Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2008 Acura TSX Acura TSX 2014

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Acura TSX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Acura TSX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,630

Acura TSX   
Difference: $6,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,599

Acura TSX   
Difference: $5,367

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082014
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassTSX
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,600 $33,300 $36,900 $53,800 $30,635
Base Invoice $29,388 $30,969 $34,317 $50,034 $28,835
Leather seating surfaces 1,550 1,550 1,550    
Premium II Package 2,750 2,750 1,350 1,080  
Multimedia Package 2,950 2,950 2,950 2,950  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 710  
iPod integration 375 375 375 375  
Wood trim       0  
Technology Package         3,100
Leather seating surfaces 1,442 1,442 1,442    
Premium II Package 2,558 2,558 1,256 1,004  
Multimedia Package 2,744 2,744 2,744 2,744  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 660 660 660  
iPod integration 349 349 349 349  
Wood trim       0  
Technology Package         2,869
Options (change) 8,335 8,335 6,935 5,115 3,100
Options (change) 7,753 7,753 6,451 4,757 2,869
Destination 825 825 825 875 895
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700 0
Total Price $40,760 $42,460 $44,660 $61,490 $34,630
Total Invoice $37,966 $39,547 $41,593 $57,366 $32,599

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TSX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,190
Model Year20082008200820082014
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassTSX
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8201hp I4
TransmissionM6T7T7T7T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12415, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18225/50-17
Total Price$40,760$42,460$44,660$61,490$34,630
Adjustments for Features-190-1,365-1,640-1,9400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,570$41,095$43,020$59,550$34,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$525$2,450$18,980$0
Total Invoice$37,966$39,547$41,593$57,366$32,599
Adjustments for Features-177-1,271-1,527-1,8100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,789$38,276$40,066$55,556$32,599
Cost Above Minimum$0$487$2,277$17,767$0

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

Model Year20082008200820082014
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassTSX
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera    $200
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0$0 
Rear spoiler  $200$200 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325 
CD player    $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player    $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
Traffic + travel information    $25
USB port    $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Chronometer   $100 
Compass    $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting    $150
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat    $200
Metal pedals$75 $75$75 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50 
Wood trim $300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,115$3,290$3,565$3,865$1,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$190$1,365$1,640$1,940$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-177-1,271-1,527-1,8100

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

Model Year20082014
ModelC-ClassTSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in106.4 in
Length182.3 in185.6 in
Width69.7 in72.4 in
Height56.3 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.3,471 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in54.2 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft314.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested145064%
Total Not Requested82536%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested96563%
Total Not Requested57537%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury Sedan

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested145064%
Total Not Requested82536%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested96563%
Total Not Requested57537%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested80060%
Total Not Requested52540%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested96563%
Total Not Requested57537%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50061%
Total Not Requested32539%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested96563%
Total Not Requested57537%

Option Package Details
Acura TSX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
ELS, 415W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested96563%
Total Not Requested57537%

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