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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: $7,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,820

Acura TL   
Difference: $7,822

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120112006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassTL
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,990 $35,900 $39,990 $58,200 $33,325
Base Invoice $31,611 $33,387 $37,191 $54,126 $30,384
Premium 1 Package 1,995 1,995      
Multimedia Package 2,700 2,700 2,700 3,350  
Lighting Package 985 985 985 985  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720  
Heated front seats 750 750 750    
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620 1,620    
AMG Leather Package       3,030  
Wood trim       0  
Navigation system         2,000
Premium 1 Package 1,855 1,855      
Multimedia Package 2,511 2,511 2,511 3,115  
Lighting Package 916 916 916 916  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669  
Heated front seats 698 698 698    
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507 1,507    
AMG Leather Package       2,818  
Wood trim       0  
Navigation system         1,821
Options (change) 8,770 8,770 6,775 8,085 2,000
Options (change) 8,156 8,156 6,301 7,518 1,821
Destination 875 875 875 875 615
Gas Tax 0 0 0 2,100 0
Total Price $43,635 $45,545 $47,640 $69,260 $35,940
Total Invoice $40,642 $42,418 $44,367 $64,619 $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: $6,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,970
Model Year20112011201120112006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassTL
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8258hp V6
TransmissionM6T7T7T7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 8100, 8100, 8450, 12225, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18235/45-17
Total Price$43,635$45,545$47,640$69,260$35,940
Adjustments for Features-915-2,165-2,365-4,2900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,720$43,380$45,275$64,970$35,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$660$2,555$22,250$0
Total Invoice$40,642$42,418$44,367$64,619$32,820
Adjustments for Features-852-2,016-2,203-4,0030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,790$40,402$42,164$60,616$32,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$612$2,374$20,826$0

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

Model Year20112011201120112006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassTL
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   $150
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200 
RWD$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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net    $40
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential    $500
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0$0 
Rear spoiler  $200$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
Cassette player    $50
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Surround sound   $250$250
Traffic information   $25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights    $25
Chronometer   $100 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   $100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Memory system, passenger seat   $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$2,455$3,705$3,905$5,830$1,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$915$2,165$2,365$4,290$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-852-2,016-2,203-4,0030

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

Model Year20112006
ModelC-ClassTL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in107.9 in
Length182.3 in189.3 in
Width69.7 in72.2 in
Height56.3 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.3,484 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.17.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft312.5 ft3

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

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
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 Requested77542%
Total Not Requested107558%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90085%
Total Not Requested16515%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
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 Requested77542%
Total Not Requested107558%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90085%
Total Not Requested16515%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90085%
Total Not Requested16515%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested110042%
Total Not Requested150058%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested115069%
Total Not Requested51531%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Acura TL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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