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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: $43,750

Acura TLX V6 A-Spec   
Difference: $6,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,576

Acura TLX V6 A-Spec   
Difference: $5,152

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132013201320182018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassTLXTLX
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMGV6V6 A-Spec
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,350 $38,950 $41,400 $59,800 $36,200 $42,800
Base Invoice $32,876 $36,224 $38,502 $55,614 $34,374 $40,626
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290    
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,950 2,950 2,950    
Multimedia Package 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790    
Premium 1 Package 2,500 2,500        
Leather Package 1,750 1,750 1,750      
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970 970    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720    
Proximity key 650 650 650 650    
Rear spoiler 300 300        
AMG Leather Package       3,090    
Wood trim       0    
Advance Package         7,550  
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200    
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,744 2,744 2,744    
Multimedia Package 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595    
Premium 1 Package 2,325 2,325        
Leather Package 1,628 1,628 1,628      
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902 902    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669    
Proximity key 605 605 605 605    
Rear spoiler 279 279        
AMG Leather Package       2,874    
Wood trim       0    
Advance Package         7,152  
Options (change) 13,920 13,920 11,120 12,460 7,550 0
Options (change) 12,947 12,947 10,343 11,589 7,152 0
Destination 905 905 905 905 950 950
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700 0 0
Total Price $50,175 $53,775 $53,425 $74,865 $44,700 $43,750
Total Invoice $46,728 $50,076 $49,750 $69,808 $42,476 $41,576

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TLX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,708
Model Year201320132013201320182018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassTLXTLX
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMGV6V6 A-Spec
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4248hp V6302hp V6451hp V8290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T9T9
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
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)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18225/50-18245/40-19
Total Price$50,175$53,775$53,425$74,865$44,700$43,750
Adjustments for Features0-1,850-150-700-2,585-1,585
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,175$51,925$53,275$74,165$42,115$42,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,750$3,100$23,990$0$50
Total Invoice$46,728$50,076$49,750$69,808$42,476$41,576
Adjustments for Features0-1,723-140-653-2,456-1,506
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,728$48,353$49,610$69,155$40,020$40,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,625$2,882$22,427$0$50

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

Model Year201320132013201320182018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassTLXTLX
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMGV6V6 A-Spec
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1400$1400
RWD$0 $0$0  
AWD $1700    
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction    $0$0
Heated steering wheel    $100 
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25$25  
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  
Around view cameras    $500 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150  
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150  
Lane departure prevention$150$150$150$150  
Lane keeping assist    $400$400
Pedestrian detection    $50$50
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 $200
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  
Electrically heated windshield    $250 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150   
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)     $0
Body kit$0$0$0$0 $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support    $100$100
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  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225  
Wireless charging station    $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $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
Power-folding mirrors    $50 
Spotter mirror(s)     $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100   
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300$300
Heated second row seats    $200 
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 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-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50  
Upgraded floor mats    $0$0
Wood trim   $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
Rear wheel steering    $1500$1500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0 $0
Wheels, dark finish     $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,715$7,565$5,865$6,415$8,300$7,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,850$150$700$2,585$1,585
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,723-140-653-2,456-1,506

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

Model Year20132018
ModelC-ClassTLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in109.3 in
Length180.7 in191.7 in
Width69.7 in73.0 in
Height56.3 in57.0 in
Curb Weight3,429 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 Room55.0 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 C250 Sport

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested185093%
Total Not Requested1507%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94071%
Total Not Requested37529%
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%
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested185093%
Total Not Requested1507%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94071%
Total Not Requested37529%
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%
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested185093%
Total Not Requested1507%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94071%
Total Not Requested37529%
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested185093%
Total Not Requested1507%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94071%
Total Not Requested37529%
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 V6

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 lights125No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
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 radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Upgraded floor mats0No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested311559%
Total Not Requested220041%

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