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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: $38,545

Acura TLX 2.0T   
Difference: $16,160

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172017201720212021
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassTLXTLX
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S2.0TType S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,500 $46,050 $52,000 $65,200 $72,800 $37,500 $52,300
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          
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
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          
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
Options (change) 14,280 14,280 12,570 14,650 11,350 0 0
Options (change) 13,282 13,282 11,691 13,626 10,557 0 0
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 1,045 1,045
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 0 0 0 0
Total Price $54,705 $57,212 $65,495 $80,775 $85,075 $38,545 $53,345

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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: $14,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $48,290
Model Year2017201720172017201720212021
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassTLXTLX
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S2.0TType S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8272hp I4355hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T9T7T7T10T10
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)225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/35-19245/35-19255/40-19255/40-19
Total Price$54,705$57,212$65,495$80,775$85,075$38,545$53,345
Adjustments for Features-1,765-3,290-4,665-3,415-4,1150-1,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,940$53,922$60,830$77,360$80,960$38,545$51,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$982$7,890$24,420$28,020$0$12,900

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

Model Year2017201720172017201720212021
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassTLXTLX
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S2.0TType S
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    
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1500$1500
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  
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  
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  
Obstacle detection, front     $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear     $250$250
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  
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 driver-side mirror$75$75$75$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     
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50  
Spotter mirror(s)     $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates     $100$100
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 height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$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$8,540$10,065$11,440$10,190$10,890$6,775$8,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,765$3,290$4,665$3,415$4,115$0$1,900
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,644-3,047-4,343-3,179-3,8300-37

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

Model Year20172021
ModelC-ClassTLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.8 in113.0 in
Length184.5 in194.6 in
Width71.3 in75.2 in
Height56.8 in56.4 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.3,710 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in36.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft313.5 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
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED tail lights0No
Surround sound250Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Speed limit information0No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested429066%
Total Not Requested217534%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

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

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

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

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Premium 4 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power decklid350No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Speed limit information0No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested264060%
Total Not Requested172540%
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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power decklid350No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
LED tail lights0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Speed limit information0No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested339066%
Total Not Requested172534%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX 2.0T

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
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
255/40WR19 tires400No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Fog lights125No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Total Requested349067%
Total Not Requested175033%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX Type S

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
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
255/40WR19 tires400No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Fog lights125No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Total Requested349067%
Total Not Requested175033%

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