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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: $46,080

Acura TL SH-AWD   
Difference: $29,485

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020202012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassTL
TrimAMG C63AMG C63 SSH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $68,100 $75,700 $39,255
Multimedia Package 2,200 2,200  
designo Package 3,100 500  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 450 450  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   850  
Advance Package     5,930
Multimedia Package 2,046 2,046  
designo Package 2,883 465  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 419 419  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   791  
Advance Package     5,488
Options (change) 6,470 4,720 5,930
Options (change) 6,018 4,391 5,488
Destination 995 995 895
Total Price $75,565 $81,415 $46,080

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Acura TL

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura TL SH-AWD
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,100
Model Year202020202012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassTL
TrimAMG C63AMG C63 SSH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine469hp V8503hp V8305hp V6
TransmissionT9T9T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13440, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/35-19245/40-19
Total Price$75,565$81,415$46,080
Adjustments for Features-3,700-4,4000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,865$77,015$46,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,150$0

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

Model Year202020202012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassTL
TrimAMG C63AMG C63 SSH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500$500
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented) $500 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust$250$250 
Raised top speed limiter $0 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input  $50
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
HD radio$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Boost gauge$75$75 
Chronometer$100$100 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Suggestive steering$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,165$9,865$5,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,700$4,400$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-343-2910

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

Model Year20202012
ModelC-ClassTL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.8 in109.3 in
Length184.5 in194.0 in
Width71.3 in74.0 in
Height56.8 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,473 lb.3,727 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Acura TL SH-AWD

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested234076%
Total Not Requested75024%

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