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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: $43,520

Acura TLX 3.5   
Difference: $3,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,829

Acura TLX 3.5   
Difference: $3,228

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012201220122015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassTLX
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG3.5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,800 $35,220 $38,020 $38,430 $40,575 $58,930 $35,320
Base Invoice $32,364 $32,755 $35,359 $35,740 $37,735 $54,805 $33,171
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290  
Premium 1 Package 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500      
Multimedia Package 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790  
Leather Package 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750    
Lane departure warning 850 850 850 850 850 850  
Obstacle detection, rear 970   970   970 970  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720 720  
Proximity key 650 650 650 650 650 650  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660 660 660 660 660 660  
Wood trim         0 0  
AMG Leather Package           3,090  
Advance Package             7,280
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200  
Premium 1 Package 2,325 2,325 2,325 2,325      
Multimedia Package 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595  
Leather Package 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628    
Lane departure warning 791 791 791 791 791 791  
Obstacle detection, rear 902   902   902 902  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669 669 669  
Proximity key 605 605 605 605 605 605  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614 614 614 614 614 614  
Wood trim         0 0  
AMG Leather Package           2,874  
Advance Package             6,738
Options (change) 12,180 11,210 12,180 11,210 9,680 11,020 7,280
Options (change) 11,329 10,427 11,329 10,427 9,004 10,250 6,738
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875 920
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,700 0
Total Price $47,855 $47,305 $51,075 $50,515 $51,130 $72,525 $43,520
Total Invoice $44,568 $44,057 $47,563 $47,042 $47,614 $67,630 $40,829

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TLX 3.5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,474
Model Year2012201220122012201220122015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassTLX
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG3.5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4201hp I4228hp V6228hp V6302hp V6451hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T7T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12490, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18225/50-18
Total Price$47,855$47,305$51,075$50,515$51,130$72,525$43,520
Adjustments for Features-5250-2,225-1,700-925-1,425-3,460
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,330$47,305$48,850$48,815$50,205$71,100$40,060
Cost Above Minimum$25$0$1,545$1,510$2,900$23,795$0
Total Invoice$44,568$44,057$47,563$47,042$47,614$67,630$40,829
Adjustments for Features-4890-2,072-1,583-861-1,329-3,246
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,079$44,057$45,491$45,459$46,753$66,301$37,583
Cost Above Minimum$22$0$1,434$1,402$2,696$22,244$0

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

Model Year2012201220122012201220122015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassTLX
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG3.5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1400
RWD$0$0  $0$0 
AWD  $1700$1700   
FWD      $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction      $0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed      $850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Parking guidance system - passive$250 $250 $250$250 
Remote start      $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual      $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial      $200
Automatic braking, low-speed      $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear      $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning      $200
Lane keeping assist      $400
Obstacle detection, front$150 $150 $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250 $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection      $50
Rollover sensor      $50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based      $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder      $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0 $0$0 
Rear spoiler    $200$200 
Infotainment 
App support      $0
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325$325$325 
CD player      $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player      $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support      $0
SMS text-to-speech reader      $25
Traffic + travel information      $25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror      $75
Chronometer     $100 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights      $125
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting      $150
LED headlights      $1000
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100    
Cooled or ventilated front seats      $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals$75 $75 $75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat      $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Upgraded floor mats      $0
Wood trim $300 $300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector      $200
Machined alloy wheels      $350
Rear wheel steering      $1500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 $0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control     $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,515$4,990$7,215$6,690$5,915$6,415$8,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$525$0$2,225$1,700$925$1,425$3,460
Value of Feature Adjustments-4890-2,072-1,583-861-1,329-3,246

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

Model Year20122015
ModelC-ClassTLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in109.3 in
Length180.7 in190.3 in
Width69.7 in73.0 in
Height56.3 in57.0 in
Curb Weight3,429 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 Room55.0 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 C250 Sport

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested125068%
Total Not Requested60032%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94081%
Total Not Requested22519%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested125068%
Total Not Requested60032%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94081%
Total Not Requested22519%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested125068%
Total Not Requested60032%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94081%
Total Not Requested22519%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested125068%
Total Not Requested60032%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94081%
Total Not Requested22519%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94081%
Total Not Requested22519%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94081%
Total Not Requested22519%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90067%
Total Not Requested45033%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX 3.5

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Fog lights125No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote start150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Forward collision warning200No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Lane keeping assist system400No
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 system200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested309052%
Total Not Requested290048%

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