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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: $46,280

Acura TL SH-AWD   
Difference: $905

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,381

Acura TL SH-AWD   
Difference: $564

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122013
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassTL
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMGSH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,800 $38,020 $40,575 $58,930 $39,455
Base Invoice $32,364 $35,359 $37,735 $54,805 $36,998
Leather Package 1,750 1,750 1,750    
Premium 1 Package 2,500 2,500      
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290  
Multimedia Package 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790  
Lane departure warning 850 850 850 850  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720  
Rear spoiler 300 300      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660 660 660 660  
Proximity key 650 650 650 650  
Wood trim     0 0  
AMG Leather Package       3,090  
Limited-slip rear differential       2,030  
Advance Package         5,930
Leather Package 1,628 1,628 1,628    
Premium 1 Package 2,325 2,325      
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200  
Multimedia Package 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595  
Lane departure warning 791 791 791 791  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669  
Rear spoiler 279 279      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614 614 614 614  
Proximity key 605 605 605 605  
Wood trim     0 0  
AMG Leather Package       2,874  
Limited-slip rear differential       1,888  
Advance Package         5,488
Options (change) 11,510 11,510 8,710 12,080 5,930
Options (change) 10,706 10,706 8,102 11,236 5,488
Destination 875 875 875 875 895
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700 0
Total Price $47,185 $50,405 $50,160 $73,585 $46,280
Total Invoice $43,945 $46,940 $46,712 $68,616 $43,381

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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: $1,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $728
Model Year20122012201220122013
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassTL
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMGSH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4228hp V6302hp V6451hp V8305hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12440, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18245/40-19
Total Price$47,185$50,405$50,160$73,585$46,280
Adjustments for Features0-1,700-200-1,000-175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,185$48,705$49,960$72,585$46,105
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,520$2,775$25,400$0
Total Invoice$43,945$46,940$46,712$68,616$43,381
Adjustments for Features0-1,583-186-932-164
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,945$45,357$46,526$67,684$43,217
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,412$2,581$23,739$0

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

Model Year20122012201220122013
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassTL
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMGSH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0 $0$0 
AWD $1700  $1700
Accessories 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net    $40
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0$0 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325 
CD player    $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player    $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
Traffic + travel information    $25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights    $25
Chronometer   $100 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights    $125
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting    $150
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100   
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
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$50$50 
Wood trim  $300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100$100 
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,565$6,265$4,765$5,565$4,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,700$200$1,000$175
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,583-186-932-164

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

Model Year20122013
ModelC-ClassTL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in109.3 in
Length180.7 in194.0 in
Width69.7 in74.0 in
Height56.3 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,429 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 Room55.0 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 C250 Sport

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?
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Total Requested95051%
Total Not Requested90049%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94081%
Total Not Requested22519%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

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?
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Total Requested95051%
Total Not Requested90049%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94081%
Total Not Requested22519%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94081%
Total Not Requested22519%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94081%
Total Not Requested22519%

Option Package Details
Acura TL SH-AWD

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested176562%
Total Not Requested107538%

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