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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: $13,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,998

Acura TL   
Difference: $12,953

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620082008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassTLTL
TrimC300C450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 SBaseType-S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,950 $50,800 $65,250 $73,250 $33,725 $38,225
Base Invoice $36,224 $47,244 $60,683 $68,123 $30,991 $35,117
Interior Package 2,880          
Premium 2 Package 2,220 1,520        
Blind spot warning system 550          
Multimedia Package 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720    
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480    
designo Package   3,620 3,090 550    
Wood trim       0    
Navigation system         2,500  
Interior Package 2,678          
Premium 2 Package 2,065 1,414        
Blind spot warning system 512          
Multimedia Package 2,502 2,502 2,502 2,502    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669    
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376    
designo Package   3,367 2,874 512    
Wood trim       0    
Navigation system         2,292  
Options (change) 10,540 10,030 7,980 5,440 2,500 0
Options (change) 9,802 9,328 7,421 5,059 2,292 0
Destination 925 925 925 925 715 715
Total Price $50,415 $61,755 $74,155 $79,615 $36,940 $38,940
Total Invoice $46,951 $57,497 $69,029 $74,107 $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: $8,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,259
Model Year201620162016201620082008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassTLTL
TrimC300C450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 SBaseType-S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8258hp V6286hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T5T5
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13225, 8225, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19235/45-17235/45-17
Total Price$50,415$61,755$74,155$79,615$36,940$38,940
Adjustments for Features-5,040-7,965-6,940-7,8400-175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,375$53,790$67,215$71,775$36,940$38,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,415$21,840$26,400$0$1,825
Total Invoice$46,951$57,497$69,029$74,107$33,998$35,832
Adjustments for Features-4,694-7,416-6,460-7,2980-161
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,257$50,081$62,569$66,809$33,998$35,671
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,824$20,312$24,552$0$1,673

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

Model Year201620162016201620082008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassTLTL
TrimC300C450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 SBaseType-S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000$1000
RWD$0 $0$0  
AWD $1700    
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction     $0
Proximity key$250$250$250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25$25  
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25  
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0  
Temporary spare tire    $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150    
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net    $40$40
Console with shifter    $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through    $100$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$75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500  
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)   $500  
Limited-slip rear differential  $300   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust  $250$250  
Raised top speed limiter   $0  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0  
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler $200$200$200  
Sunroof    $900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0  
Aux input    $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
Cassette player    $50$50
CD changer, in-dash    $325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player    $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200  
HD radio$50$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150  
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25  
Traffic information    $25$25
USB port$25$25$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights    $25$25
Boost gauge  $75$75  
Chronometer  $100$100  
Compass$0$0$0$0  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights    $125$125
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50  
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100 $100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300  
Door sill trim plates    $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200  
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150$150
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 height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150  
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300  
Wood trim   $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500  
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100     
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0 $0
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$9,655$12,580$11,555$12,455$4,615$4,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,040$7,965$6,940$7,840$0$175
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,694-7,416-6,460-7,2980-161

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

Model Year20162008
ModelC-ClassTL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.8 in107.9 in
Length184.5 in189.3 in
Width71.3 in72.2 in
Height56.8 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.3,484 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.17.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft312.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested45025%
Total Not Requested135075%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C450 AMG

designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested135061%
Total Not Requested85039%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25019%
Total Not Requested110081%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S

designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%

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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