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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: $49,295

Acura TLX 2.0T   
Difference: $25,260

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220222022
ModelC-ClassTLXTLX
TrimC63 AMG2.0TType S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $58,930 $38,900 $53,700
Lighting Package 1,290    
Multimedia Package 2,790    
AMG Leather Package 3,090    
Obstacle detection, rear 970    
Lane departure warning 850    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 500 500
Proximity key 650    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660    
Wood trim 0    
Limited-slip rear differential 2,030    
Advance Package   8,800  
Lighting Package 1,200    
Multimedia Package 2,595    
AMG Leather Package 2,874    
Obstacle detection, rear 902    
Lane departure warning 791    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 0 0
Proximity key 605    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614    
Wood trim 0    
Limited-slip rear differential 1,888    
Advance Package   0  
Options (change) 13,050 9,300 500
Options (change) 12,138 0 0
Destination 875 1,095 1,095
Gas Tax 1,700 0 0
Total Price $74,555 $49,295 $55,295

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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: $29,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $68,540
Model Year201220222022
ModelC-ClassTLXTLX
TrimC63 AMG2.0TType S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine451hp V8272hp I4355hp V6
TransmissionT7T10T10
DrivetrainRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12710, 17710, 17
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/50-18255/35-20
Total Price$74,555$49,295$55,295
Adjustments for Features0-3,995-5,895
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,555$45,300$49,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,100

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

Model Year201220222022
ModelC-ClassTLXTLX
TrimC63 AMG2.0TType S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500$1500
RWD$0  
FWD $0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Cruise control$150  
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0$0
Heated steering wheel $100 
Parking guidance system - passive$250  
Remote app $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rearview camera$200 $200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Front splitter spoiler  $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Alexa integration $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
DVD-compatible player$0  
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Boost gauge $75$75
Chronometer$100  
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights $125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350 
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000
Performance meter $150$150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Road sign information $75$75
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Heated second row seats $200 
Leather door panel trim$250  
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Metal pedals$75 $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Upholstered door armrests (optional) $0$0
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options  $0
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Wheels, dark finish  $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Total Value of Features$5,430$9,425$11,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,995$5,895
Value of Feature Adjustments0-89-117

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

Model Year20122022
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 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, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
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

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Fog lights125No
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Around view cameras300No
Adaptive dampers - electrical400No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Remote start150No
Wiper de-icer25No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Surround sound250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Wireless charging station75No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
ELS, 710W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested305050%
Total Not Requested305050%

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