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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: $44,775

Acura TLX V6   
Difference: $11,020

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172017201720202020
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassTLXTLX
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SV6V6 PMC Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,500 $46,050 $52,000 $65,200 $72,800 $36,200 $49,850
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    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 450 450 450 450 450    
Rear spoiler 350 350          
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480    
Black exterior trim (optional)     200 750 750    
Leather seating surfaces     1,620        
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     700        
Wheels, dark finish       2,450 1,750    
designo Package       3,100 500    
A-Spec Package           0 0
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    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 419 419 419 419 419    
Rear spoiler 326 326          
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376    
Black exterior trim (optional)     186 698 698    
Leather seating surfaces     1,507        
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     651        
Wheels, dark finish       2,279 1,628    
designo Package       2,883 465    
A-Spec Package           0 0
Advance Package           7,152  
Options (change) 15,370 15,370 13,660 15,740 12,440 7,550 0
Options (change) 14,296 14,296 12,705 14,640 11,571 7,152 0
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 1,025 1,025
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 0 0 0 0
Total Price $55,795 $58,302 $66,585 $81,865 $86,165 $44,775 $50,875

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura TLX V6
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura TLX V6 PMC Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $49,229
Model Year2017201720172017201720202020
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassTLXTLX
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SV6V6 PMC Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T9T7T7T9T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13490, 10490, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/35-19245/35-19245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$55,795$58,302$66,585$81,865$86,165$44,775$50,875
Adjustments for Features-1,865-3,390-4,765-3,515-4,2150-1,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,930$54,912$61,820$78,350$81,950$44,775$49,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$982$7,890$24,420$28,020$0$4,350

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

Model Year2017201720172017201720202020
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassTLXTLX
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SV6V6 PMC Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr 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$1400
RWD$0$0 $0$0  
AWD  $1700   $1700
FWD     $0 
Accessories 
Active noise reduction     $0$0
Eco accelerator $100     
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100  
Heated steering wheel     $100$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$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$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$50
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150    
Wide-view rear camera     $0$0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter     $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100  
Electrically heated windshield     $250$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 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0$0$0$0$0
Body kit $0$0$0$0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25   $25$25
Carbon fiber rear spoiler  $300    
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200$200$200$200
Sunroof     $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support     $100$100
Apple CarPlay support     $100$100
Aux input     $50$50
DVD-Audio-compatible player     $0$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$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$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25     
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror     $75$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$125
Interior ambient lighting     $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25     
Spotter mirror(s)      $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates     $100$100
Heated second row seats     $200$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$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$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150  
Upgraded floor mats     $0$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$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$350
Performance steering system (optional)     $0$0
Rear wheel steering     $1500$1500
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0$0$0
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0$0  
Wheels, dark finish   $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100  
Total Value of Features$8,715$10,240$11,615$10,365$11,065$6,850$8,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,865$3,390$4,765$3,515$4,215$0$1,750
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,737-3,140-4,436-3,272-3,9230-35

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

Model Year20172020
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
Power decklid350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested429066%
Total Not Requested217534%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
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%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Premium 4 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested429066%
Total Not Requested217534%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

Premium 4 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
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
Power decklid350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
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
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%

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

Premium 4 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
LED tail lights0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
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

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
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
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Fog lights125No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
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
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Fog lights125No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
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
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested396575%
Total Not Requested135025%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX V6 PMC Edition

A-Spec Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
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
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested35026%
Total Not Requested100074%

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