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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: $38,545

Acura TLX 2.0T   
Difference: $9,610

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220212021
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassTLXTLX
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG2.0TType S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,800 $38,020 $40,575 $58,930 $37,500 $52,300
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290    
Premium 1 Package 2,500 2,500        
Multimedia Package 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790    
Leather Package 1,750 1,750 1,750      
Lane departure warning 850 850 850 850    
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970 970    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720    
Proximity key 650 650 650 650    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660 660 660 660    
Rear spoiler 300 300        
Wood trim     0 0    
AMG Leather Package       3,090    
A-Spec Package         0 0
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200    
Premium 1 Package 2,325 2,325        
Multimedia Package 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595    
Leather Package 1,628 1,628 1,628      
Lane departure warning 791 791 791 791    
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902 902    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669    
Proximity key 605 605 605 605    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614 614 614 614    
Rear spoiler 279 279        
Wood trim     0 0    
AMG Leather Package       2,874    
A-Spec Package         0 0
Options (change) 12,480 12,480 9,680 11,020 0 0
Options (change) 11,608 11,608 9,004 10,250 0 0
Destination 875 875 875 875 1,045 1,045
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700 0 0
Total Price $48,155 $51,375 $51,130 $72,525 $38,545 $53,345

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura TLX 2.0T
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura TLX Type S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,904
Model Year201220122012201220212021
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassTLXTLX
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG2.0TType S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4228hp V6302hp V6451hp V8272hp I4355hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T10T10
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12490, 10490, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18255/40-19255/40-19
Total Price$48,155$51,375$51,130$72,525$38,545$53,345
Adjustments for Features0-1,700-200-700-3,310-5,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,155$49,675$50,930$71,825$35,235$48,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,520$2,775$23,670$0$12,900

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

Model Year201220122012201220212021
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassTLXTLX
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG2.0TType S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200  
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1500$1500
RWD$0 $0$0  
AWD $1700   $1700
FWD    $0 
Accessories 
Active noise reduction    $0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850$850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150  
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250$250  
Remote start    $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning    $200$200
Lane keeping assist    $400$400
Pedestrian detection    $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0$0
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
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0$0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support    $100$100
App support    $0$0
Apple CarPlay support    $100$100
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  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25
Traffic + travel information    $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25  
Wireless charging station    $75$75
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
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150
LED headlights    $1000$1000
Spotter mirror(s)    $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100    
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50  
Upgraded floor mats    $0$0
Wood trim  $300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200$200
Machined alloy wheels    $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)    $0$0
Rear wheel steering    $1500$1500
Wheels, dark finish    $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,190$6,890$5,390$5,890$8,500$10,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,700$200$700$3,310$5,210
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,583-186-653-90-102

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

Model Year20122021
ModelC-ClassTLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in113.0 in
Length180.7 in194.6 in
Width69.7 in75.2 in
Height56.3 in56.4 in
Curb Weight3,429 lb.3,710 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in36.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft313.5 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 headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
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 headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
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 headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
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 headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
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 2.0T

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
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 radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Upgraded floor mats0No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
255/40WR19 tires400No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Fog lights125No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested336564%
Total Not Requested187536%

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
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 radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Upgraded floor mats0No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
255/40WR19 tires400No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Fog lights125No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested336564%
Total Not Requested187536%

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