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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: $53,345

Acura TLX Type S   
Difference: $8,135

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062021
ModelC-ClassTLX
TrimC55Type S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,450 $52,300
Xenon HID headlights 790  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690  
Satellite radio 500  
Bluetooth cell phone link 765  
Navigation system 2,210  
A-Spec Package   0
Xenon HID headlights 735  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642  
Satellite radio 465  
Bluetooth cell phone link 711  
Navigation system 2,055  
A-Spec Package   0
Options (change) 4,955 0
Options (change) 4,608 0
Destination 775 1,045
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $61,480 $53,345

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TLX Type S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $56,441
Model Year20062021
ModelC-ClassTLX
TrimC55Type S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine362hp V8355hp V6
TransmissionT5T10
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 12490, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18255/40-19
Total Price$61,480$53,345
Adjustments for Features0-8,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,480$44,995

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

Model Year20062021
ModelC-ClassTLX
TrimC55Type S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Proximity key $250
Remote start $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning $200
Lane keeping assist $400
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Intermittent wipers$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
LED headlights $1000
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Upgraded floor mats $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Rear wheel steering $1500
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Wheels, dark finish $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,565$11,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,350
Value of Feature Adjustments0-164

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

Model Year20062021
ModelC-ClassTLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.9 in113.0 in
Length178.4 in194.6 in
Width68.0 in75.2 in
Height55.6 in56.4 in
Curb Weight3,540 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in36.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume12.2 ft313.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TLX Type S

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
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
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
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
255/40WR19 tires400No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested262550%
Total Not Requested261550%

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