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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: $44,745

Acura TLX V6   
Difference: $9,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,521

Acura TLX V6   
Difference: $8,364

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620162019
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassTLX
TrimC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 SV6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,950 $45,490 $50,800 $65,250 $73,250 $36,200
Base Invoice $36,224 $42,306 $47,244 $60,683 $68,123 $34,374
Lighting Package 800 800 800 800 800  
Premium 2 Package 2,220 2,220 1,520      
Multimedia Package 2,230 2,230 2,230 2,230 2,230  
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 2,800 2,250 2,250 2,250  
Interior Package 2,880 2,880 2,150      
Parking Assist Package 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720  
Rear spoiler 350 350        
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480  
Black exterior trim (optional)     200 750 750  
designo Package       3,090 550  
Wheels, dark finish       2,450 1,750  
Wood trim         0  
A-Spec Package           0
Advance Package           7,550
Lighting Package 744 744 744 744 744  
Premium 2 Package 2,065 2,065 1,414      
Multimedia Package 2,074 2,074 2,074 2,074 2,074  
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 2,604 2,092 2,092 2,092  
Interior Package 2,678 2,678 2,000      
Parking Assist Package 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669 669  
Rear spoiler 326 326        
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376  
Black exterior trim (optional)     186 698 698  
designo Package       2,874 512  
Wheels, dark finish       2,279 1,628  
Wood trim         0  
A-Spec Package           0
Advance Package           7,152
Options (change) 14,770 14,770 12,640 15,060 11,820 7,550
Options (change) 13,736 13,736 11,755 14,006 10,993 7,152
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 995
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 0 0 0
Total Price $54,645 $57,142 $64,365 $81,235 $85,995 $44,745
Total Invoice $50,885 $52,924 $59,924 $75,614 $80,041 $42,521

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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: $9,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,978
Model Year201620162016201620162019
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassTLX
TrimC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 SV6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13490, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/35-19245/35-19245/40-19
Total Price$54,645$57,142$64,365$81,235$85,995$44,745
Adjustments for Features-415-1,940-2,865-2,115-3,0150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,230$55,202$61,500$79,120$82,980$44,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$972$7,270$24,890$28,750$0
Total Invoice$50,885$52,924$59,924$75,614$80,041$42,521
Adjustments for Features-386-1,797-2,667-1,969-2,8060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,499$51,127$57,257$73,645$77,235$42,521
Cost Above Minimum$0$628$6,758$23,146$26,736$0

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

Model Year201620162016201620162019
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassTLX
TrimC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 SV6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1400
RWD$0$0 $0$0 
AWD  $1700   
FWD     $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction     $0
Eco accelerator $100    
Heated steering wheel     $100
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote start     $150
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75$75 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500$500$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150$150 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150 
Rollover sensor     $50
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150   
Wide-view rear camera     $0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter     $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100 
Electrically heated windshield     $250
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)    $500 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300  
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger $0    
6 kWh battery pack $0    
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust   $250$250 
Raised top speed limiter    $0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0$0$0$0
Body kit  $0$0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25$25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof     $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support     $100
Apple CarPlay support     $100
Aux input     $50
DVD-Audio-compatible player     $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50 
Wireless charging station     $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror     $75
Boost gauge   $75$75 
Chronometer   $100$100 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights     $125
Interior ambient lighting     $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25    
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100$100  
Door sill trim plates     $100
Heated second row seats     $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim   $250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals  $75$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150 
Upgraded floor mats     $0
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300 
Wood trim    $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100    $100
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000    
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50$50 
Machined alloy wheels     $350
Performance steering system (optional)     $0
Rear wheel steering     $1500
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0$0
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0$0 
Wheels, dark finish   $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,065$8,590$9,515$8,765$9,665$6,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$415$1,940$2,865$2,115$3,015$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-386-1,797-2,667-1,969-2,8060

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

Model Year20162019
ModelC-ClassTLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.8 in109.3 in
Length184.5 in191.7 in
Width71.3 in73.0 in
Height56.8 in57.0 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.3,506 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested140072%
Total Not Requested55028%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested140072%
Total Not Requested55028%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C450 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100074%
Total Not Requested35026%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested145085%
Total Not Requested25015%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested140072%
Total Not Requested55028%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Total Requested120083%
Total Not Requested25017%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested145085%
Total Not Requested25015%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested145085%
Total Not Requested25015%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX V6

A-Spec Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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)0Yes
Wheels, dark finish0Yes
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, rear100Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Fog lights125No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested389074%
Total Not Requested135026%
Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Electrically heated windshield250No
Around view cameras300Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
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, rear100Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested396575%
Total Not Requested135025%

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