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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: $9,545

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009202020202020
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassTLXTLXTLX
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGBaseV6V6 PMC Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,900 $39,000 $56,300 $33,000 $36,200 $49,850
Premium II Package 3,500 1,350 1,100      
Multimedia Package 2,980 2,980 2,980      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720      
iPod integration 375 375 375      
Leather seating surfaces 1,570 1,570        
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650 650 650      
Wood trim     0      
A-Spec Package       0 0 0
Advance Package         7,550  
Premium II Package 3,255 1,256 1,023      
Multimedia Package 2,771 2,771 2,771      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669      
iPod integration 349 349 349      
Leather seating surfaces 1,460 1,460        
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604 604 604      
Wood trim     0      
A-Spec Package       0 0 0
Advance Package         7,152  
Options (change) 9,795 7,645 5,825 0 7,550 0
Options (change) 9,108 7,109 5,416 0 7,152 0
Destination 875 875 875 1,025 1,025 1,025
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100 0 0 0
Total Price $43,570 $47,520 $65,100 $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: $15,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,749
Model Year200920092009202020202020
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassTLXTLXTLX
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGBaseV6V6 PMC Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8206hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionM6T7T7S8T9T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12490, 10490, 10490, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$43,570$47,520$65,100$34,025$44,775$50,875
Adjustments for Features0-1,450-800-6,435-7,735-9,485
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,570$46,070$64,300$27,590$37,040$41,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,500$20,730$0$9,450$13,800

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

Model Year200920092009202020202020
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassTLXTLXTLX
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGBaseV6V6 PMC Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200   
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$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
Rearview camera   $200  
Rollover sensor   $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150   
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 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100   
Electrically heated windshield    $250$250
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15   
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0$0$0
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100$100
App support   $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325   
CD player   $125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player   $0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0   
HD radio   $50$50$50
iPod integration$100$100$100   
SD Card slot$25$25$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25
USB port   $25$25$25
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
Chronometer  $100   
Compass   $0$0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100   
Headlight washers$50$50$50   
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150$150
LED headlights   $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors    $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)   $50 $50
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100     
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300$300
Heated second row seats    $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250    
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 $900$900$900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Metal pedals$75$75$75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0   
Upgraded floor mats   $0$0$0
Wood trim $300$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100 $100$100$100
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
Wheels, dark finish   $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,590$6,040$5,390$11,025$12,325$14,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,450$800$6,435$7,735$9,485
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,350-747-194-1,413-191

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

Model Year20092020
ModelC-ClassTLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in109.3 in
Length182.3 in191.7 in
Width69.7 in73.0 in
Height56.3 in57.0 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.3,506 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested190075%
Total Not Requested62525%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested96563%
Total Not Requested57537%

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

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested80060%
Total Not Requested52540%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested96563%
Total Not Requested57537%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested70062%
Total Not Requested42538%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested96563%
Total Not Requested57537%

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
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
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 Requested284054%
Total Not Requested240046%

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
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
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 Requested284054%
Total Not Requested240046%
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
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested256548%
Total Not Requested275052%

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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