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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: $37,000

Acura TLX 2.4   
Difference: $8,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,182

Acura TLX 2.4   
Difference: $7,562

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011201120172017
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassTLXTLX
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG2.43.5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,990 $35,900 $39,990 $58,200 $32,000 $35,450
Base Invoice $31,611 $33,387 $37,191 $54,126 $30,396 $33,664
Lighting Package 985 985 985 985    
Premium 1 Package 1,995 1,995        
Multimedia Package 2,700 2,700 2,700 3,350    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720    
Proximity key 1,140 1,140 1,140 1,140    
Heated front seats 750 750 750      
Rearview camera 460 460 460 460    
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620 1,620      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660 660 660 660    
Wood trim       0    
Technology Package         4,050 4,050
Lighting Package 916 916 916 916    
Premium 1 Package 1,855 1,855        
Multimedia Package 2,511 2,511 2,511 3,115    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669    
Proximity key 1,060 1,060 1,060 1,060    
Heated front seats 698 698 698      
Rearview camera 428 428 428 428    
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507 1,507      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614 614 614 614    
Wood trim       0    
Technology Package         3,836 3,836
Options (change) 11,030 11,030 9,035 7,315 4,050 4,050
Options (change) 10,258 10,258 8,403 6,802 3,836 3,836
Destination 875 875 875 875 950 950
Gas Tax 0 0 0 2,100 0 0
Total Price $45,895 $47,805 $49,900 $68,490 $37,000 $40,450
Total Invoice $42,744 $44,520 $46,469 $63,903 $35,182 $38,450

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TLX 2.4
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,495
Model Year201120112011201120172017
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassTLXTLX
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG2.43.5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8206hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionM6T7T7T7S8T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 8100, 8100, 8450, 12490, 10490, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18225/55-17225/50-18
Total Price$45,895$47,805$49,900$68,490$37,000$40,450
Adjustments for Features0-1,175-1,450-675-3,085-3,385
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,895$46,630$48,450$67,815$33,915$37,065
Cost Above Minimum$0$735$2,555$21,920$0$3,150
Total Invoice$42,744$44,520$46,469$63,903$35,182$38,450
Adjustments for Features0-1,094-1,350-630-2,933-3,218
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,744$43,426$45,119$63,273$32,249$35,232
Cost Above Minimum$0$682$2,375$20,529$0$2,983

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

Model Year201120112011201120172017
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassTLXTLX
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG2.43.5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200  
8-speed automated manual    $1300 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1400
RWD$0$0$0$0  
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction    $0$0
Sunshade, rear, power$225$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$0  
Blind spot warning system    $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100$100
Forward collision warning    $200$200
Lane departure warning    $200$200
Lane keeping assist    $400$400
Rollover sensor    $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100$100
Wide-view rear camera    $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0$0  
Rear spoiler  $200$200  
Infotainment 
App support    $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325  
CD player    $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player    $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
HD radio    $50$50
iPod integration$100$100$100$100  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support    $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25
Surround sound   $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information    $25$25
Traffic information   $25  
USB port    $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Chronometer   $100  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights$125$125$125$125  
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150
LED headlights    $1000$1000
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50$50  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100     
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250   
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 $900$900
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 $200$200
Metal pedals$75 $75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$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
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0  
Upgraded floor mats    $0$0
Wood trim $300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100 $100$100
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200$200
Machined alloy wheels    $350$350
Rear wheel steering    $1500$1500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,865$6,040$6,315$5,540$7,950$8,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,175$1,450$675$3,085$3,385
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,094-1,350-630-2,933-3,218

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

Model Year20112017
ModelC-ClassTLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in109.3 in
Length182.3 in190.3 in
Width69.7 in73.0 in
Height56.3 in57.0 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.3,484 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 ft313.2 ft3

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

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested107561%
Total Not Requested70039%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested84079%
Total Not Requested22521%

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

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested107561%
Total Not Requested70039%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested84079%
Total Not Requested22521%

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

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested84079%
Total Not Requested22521%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested109065%
Total Not Requested57535%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX 2.4

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers25Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Lane keeping assist system400No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested209058%
Total Not Requested152542%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX 3.5

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Lane departure warning system200No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Lane keeping assist system400No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested216559%
Total Not Requested152541%

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