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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: $12,170

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011202020202020
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassTLXTLXTLX
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGBaseV6V6 PMC Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,990 $39,990 $58,200 $33,000 $36,200 $49,850
Lighting Package 985 985 985      
Premium 1 Package 1,995          
Multimedia Package 2,700 2,700 3,350      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720      
Proximity key 1,140 1,140 1,140      
Heated front seats 750 750        
Rearview camera 460 460 460      
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620        
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660 660 660      
Rear spoiler 300          
Wood trim     0      
A-Spec Package       0 0 0
Advance Package         7,550  
Lighting Package 916 916 916      
Premium 1 Package 1,855          
Multimedia Package 2,511 2,511 3,115      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669      
Proximity key 1,060 1,060 1,060      
Heated front seats 698 698        
Rearview camera 428 428 428      
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507        
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614 614 614      
Rear spoiler 279          
Wood trim     0      
A-Spec Package       0 0 0
Advance Package         7,152  
Options (change) 11,330 9,035 7,315 0 7,550 0
Options (change) 10,537 8,403 6,802 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 $46,195 $49,900 $68,490 $34,025 $44,775 $50,875

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura TLX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura TLX V6 PMC Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,177
Model Year201120112011202020202020
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)100, 8100, 8450, 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$46,195$49,900$68,490$34,025$44,775$50,875
Adjustments for Features0-1,250-475-5,835-7,135-8,885
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,195$48,650$68,015$28,190$37,640$41,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,455$21,820$0$9,450$13,800

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

Model Year201120112011202020202020
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
Remote start   $150$150$150
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$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
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$200$200$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
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
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25
Traffic information  $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   
Fog light, rear$100$100$100   
Headlight washers$50$50$50   
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150$150
LED headlights   $1000$1000$1000
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, passenger seat$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   
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$5,090$6,340$5,565$10,925$12,225$13,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,250$475$5,835$7,135$8,885
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,164-443-176-1,303-179

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

Model Year20112020
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

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
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 mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested115065%
Total Not Requested62535%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
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
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
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
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested109065%
Total Not Requested57535%

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 player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15Yes
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 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
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
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15Yes
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 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
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
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Upgraded floor mats0No
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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