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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: $44,700

Acura TLX V6   
Difference: $11,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,476

Acura TLX V6   
Difference: $9,480

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017201720172018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassTLX
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SV6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,500 $46,050 $52,000 $65,200 $72,800 $36,200
Base Invoice $36,735 $42,827 $48,360 $60,636 $67,704 $34,374
Premium 4 Package 8,650 8,650 7,400 5,700 5,700  
Heated front seats 580 580        
Leather Seating Package 2,050 2,050        
Parking Assist Package 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720  
Rear spoiler 350 350        
Cooled or ventilated front seats 450 450 450 450 450  
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480  
Leather seating surfaces     1,620      
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     700      
designo Package       3,100 500  
Advance Package           7,550
Premium 4 Package 8,045 8,045 6,882 5,301 5,301  
Heated front seats 539 539        
Leather Seating Package 1,907 1,907        
Parking Assist Package 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670 670  
Rear spoiler 326 326        
Cooled or ventilated front seats 419 419 419 419 419  
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376  
Leather seating surfaces     1,507      
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     651      
designo Package       2,883 465  
Advance Package           7,152
Options (change) 15,370 15,370 13,460 12,540 9,940 7,550
Options (change) 14,296 14,296 12,519 11,663 9,245 7,152
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 950
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 0 0 0
Total Price $55,795 $58,302 $66,385 $78,665 $83,665 $44,700
Total Invoice $51,956 $54,005 $61,804 $73,224 $77,874 $42,476

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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: $9,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,743
Model Year201720172017201720172018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassTLX
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SV6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T9T7T7T9
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)225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19225/50-18
Total Price$55,795$58,302$66,385$78,665$83,665$44,700
Adjustments for Features-1,865-3,390-4,790-3,540-4,2400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,930$54,912$61,595$75,125$79,425$44,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$982$7,665$21,195$25,495$0
Total Invoice$51,956$54,005$61,804$73,224$77,874$42,476
Adjustments for Features-1,737-3,140-4,459-3,295-3,9470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,219$50,865$57,345$69,929$73,927$42,476
Cost Above Minimum$0$646$7,126$19,710$23,708$0

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

Model Year201720172017201720172018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassTLX
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SV6
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$0 
AWD  $1700   
FWD     $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction     $0
Eco accelerator $100    
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel     $100
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350 
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 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225$225 
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 
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300 
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
Fragrance atomizer$200$200$200$200$200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50$50$50 
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 
Body kit $0$0$0$0 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler  $300   
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200$200$200
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 
Analog clock$25$25    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror     $75
Boost gauge  $75$75$75 
Chronometer  $100$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 
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$300$300$300$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
Rear wheel steering     $1500
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0 
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,690$10,215$11,615$10,365$11,065$6,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,865$3,390$4,790$3,540$4,240$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,737-3,140-4,459-3,295-3,9470

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

Model Year20172018
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 Capacity17.4 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

Premium 4 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power decklid350No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Ionizing air filtration50No
LED tail lights0No
Surround sound250Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Speed limit information0No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested429066%
Total Not Requested217534%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Premium 4 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power decklid350No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Ionizing air filtration50No
LED tail lights0No
Surround sound250Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Speed limit information0No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested429066%
Total Not Requested217534%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

Premium 4 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power decklid350No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Ionizing air filtration50No
LED tail lights0No
Surround sound250Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Speed limit information0No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested364063%
Total Not Requested217537%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Premium 4 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power decklid350No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Speed limit information0No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested264060%
Total Not Requested172540%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%

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

Premium 4 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power decklid350No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Ionizing air filtration50No
LED tail lights0No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Speed limit information0No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested339066%
Total Not Requested172534%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX V6

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
Rear spoiler200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Fog lights125No
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
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested396575%
Total Not Requested135025%

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