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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: $36,940

Acura TL   
Difference: $7,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,998

Acura TL   
Difference: $7,658

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122012201220082008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassTLTL
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMGBaseType-S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,800 $35,220 $38,020 $38,430 $40,575 $58,930 $33,725 $38,225
Base Invoice $32,364 $32,755 $35,359 $35,740 $37,735 $54,805 $30,991 $35,117
Multimedia Package 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790    
Leather Package 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750      
Premium 1 Package 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500        
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720 720    
Wood trim         0 0    
AMG Leather Package           3,090    
Navigation system             2,500  
Multimedia Package 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595    
Leather Package 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628      
Premium 1 Package 2,325 2,325 2,325 2,325        
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669 669 669    
Wood trim         0 0    
AMG Leather Package           2,874    
Navigation system             2,292  
Options (change) 9,050 9,050 9,050 9,050 6,550 7,890 2,500 0
Options (change) 8,417 8,417 8,417 8,417 6,092 7,338 2,292 0
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875 715 715
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,700 0 0
Total Price $44,725 $45,145 $47,945 $48,355 $48,000 $69,395 $36,940 $38,940
Total Invoice $41,656 $42,047 $44,651 $45,032 $44,702 $64,718 $33,998 $35,832

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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: $5,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,548
Model Year20122012201220122012201220082008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassTLTL
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMGBaseType-S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4201hp I4228hp V6228hp V6302hp V6451hp V8258hp V6286hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T7T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12225, 8225, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18235/45-17235/45-17
Total Price$44,725$45,145$47,945$48,355$48,000$69,395$36,940$38,940
Adjustments for Features-2,265-2,390-3,965-4,090-2,665-3,1650-175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,460$42,755$43,980$44,265$45,335$66,230$36,940$38,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$295$1,520$1,805$2,875$23,770$0$1,825
Total Invoice$41,656$42,047$44,651$45,032$44,702$64,718$33,998$35,832
Adjustments for Features-2,110-2,226-3,693-3,809-2,482-2,9520-161
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,546$39,821$40,958$41,223$42,220$61,766$33,998$35,671
Cost Above Minimum$0$275$1,412$1,677$2,674$22,220$0$1,673

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

Model Year20122012201220122012201220082008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassTLTL
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMGBaseType-S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1000$1000
RWD$0$0  $0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700    
FWD      $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction       $0
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual      $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net      $40$40
Rear seat pass-through      $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers      $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0 $0$0  
Rear spoiler    $200$200  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Cassette player      $50$50
DVD-Audio-compatible player      $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15$15  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights      $25$25
Chronometer     $100  
Compass$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights      $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting      $150$150
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100   $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300$300  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Metal pedals$75 $75 $75$75 $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat      $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Wood trim $300 $300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 $0$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100 $100
Total Value of Features$4,280$4,405$5,980$6,105$4,680$5,180$2,015$2,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,265$2,390$3,965$4,090$2,665$3,165$0$175
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,110-2,226-3,693-3,809-2,482-2,9520-161

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

Model Year20122008
ModelC-ClassTL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in107.9 in
Length180.7 in189.3 in
Width69.7 in72.2 in
Height56.3 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,429 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 Room55.0 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 C250 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested112597%
Total Not Requested403%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested85046%
Total Not Requested100054%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested112597%
Total Not Requested403%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested85046%
Total Not Requested100054%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested112597%
Total Not Requested403%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested85046%
Total Not Requested100054%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested112597%
Total Not Requested403%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested85046%
Total Not Requested100054%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested112597%
Total Not Requested403%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested112597%
Total Not Requested403%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Acura TL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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