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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Acura TLX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Acura TLX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,025

Acura TLX   
Difference: $5,085

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006202020202020
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassTLXTLXTLX
TrimC230 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC55BaseV6V6 PMC Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,200 $37,550 $54,450 $33,000 $36,200 $49,850
Sunroof Package 1,790 1,790        
Power driver seat 600          
Xenon HID headlights 790 790 790      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690      
Bluetooth cell phone link 765 765 765      
Heated front seats 680 680        
Folding second row seats 290 290        
Satellite radio 500 500 500      
Navigation system 2,210 2,210 2,210      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 820 820        
A-Spec Package       0 0 0
Advance Package         7,550  
Sunroof Package 1,665 1,665        
Power driver seat 558          
Xenon HID headlights 735 735 735      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 642      
Bluetooth cell phone link 711 711 711      
Heated front seats 633 633        
Folding second row seats 270 270        
Satellite radio 465 465 465      
Navigation system 2,055 2,055 2,055      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 763 763        
A-Spec Package       0 0 0
Advance Package         7,152  
Options (change) 9,135 8,535 4,955 0 7,550 0
Options (change) 8,497 7,939 4,608 0 7,152 0
Destination 775 775 775 1,025 1,025 1,025
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0 0
Total Price $39,110 $46,860 $61,480 $34,025 $44,775 $50,875

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TLX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,636
Model Year200620062006202020202020
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassTLXTLXTLX
TrimC230 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC55BaseV6V6 PMC Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp V6268hp V6362hp V8206hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T5S8T9T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6320, 12490, 10490, 10490, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$39,110$46,860$61,480$34,025$44,775$50,875
Adjustments for Features0-300-1,500-7,750-9,050-10,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,110$46,560$59,980$26,275$35,725$40,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,450$20,870$0$9,450$13,800

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

Model Year200620062006202020202020
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassTLXTLXTLX
TrimC230 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC55BaseV6V6 PMC Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000   
8-speed automated manual   $1300  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1400$1400
RWD$0$0$0   
FWD   $0$0 
AWD     $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction   $0$0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850$850
Cruise control$150$150$150   
Heated steering wheel    $100$100
Proximity key   $250$250$250
Remote start   $150$150$150
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0   
Around view cameras    $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100$100
Forward collision warning   $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75
Lane departure warning   $200$200$200
Lane keeping assist   $400$400$400
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection   $50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0$0
Rear side airbags  $300   
Rearview camera   $200  
Rollover sensor   $50$50$50
Tire-pressure monitor   $75$75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100$100
Wide-view rear camera   $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100   
Climate Control 
Electrically heated windshield    $250$250
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15   
Intermittent wipers  $0   
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 $175$175$175
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75   
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100$100
App support   $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100$100
Aux input   $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25
HD radio   $50$50$50
Media drive   $15$15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100$100
Wireless charging station   $75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75$75
Compass   $0$0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100   
Headlight washers$50$50$50   
LED headlights   $1000$1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors    $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)   $50 $50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100   
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300$300
Heated second row seats    $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50   
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50   
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50   
Upgraded floor mats   $0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350   
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels   $350$350$350
Performance steering system (optional)   $0$0$0
Rear wheel steering   $1500$1500$1500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0$0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0   
Wheels, dark finish   $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,715$3,015$4,215$10,465$11,765$13,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$1,500$7,750$9,050$10,800
Value of Feature Adjustments0-279-1,399-233-1,653-218

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

Model Year20062020
ModelC-ClassTLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.9 in109.3 in
Length178.4 in191.7 in
Width68.0 in73.0 in
Height55.6 in57.0 in
Curb Weight3,406 lb.3,506 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume12.2 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested132585%
Total Not Requested22515%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested35070%
Total Not Requested15030%

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

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested132585%
Total Not Requested22515%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX

A-Spec Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Body kit0Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
245/40VR19 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Upgraded floor mats0No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested272552%
Total Not Requested251548%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX V6

A-Spec Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Body kit0Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
245/40VR19 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Upgraded floor mats0No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested272552%
Total Not Requested251548%
Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Electrically heated windshield250No
Around view cameras300No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Upgraded floor mats0No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested245046%
Total Not Requested286554%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX V6 PMC Edition

A-Spec Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
245/40VR19 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested35026%
Total Not Requested100074%

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