested57537%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested135052%
Total Not Requested125048%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested70062%
Total Not Requested42538%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested96563%
Total Not Requested57537%

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 player0Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested136562%
Total Not Requested82538%

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