Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2011 Acura TL Acura TL 2010

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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: $39,645

Acura TL   
Difference: $6,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,903

Acura TL   
Difference: $6,120

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120102010
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassTLTL
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGBaseSH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,990 $39,990 $58,200 $35,105 $38,655
Base Invoice $31,611 $37,191 $54,126 $32,673 $35,929
Premium 1 Package 1,995        
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620      
Lighting Package 985 985 985    
Multimedia Package 2,700 2,700 3,350    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720    
Heated front seats 750 750      
Rear spoiler 300        
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660 660 660    
Rearview camera 460 460 460    
Proximity key 1,140 1,140 1,140    
AMG Leather Package     3,030    
Limited-slip rear differential     2,000    
Wood trim     0    
Technology Package       3,730 3,730
Premium 1 Package 1,855        
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507      
Lighting Package 916 916 916    
Multimedia Package 2,511 2,511 3,115    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669    
Heated front seats 698 698      
Rear spoiler 279        
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614 614 614    
Rearview camera 428 428 428    
Proximity key 1,060 1,060 1,060    
AMG Leather Package     2,818    
Limited-slip rear differential     1,860    
Wood trim     0    
Technology Package       3,420 3,420
Options (change) 11,330 9,035 12,345 3,730 3,730
Options (change) 10,537 8,403 11,480 3,420 3,420
Destination 875 875 875 810 810
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100 0 0
Total Price $46,195 $49,900 $73,520 $39,645 $43,195
Total Invoice $43,023 $46,469 $68,581 $36,903 $40,159

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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: $5,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,584
Model Year20112011201120102010
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassTLTL
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGBaseSH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8280hp V6305hp V6
TransmissionM6T7T7T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 8100, 8450, 12440, 10440, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18245/50-17245/45-18
Total Price$46,195$49,900$73,520$39,645$43,195
Adjustments for Features-575-1,825-3,9500-2,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,620$48,075$69,570$39,645$40,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,455$23,950$0$1,350
Total Invoice$43,023$46,469$68,581$36,903$40,159
Adjustments for Features-536-1,700-3,6850-2,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,487$44,769$64,896$36,903$38,114
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,282$22,409$0$1,211

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

Model Year20112011201120102010
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassTLTL
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGBaseSH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500
Limited-slip rear differential  $300  
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player   $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
iPod integration$100$100$100  
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Traffic information  $25  
USB port   $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights   $25$25
Chronometer  $100  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100    
Folding second row seats$300$300$300  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Memory system, passenger seat  $150  
Metal pedals$75$75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000  
Wood trim $300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,765$4,015$6,140$2,190$4,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$575$1,825$3,950$0$2,200
Value of Feature Adjustments-536-1,700-3,6850-2,045

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

Model Year20112010
ModelC-ClassTL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in109.3 in
Length182.3 in195.3 in
Width69.7 in74.0 in
Height56.3 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.3,709 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in58.1 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 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
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested77542%
Total Not Requested107558%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested84079%
Total Not Requested22521%

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

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested84079%
Total Not Requested22521%

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, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested135052%
Total Not Requested125048%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested109065%
Total Not Requested57535%

Option Package Details
Acura TL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested181583%
Total Not Requested37517%

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 camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested181583%
Total Not Requested37517%

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